"Congratulations to the Serbian citizens on the high voter turnout and to the Students’ List on its victory! Now is the time to promote peace, justice, democratic reforms, and good neighbourly relations, while aligning Serbia with European values and policies," says @DavorIvoStier MEP, the EPP Group’s spokesperson on Serbia.

🎙️ New podcast episode is out! Listen here: epp.group/s8e4

More than 40 merchant vessels have been attacked in the Black Sea this year. Sailors have been killed and many are missing. The EPP Group calls for an EU naval mission to protect ships near the coasts of Bulgaria and Romania. Not to escalate, but to keep goods and fuel flowing without further price increases. Hear more in the latest episode of ‘EU Decoded’. epp.group/s8e4

⚖“No one, regardless of their position or power, is above the law.” This is why the International Criminal Court was created, says @MicWawrykiewicz. Now it is under threat from US sanctions. For @OndrejKolar6, this is Europe’s moment to lead and safeguard the Court’s work. Hear more in the latest episode of ‘EU Decoded’. epp.group/s8e4

🔵 Russian strikes in the Black Sea 🔵 US sanctions on the ICC 🔵 EU-Canada relations 🔵 Rule of law in Malta Tune in for the key takeaways from this week’s plenary session. Listen to ‘EU Decoded’ here. ⤵️ open.spotify.com/episode/314…

Russia threatens Black Sea security. Europe must respond. This week, we voted to reinforce security in the Black Sea region. The message is clear: 🔹Protect civilian ships and ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea. 🔹Hold Russia accountable for attacks on civilian vessels and the disruption caused by its war against Ukraine. 🔹Strengthen air and maritime defences. 🔹Work more closely with NATO to protect Europe's Eastern borders. 🔹Protect vital infrastructure, including ports, energy networks and transport routes. 🔹Invest in European defence capabilities to better respond to drones and other threats. The Black Sea is not just a regional concern. Its security is essential to Europe's own security.

🎙️ New podcast episode is out! With: @fxbellamy, @AndreyNovakov, @SMuresan, @MicWawrykiewicz, @OndrejKolar6, @DavidCasaMEP, @jorgenwarborn Listen here: epp.group/s8e4

The spirit of the Hungarian Uprising lives on, 70 years later. 🇭🇺 In 1956, Hungarians stood up to Soviet rule, demanding free elections and freedom of the press. Today, we honour their courage by defending the freedoms they fought for, so that future generations never have to fight for them again. @Eszter_Lakos

"If we want to shape the global rules of AI, we must also lead in developing AI." Listen to MEP @ArbaKokalari 📽️

The EPP Group is delivering on its promise to reverse the combustion engine ban. With support from a broad centrist majority, today’s votes support technological neutrality and give carmakers the freedom to innovate, while driving emissions down. "13.8 million quality jobs in Europe and around 7% of EU GDP depend on the automotive industry. With today’s vote, we took an important step to protect those jobs and to make sure that this industry continues to have a future in Europe. The deal is agreed and the EPP Group is keeping its word. Together with our partners, we have agreed to reverse the combustion engine ban. This gives the car industry the flexibility it needs to transform and businesses greater certainty to plan and invest. We have also secured important new incentives for green steel made in the EU. This agreement shows that Europe’s political centre can deliver," said Jens Gieseke MEP, the EPP Group’s spokesman on transport. Read more here:ow.ly/i6G0510009f

The EPP Group is delivering on its promise to reverse the combustion engine ban. With support from a broad centrist majority, today’s votes support technological neutrality and give carmakers the freedom to innovate, while driving emissions down. “We promised carmakers the freedom to innovate, and today’s votes bring us closer to delivering that promise. Europe’s carmakers need a level playing field and the freedom to develop the best technologies, rather than be constrained by ideology. This is about protecting European jobs, strengthening our competitiveness and reducing emissions through innovation. Climate ambition must be a driver of technological progress rather than a barrier,” said @MaxSalini MEP, the EPP Group’s spokesman on the automotive industry. Read more here:ow.ly/i6G0510009f

The EPP Group today secured Parliament’s backing to delay methane rules for energy imports by three years and to review Europe’s readiness to implement them. The goal remains to cut methane emissions while maintaining reliable energy supplies and protecting families and businesses from rising energy prices. "Today’s vote marks an important step towards a more realistic and effective implementation of the EU Methane Regulation. The European Parliament has backed our proposal for a targeted three-year postponement, providing greater legal certainty, allowing verification systems to become fully operational and ensuring equal treatment of EU producers and importers," says @DTsiodras MEP. Read more here:ow.ly/mQ3G51002pT

Europe should lead the global AI conversation. 🇪🇺 "We stand at the dawn of a new era, creating tools that can move without us. And this is not a moment of fear, but a call for European courage," says MEP @EvaMaydell. 📽️

Russia threatens Black Sea security. Europe must respond. Today we voted to reinforce security in the Black Sea region. The message is clear: 🔹Protect civilian ships and ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea. 🔹Hold Russia accountable for attacks on civilian vessels and the disruption caused by its war against Ukraine. 🔹Strengthen air and maritime defences. 🔹Work more closely with NATO to protect Europe's Eastern borders. 🔹Protect vital infrastructure, including ports, energy networks and transport routes. 🔹Invest in European defence capabilities to better respond to drones and other threats. The Black Sea is not just a regional concern. Its security is essential to Europe's own security.

Last week we focused on our agenda and the road ahead at our Study Days in Taormina, Italy. 🇮🇹🇪🇺 Three days of meaningful work and time together as a political family. Grazie, Sicily, for the warm welcome and unforgettable setting!

The EPP Group wants simpler, more predictable rules for chemicals, cosmetics and fertilisers to reduce unnecessary burdens on businesses without compromising people’s health or the environment. The EPP Group has pushed to keep safety warnings on cosmetic products clear and easy to read, keep scientific experts involved in safety decisions and give businesses enough time to adapt. Thanks to our efforts, the final agreement maintains the general ban on cancer-causing and other harmful substances in cosmetics, without exceptions based on exposure. "When you pick up a product in a shop, you should be able to find and understand the safety information you need. Clear labels help people use products safely and make informed choices. We have focused on making the rules work for the people buying these products and the businesses responsible for selling them," says @salv_de_meo MEP, the EPP Group's lead negotiator on the file in the Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee. Read more here:ow.ly/jtBz50ZZXTr

The EPP Group wants simpler, more predictable rules for chemicals, cosmetics and fertilisers to reduce unnecessary burdens on businesses without compromising people’s health or the environment. "People should not have to choose between a strong economy and products they can trust. Your shampoo, face cream and household products must be safe: that is non-negotiable. We are making life easier for businesses without lowering safety standards. Less time spent on paperwork means more time for businesses to innovate, invest and compete," says @DTsiodras MEP, Parliament's negotiator on the Chemicals Omnibus, ahead of the vote in the European Parliament later today. Read more here:ow.ly/xVPE50ZZXSb