🇪🇺 A concrete step forward for ECR priorities on migration
The European Parliament has adopted the agreement on an EU list of safe third countries of origin, following an initiative led by Alessandro Ciriani MEP of the ECR Group.
Developed under the responsibility of the ECR ...rapporteur, this initiative delivers a clear operational tool for Member States, strengthening consistency in asylum procedures and supporting a more effective implementation of EU migration and asylum policies.
For the ECR Party, this vote is a meaningful milestone in the delivery of the Pact on Migration and Asylum contributing to clearer rules, more efficient procedures, and a firm distinction between those in need of protection and abuses of the system.
The ECR Party will continue to stand for effective border control, Member State responsibility, and enforceable EU solutions.

Congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on a decisive result in the elections to Japan’s House of Representatives 🇯🇵
Europe and Japan are close partners, linked by shared values, strategic interests, and a long-standing record of cooperation. We look forward to deepening this ...partnership further, advancing joint efforts in the areas of growth, security, and regional stability.
We extend our best wishes to Prime Minister Takaichi and to the newly elected members of the Japanese Parliament.

Today we mark International Epilepsy Day, reaffirming our commitment to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and ensuring equal access to care, research, and innovation for people living with epilepsy across Europe and their families.