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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What the Tusk government is doing amounts to a flagrant breach of the rule of law, and we strongly condemn it. Judicial independence and the constitutional safeguards of Poland are under attack, and the law must bind every government without exception.
President Nawrocki has our full ...support in defending his country's constitutional order. European institutions have a duty to address what is happening, not to ignore it. Regardless of political alliances, national sovereignty and judicial independence are principles that must be upheld consistently
What the Tusk government is doing amounts to a flagrant breach of the rule of law, and we strongly condemn it. Judicial independence and the constitutional safeguards of Poland are under attack, and the law must bind every government without exception.
President Nawrocki has our
Europe’s freedom must be backed by the strength to defend it.
Our Vilnius conference, Peace Through Strength: Defending Europe, brought political leaders, defence experts and European Young Conservatives together to focus on the choices that keep our nations secure.
From NATO ...and national preparedness to defence innovation, citizens’ role in defence and border security, the discussions connected Europe’s strategic challenges with the capabilities needed to meet them.
Contributors included:
• Adam Bielan, President of the ECR Party
• Antonio Giordano, Secretary-General of the ECR Party
• Gabriel Gorbačevski, Lithuania’s Vice-Minister of National Defence
• Edvinas Grikšas, Lithuania’s Minister of the Economy and Innovation
• Bartosz Grodecki, Head of Poland’s National Security Bureau
• Isabella Rauti, Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Defence
• Tomasz Szatkowski, Secretary-General of the ECR Group
• Aurelijus Veryga, MEP and Chairman of the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union
Thank you to our Lithuanian hosts, speakers and participants for the ideas, energy and commitment they brought to Vilnius.
Strong nations. Credible alliances. A Europe prepared to defend its freedom.
#ECRParty #DefendingEurope
🇮🇹🇪🇺 We mourn the loss of four Italian personnel who died in the helicopter accident while serving with EUFOR Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Claudio Marchesi, Laura Procacci, Simone Ruggia and Franco Adriano Zecchillo.
Their service was devoted to Italy, but their loss is ...felt across Europe.
Our deepest condolences go to their families, loved ones and colleagues. Our thoughts are also with those injured in this tragedy.
🇮🇹🇪🇺 In memory of Claudio Marchesi, Laura Procacci, Simone Ruggia and Franco Adriano Zecchillo.
Four Italian personnel who lost their lives while serving with EUFOR Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We honour their service and extend our heartfelt condolences to their ...families and loved ones. We also stand with those injured and their colleagues.
🇮🇹🇪🇺 We mourn Claudio Marchesi, Laura Procacci, Simone Ruggia and Franco Adriano Zecchillo, who died while serving with EUFOR Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our deepest condolences to their families and colleagues. We wish the injured a full recovery.
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
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Machines have not yet triumphed over humans.
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The Renewal of the Comites: The Challenge of Participation for New Italian Emigration
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Romania’s EU money problem: Deadlines, fines and a budget fight
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A conservative attitude towards internet and social media
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Europe’s Frontex Overhaul Vindicates the Conservative Case on Migration
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Ireland’s Quango Culture Is Destroying Its Economic Productivity
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Europe’s Defence Innovation Race Runs Through Vilnius
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The Old Continent at a Crossroads: Can cultural centrality alone save Europe between the grip of the USA and China?
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The European Security Council: Strengthening Common Defense While Respecting National Prerogatives
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Restore Order Before It Is Too Late… Or Too Harsh