European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Party
We are Europe’s leading Conservative movement. Since our foundation in 2009, we have become one of Europe’s most important political movements. With active representation in the European Parliament, Council of Europe, Committee of Regions and NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
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Reykjavic Declaration
European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Party brings together parties committed to individual liberty, national sovereignty, parliamentary democracy, the rule of law, private property, low taxes, sound money, free trade, open competition, and the devolution of power.
INDEPENDENCE
ECR PARTY believes in a Europe of independent nations, working together for mutual gain while each retaining its identity and integrity.
EUROPEAN
ECR PARTY is committed to the equality of all European democracies, whatever their size, and regardless of which international associations they join.
POWER
ECR PARTY favours the exercise of power at the lowest practicable level – by the individual where possible, by local or national authorities in preference to supranational bodies.
LIBERTY
ECR PARTY understands that open societies rest upon the dignity and autonomy of the individual, who should be as free as possible from state coercion.
DEMOCRACIES
ECR PARTY acknowledges the unique democratic legitimacy of the nation-state.
INDIVIDUAL
ECR PARTY cherishes the important role of civil associations, families and other bodies that fill the space between the individual and the government.
EQUALITY
ECR PARTY recognises the equality of all citizens before the law, regardless of ethnicity, sex or social class. It rejects all forms of extremism, authoritarianism and racism.
COMPETITION
ECR PARTY is committed to the spread of free commerce and open competition, in Europe and globally.
PRAGUE
ECR PARTY supports the principles of the Prague Declaration of March 2009 and the work of the European Conservatives and Reformists in the European Parliament and allied groups on the other European assemblies.
III European Congress on Family in Dubrovnik
Two days of debate on the future of Europe, its families and the next generation. The III European Congress on Family – Putting an End to Europe’s Demographic Winter brought together political leaders, policymakers and experts from Europe and beyond...
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Protecting Europe’s borders requires clear laws and the ability to enforce them.
National responsibility, the rule of law and cooperation between allies frame our Vilnius discussion with:
• Martynas Dobrovolskis, Lithuania’s Vice-Minister of Justice
• Elena Donazzan, ...MEP, VP of ITRE committee, Italy
• Aušrinė Norkienė, Vice-President of the Lithuanian Seimas
Moderated by Giancarla Rondinelli, TG1–RAI journalist.
#ECRParty #DefendingEurope
@ausrine.norkiene
Protecting Europe’s borders requires clear laws and the ability to enforce them.
National responsibility, the rule of law and cooperation between allies frame our Vilnius discussion with:
• Martynas Dobrovolskis, Lithuania’s Vice-Minister of Justice
• Elena Donazzan, ...MEP, VP of ITRE committee, Italy
• Aušrinė Norkienė, Vice-President of the Lithuanian Seimas
Moderated by Giancarla Rondinelli, TG1–RAI journalist.
#ECRParty #DefendingEurope
Defence innovation matters when it strengthens the armed forces.
ECR Party Secretary-General Antonio Giordano interviews Lithuania’s Minister of the Economy and Innovation, Edvinas Grikšas, in Vilnius.
Driving Innovation for Europe’s Defence and Security puts the link between... industry, new technology and military capability at the centre of our conference.
#ECRParty #DefendingEurope
@giordanoantonio2023, @e.griksas
Defence innovation matters when it strengthens the armed forces.
ECR Party Secretary-General Antonio Giordano interviews Lithuania’s Minister of the Economy and Innovation, Edvinas Grikšas, in Vilnius.
Driving Innovation for Europe’s Defence and Security puts the link between... industry, new technology and military capability at the centre of our conference.
#ECRParty #DefendingEurope
Antonio Giordano
Defence innovation must strengthen the armed forces. ECR Party Secretary-General @Giordano__Ant interviews Lithuania’s Economy and Innovation Minister Edvinas Grikšas in Vilnius on turning new ideas into military capabilities. #ECRParty #DefendingEurope
New threats demand military capabilities that can keep pace.
From drones and cyber threats to air defence, our armed forces need equipment that works under operational pressure. In Vilnius, we examine that challenge with:
- Vojtěch Munzar, Vice-Chair of the Czech Parliament’s ...Budget Committee
- Nikodem Rachoń, Adviser to the President of Poland
- Tomasz SZATKOWSKI, ECR Group Secretary-General; former Polish Ambassador to NATO and Deputy Defence Minister
- Sigutė Stankevičiūtė, Director for the Baltics and Poland at Mach Industries
Moderated by Małgorzata Samojedny, President of the Opportunity Institute.
#ECRParty #DefendingEurope
@vojtechmunzar
New threats demand military capabilities that can keep pace.
From drones and cyber threats to air defence, our armed forces need equipment that works under operational pressure. In Vilnius, we examine that challenge with:
- Vojtěch Munzar, Vice-Chair of the Czech Parliament’s ...Budget Committee
- Nikodem Rachoń, Adviser to the President of Poland
- Tomasz SZATKOWSKI, ECR Group Secretary-General; former Polish Ambassador to NATO and Deputy Defence Minister
- Sigutė Stankevičiūtė, Director for the Baltics and Poland at Mach Industries
Moderated by Małgorzata Samojedny, President of the Opportunity Institute.
#ECRParty #DefendingEurope
Equip Europe for new threats. Czech Budget Vice-Chair @munzar_vojtech; Polish presidential adviser Nikodem Rachoń; ECR Group Secretary-General Tomasz Szatkowski; Mach Industries director Sigutė Stankevičiūtė. Chair: Opportunity Institute President @MSamojedny #ECRParty
National preparedness takes the whole nation.
Infrastructure, industry, public institutions and citizens all have a part in keeping a country ready. That is the focus of our Vilnius panel with:
• Dainius Gaižauskas, Lithuanian MP and member of the National Security and Defence ...Committee
• Bartosz Grodecki, Head of Poland’s National Security Bureau
• Katie Hagström, Director of Business America
• Meelis Kiili, Estonian MP and former Commander of the Estonian Defence League
#ECRParty #DefendingEurope
National preparedness takes the whole nation.
Infrastructure, industry, public institutions and citizens all have a part in keeping a country ready. That is the focus of our Vilnius panel with:
• Dainius Gaižauskas, Lithuanian MP and member of the National Security and Defence ...Committee
• Bartosz Grodecki, Head of Poland’s National Security Bureau
• Katie Hagström, Director of Business America
• Meelis Kiili, Estonian MP and former Commander of the Estonian Defence League
#ECRParty #DefendingEurope
Meelis Kiili
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