Europe must strengthen its own pillar within the NATO Alliance and be prepared for the 'what if'. If the US reduces its military presence, Europe must be ready to take responsibility and build its own command structures and own capabilities. #NATOsummit

The facts are shocking. Online child sexual abuse has become an epidemic in the digital world. In 2010, there were 1 million reports of child sexual abuse material. Today, there are 20 million. AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) has surged by 1,000% in just one year. And 60% of this material is hosted in Europe, making our continent a global hotspot. The EPP Group wants to change this, and that’s why we will support important legislation to combat Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Watch and learn more from @ManfredWeber⤵️ #CSAM

EU enlargement is a strategic response to today's geopolitical challenges. Serbia's path to the EU is merit-based and depends on genuine reforms: strengthening the rule of law, democracy, media freedom, fundamental rights, good neighbourly relations, and aligning with the EU's foreign and security policy. These aren't just accession criteria: they're reforms that will strengthen Serbia and improve the lives of its citizens.

Listen to @gahler_michael: Ukraine’s path to the European Union is irrevocable. Ukrainians want it, and we want it too. Imperialist Russia will not stop this journey. Ukraine’s European future is stronger than Putin’s aggression. The first cluster of EU accession chapters is open. A strong signal would be to open the remaining clusters at the next European Council meeting. Watch ⤵️

We must restore Europe's automotive industry to global leadership. 🚗📈 Hear more from Jens Gieseke, @MaxSalini, @Dariusz_Jonski, @raulhoz, @ZalaTomasic and @ANiebler. 📽️

The EPP Group welcomes the opening of the first EU accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova. Now it's time for Member States to keep the momentum going and open the remaining clusters without delay. Europe's future is stronger together.

"Without the interim regulation, 99% of child abuse materials goes undetected. This is unacceptable." Since 3 April, there is no legal basis allowing platforms to detect, report, and remove child sexual abuse material online. On Thursday, the MEPs will vote to close this dangerous legal gap. Hear more from MEP @tomastobe.⤵️

Today, the European Parliament approved stronger air passenger rights, marking a clear win for travellers and a major success for the EPP Group, which led the negotiations. The new rules protect existing rights while introducing practical improvements to make air travel fairer, clearer and more reliable. "The European Parliament has shown that protecting passengers and supporting a strong European aviation sector go hand in hand. After more than 13 years, we are finally delivering clearer rules, stronger rights and greater legal certainty. When people take planes, their rights will not be left behind on the ground. And mark my words: passengers and the aviation sector have a good future ahead of them," said @AndreyNovakov MEP, Parliament's lead negotiator on the air passenger rights law. Read more: ow.ly/rtHb50Zl463

Air passenger rights matter long before anything goes wrong. The EPP Group has fought to make sure your rights don't stay on the ground when you take off - and that they move forward, not backwards. The European Parliament has backed stronger air passenger rights, ensuring better protection for travellers across Europe. Watch the video to find out what these new rules mean for you⤵️ @AndreyNovakov

"Today's adoption of support measures for farmers facing the fertiliser crisis is necessary. Our farmers need these payments now, they cannot afford to wait. Nevertheless, we must remain vigilant to ensure this financial support doesn't lead to an increase in fertiliser prices, which would cancel out its intended benefit,” said @HerbertDorfmann MEP after the vote at the European Parliament.

✈️ Air passenger rights approved by the European Parliament 🇪🇺 A win for travellers! We are raising the bar for airlines and strengthening protections against cancellations and delays. Airlines will now be held to a higher standard - because every European passenger deserves fair treatment and more reliable journeys.

✅ YES to immediate relief for European farmers facing soaring fertiliser costs. The @Europarl_EN has just given the green light to new measures supporting those who feed our continent. This follows months of global disruptions that have put farm incomes and Europe’s food security at risk. This means that farmers can receive much-needed payments already this year. #EPlenary #EPP4Farmers

🔴BREAKING! At our request, the @Europarl_EN just approved the urgent procedure to close the dangerous legal gap in online child protection. Remember – since 3 April, there is no legal basis allowing platforms to detect, report, and remove child sexual abuse material online. We cannot accept this legal vacuum. We cannot let child abuse material go unnoticed and unreported, day after day. On Thursday, MEPs will vote on the targeted, voluntary measure to close the gap and protect vulnerable children, without compromising European privacy rights. This is urgent. This vote matters. And protecting children is our baseline. From day one. Always. @tomastobe @zarzalejosj

8 years of silence. 8 years that could have been prevented. This survivor's words demand action from all of us. The lack of a legal framework to detect and report child sexual abuse online creates a gap, and children are paying the price. The EPP Group is fighting to close that gap. No child should lose their childhood while legislation stalls. No survivor should have to ask why no one acted sooner.

Three priorities. One Presidency 🇮🇪. A stronger Europe 🇪🇺 In this video, Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD and EPP Group MEP @ReginaDo outline the key priorities that will guide the Irish Presidency @Ireland2026eu and help shape a stronger Europe. ▶️ Watch to learn more about the r the months ahead. @FineGael @EPP #EPlenary

EU enlargement is a strategic response to today's geopolitical challenges. Serbia's path to the EU is merit-based and depends on genuine reforms: strengthening the rule of law, democracy, media freedom, fundamental rights, good neighbourly relations, and aligning with the EU's foreign and security policy. These aren't just accession criteria: they're reforms that will strengthen Serbia and improve the lives of its citizens.