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.
ECR Party Congratulates Emanuele Loperfido on his election as Vice-President of the ECR Group in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
The ECR Party congratulates Emanuele Loperfido on his election as Vice-President of the ECR Group in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, which took place in The Hague on 5 July, during the 33rd Annual Session of the Assembly. This important appointment...
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A European Approach to Migration and Human Capital
The discussion focused on migration management, labour mobility and Europe’s demographic and economic challenges.
Moderator
🇮🇹 Eleonora Tomassi – Journalist, Il Tempo
Speakers
🇮🇹 Luca Ciriani – Minister for ...Relations with Parliament
🇵🇱 Marcin Gwoźdź – Member of the Polish Parliament
🇮🇹 Carlo Fidanza – Vice-President of the ECR Party; Member of the European Parliament
🇷🇴 George Simion – President of AUR; Executive Vice-President of the ECR Party
At the European Awareness Days, Nello Musumeci, Italy’s Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, joined a keynote interview to discuss maritime security, civil protection, crisis preparedness and the strategic importance of the Mediterranean for Europe’s future.
Interviewed by ...Barbara Acquaviti, journalist at Askanews, the conversation explored how stronger cooperation can help address shared challenges across the region.
At the European Awareness Days, Nello Musumeci, Italy’s Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, joined a keynote interview to discuss maritime security, civil protection, crisis preparedness and the strategic importance of the Mediterranean for Europe’s future.
Interviewed by ...Barbara Acquaviti, journalist at Askanews, the conversation explored how stronger cooperation can help address shared challenges across the region.
The discussion explored how culture, tourism and shared heritage can strengthen European cooperation and regional development.
Moderator
🇮🇹 Luca Ciliberti – Antenna Sicilia
Speakers
🇮🇹 Gianpiero Cannella – Undersecretary of State for Culture
🇵🇱 Angelika ...Gieras – Director, Sobieski Institute
🇮🇹 Sandro Pappalardo – President of ITA Airways
🇮🇹 Marco Squarta – Member of the European Parliament
🇮🇹 Maria Teresa Vivaldini – Member of the European Parliament
The discussion explored how culture, tourism and shared heritage can strengthen European cooperation and regional development.
Moderator
🇮🇹 Luca Ciliberti – Antenna Sicilia
Speakers
🇮🇹 Gianpiero Cannella – Undersecretary of State for Culture
🇵🇱 Angelika ...Gieras – Director, Sobieski Institute
🇮🇹 Sandro Pappalardo – President of ITA Airways
🇮🇹 Marco Squarta – Member of the European Parliament
🇮🇹 Maria Teresa Vivaldini – Member of the European Parliament
During a keynote interview at the European Awareness Days, Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reform, discussed the future of EU cohesion policy, competitiveness, investment and the role of the Mediterranean in strengthening Europe’s ...resilience.
Interviewed by Silvia Gasparetto, journalist at ANSA, the discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities facing Europe in a rapidly changing geopolitical and economic landscape.
During a keynote interview at the European Awareness Days, Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reform, discussed the future of EU cohesion policy, competitiveness, investment and the role of the Mediterranean in strengthening Europe’s ...resilience.
Interviewed by Silvia Gasparetto, journalist at ANSA, the discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities facing Europe in a rapidly changing geopolitical and economic landscape.
Opening Greetings by Gianmarco Mazzi, Italy’s Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Culture, set the tone for the second day of European Awareness Days.
In his remarks, he highlighted the Mediterranean’s strategic role as a crossroads of culture, cooperation and opportunity, ...underlining the importance of preserving Europe’s heritage while strengthening its future.
Opening Greetings by Gianmarco Mazzi, Italy’s Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Culture, set the tone for the second day of European Awareness Days.
In his remarks, he highlighted the Mediterranean’s strategic role as a crossroads of culture, cooperation and opportunity, ...underlining the importance of preserving Europe’s heritage while strengthening its future.
Day 1 of the European Awareness Days 🇮🇹
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Italy Once Again Becomes Hollywood’s Timeless Stage as Christopher Nolan Brings The Odyssey to Life
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EU Proposes Major Overhaul of Carbon Market to Balance Climate Goals and Industrial Competitiveness
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Europe Faces a Historic Demographic Turning Point as EU Population Set to Shrink by 50 Million by 2100
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From the Grand Tour to Global Tourism: How Italy Became One of the World’s Leading Travel Destinations
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NATO Will Survive Trump. Will the Atlanticist Right?
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The Mattei Plan for Africa: Evolution, Results, and Consolidation of an Italian International Cooperation Strategy
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Freyja: Europe Aims to Build Its Own Defense Shield Without Weakening NATO
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Italy at the Heart of Europe’s New Team Gaza Initiative to Support Reconstruction and Stability
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The Mediterranean as a Shared European Cultural Heritage Panel in Sicily and an Urgent Question to Ask Ourselves
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AUR and Unions Join Forces against Romania’s Controversial Wage Law