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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Peace Through Strength: Defending Europe
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🇱🇻 A new conservative government in Latvia!
Congratulations to PM Andris Kulbergs and his APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS list for their big win, and to our longstanding friends at Nacionālā apvienība for their result, making them a key partner in the new government.
Freedom, ...democracy, security, sovereignty: that’s how European Conservatives are reshaping Europe!
A new conservative government in Latvia!
Congratulations to PM @AndrisKulbergs and his @Apvienotais_ list for their big win and to our historical friends at @VL_TBLNNK for their result making them a key partner in the new government.
Freedom, democracy, security, sovereignty:
🇱🇻 Congratulations to our member party, National Alliance, and its newly elected representatives following Latvia’s parliamentary elections.
National Alliance’s commitment to Latvia’s sovereignty, national identity and security remains essential to the country’s future. We ...are proud to work alongside them within the European conservative family and look forward to strengthening that cooperation.
We also extend warm congratulations to United List on its election victory. We hope the result opens the way for constructive cooperation, with National Alliance playing an important role in shaping Latvia’s future.
Together, we can work towards a secure, prosperous and resilient Latvia within a stronger Europe.
#ECRParty #Latvia #NationalAlliance
🇱🇻 Congratulations to our member party, National Alliance, and its elected MPs—a steadfast voice for Latvia’s sovereignty, identity and security.
Warm congratulations also to United List on its victory. Here’s to constructive cooperation for a stronger Latvia!
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Join us in Vilnius for Peace Through Strength: Defending Europe, taking place on 23–25 October 2026.
The event will bring together political leaders, policymakers and experts to discuss Europe’s security, defence capabilities and the challenges ...shaping our continent’s future.
📍 Vilnius, Lithuania
📅 23–25 October 2026
Register now and join the discussion.
Registration is now open!
Join us in Vilnius for Peace Through Strength: Defending Europe, taking place on 23–25 October 2026.
The event will bring together political leaders, policymakers and experts to discuss Europe’s security, defence capabilities and the challenges ...shaping our continent’s future.
📍 Vilnius, Lithuania
📅 23–25 October 2026
Register now and join the discussion.
Registration is now open!
Join us in Vilnius for Peace Through Strength: Defending Europe, taking place on 23–25 October 2026.
The event will bring together political leaders, policymakers and experts to discuss Europe’s security, defence capabilities and the challenges ...shaping
A new generation begins in Rome. 🇪🇺
At #FENIX2026, the ECR Party launched European Young Conservatives—uniting youth movements from 16 countries around a shared manifesto and a stronger vision for conservative cooperation.
European Young Conservatives. Together at FENIX.
A new generation begins in Rome.
At FENIX 2026, the ECR Party officially launched European Young Conservatives, its new European youth movement.
The launch panel featured Adam Bielan, President of the ECR Party; Antonio Giordano, Secretary General of the ECR Party; Maicol ...Busilacchi, International Secretary of Gioventù Nazionale; and Aleksandra Mazur-Groszkowska, representative of the PiS youth movement. The discussion was moderated by Alice Carrazza of Secolo d’Italia.
The presentation of the EYC manifesto marked the beginning of a new chapter in conservative cooperation. Youth movements from 16 countries joined the initiative: Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, France, Cyprus, Croatia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Denmark, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Greece.
Together, they are building a European network through which young conservatives can exchange ideas, strengthen cooperation and help shape Europe’s future.
European Young Conservatives. Together at FENIX.
📍 Rome, Italy
📅 18–20 September 2026
#EuropeanYoungConservatives #EYC #ECRParty #FENIX2026
A historic new generation begins in Rome. 🇪🇺
At FENIX 2026, the ECR Party officially launched European Young Conservatives—marking the rebirth of its European youth movement.
The launch panel brought together:
• Adam Bielan, President of the ECR Party
• ...Antonio Giordano, Secretary General of the ECR Party
• Maicol Busilacchi, International Secretary of Gioventù Nazionale
• Aleksandra Mazur-Groszkowska, representative of the PiS youth movement
Presenting the new EYC manifesto, conservative youth movements from 16 countries read out on the stage the foundational text:
🇮🇹 Italy · 🇵🇱 Poland · 🇨🇿 Czech Republic · 🇷🇴 Romania
🇸🇪 Sweden · 🇫🇮 Finland · 🇱🇻 Latvia · 🇫🇷 France
🇨🇾 Cyprus · 🇭🇷 Croatia · 🇸🇰 Slovakia · 🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇩🇰 Denmark · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 🇬🇷 Greece
Together, we are laying the foundations of a strong European network, exchanging ideas and shaping the next chapter of conservative cooperation.
European Young Conservatives. A new chapter begins at FENIX.
📍 Rome, Italy
📅 18–20 September 2026
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