✂️ | WHAT is the ETS system and WHY is it time to cut it? The Emissions Trading System (ETS) is the EU carbon market that forces businesses and industries to buy emission allowances. ETS is currently driving up costs for households, fueling financial speculation and pushing European jobs and industries out of the continent. Climate policy cannot come at the expense of our economic reality. That is why our ECR MEPs are fighting for a fundamental REFORM that protects businesses, safeguards key industrial sectors and halts unrealistic targets. ‼️ Less ideological burden, more support for European jobs and industry. #ECRGroup#

🇪🇺 | Today, the ECR Group hosted an important discussion led by MEP Anna Zalewska on the future of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and its impact on Europe’s economy. As European industry faces growing competitive pressure, we discussed how climate policies can support, not weaken, our businesses, jobs and long-term prosperity! ⬆️ A competitive #Europe# can only be built on policies that reduce emissions while protecting industrial strength, strategic autonomy and economic growth. ❌ Finding the right balance is essential for Europe’s future. @AnnaZalewskaMEP

‼️🦁 | From tech neutrality to aid conditionality and returns, the ECR Group is delivering real change in EU policies. During the latest plenary vote on the EIB report, guiding EU #investment# policies, the European Parliament backed our line. EU funds for non-EU partners must now strengthen migration management and return procedures, while energy funding shifts to non-ideological criteria, paving the way for low-carbon energy and nuclear power. 📢 Pragmatism and common sense are finally shaping EU policies on migration, energy and taxpayer funds, highlights MEP @ruggerorazza. #RuggeroRazza#

👌 | Illegal migration? One big ZERO! The ECR Group is standing up to protect Europe. We cannot allow poorly planned policies and illegal migration to threaten the safety of our families and future generations. The left’s approach is completely unsustainable. Do you agree? 👇

🇮🇹 | Today in Rome, the Italian delegation of the ECR Group met with local administrators, ministers and Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Raffaele Fitto to discuss the future of the EU’s cohesion policy and strengthening the role of our regions.

🇺🇸 Ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the ECR Group is in Washington, D.C. Talks with the U.S. Administration, Capitol Hill, and top conservative think tanks. Europe and America achieve more when we work together. Highlights coming soon. Stay with US👇

The renewed migration crisis in Ceuta once again demonstrates the consequences of migration policies that send the wrong signals. The current situation is the predictable result of years of policy choices that have weakened deterrence, encouraged illegal migration and undermined confidence in Europe’s ability to protect its external borders. ECR Group Co-Chairman Nicola Procaccini said: “What we are witnessing in Ceuta is the direct result of years of weakness, mixed messages and political denial. When a government regularises illegal residence on a massive scale, it should not be surprised when many more people conclude that reaching Europe illegally will eventually be rewarded. “Europe must regain control of its external borders. Frontex must be substantially strengthened with the resources, personnel and capabilities needed to support frontline Member States. Those who enter the European Union illegally and have no right to remain must be returned without delay.” ECR Group Co-Chairman Patryk Jaki said: “Pedro Sánchez’s policy of mass regularisation has sent precisely the wrong message to migrants and smugglers: enter illegally, remain long enough, and political decisions may eventually legalise your presence. “Illegal entry must never become a shortcut to legal residence, permanent status or citizenship. Decisions taken by a Member State have consequences for the entire Schengen Area. The European Commission must therefore assess the cross-border impact of such policies and ensure that national migration decisions do not undermine the security of other Member States.” Diego Solier, leader of the Spanish ECR Delegation, said: “The people of Ceuta should now not be left alone with the consequences of irresponsible migration policies. Europe must stand with Ceuta. “The Sánchez government has consistently prioritised ideological gestures over effective border management. Spain needs a government that protects its borders, dismantles the business model of people smugglers and restores confidence that illegal entry will not lead to legal residence.“

🇨🇾 | 20 July is a dark day for Cyprus and for Europe. We stand firmly behind the just struggle to end the illegal occupation and achieve the liberation of Cyprus. In light of the deeply concerning reports that have emerged in recent days, the ECR Group makes it clear that we will never consent to the racist partition of the island. #GeadisGeadi#

✝️ | His Eminence Cardinal ROBERT SARAH at the European Parliament! This week, at the initiative of our MEPs Paolo Inselvini and Nicolas Bay, the ECR Group was honored to host the event "Europe and Africa" with the extraordinary presence of His Eminence Cardinal Robert Sarah. 🔵 Christians continue to face many forms of moral DISCRIMINATION in our societies and we stand to defend them! #CardinalRobertSarah#