EPP Group in the European Parliament

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The largest political group in the European Parliament. We defend centre-right policies to promote growth and jobs in a more integrated Europe. #JobsJobsJobs

The EU needs urgent measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU’s automotive sector. Factories are closing, quality jobs are disappearing, production is moving elsewhere. We call on all responsible political forces to join us in restoring Europe's automotive industry to global leadership.

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Europe relies on satellites for defence, security and critical communications. Yet recent reports of foreign spacecraft operating near European geostationary satellites have highlighted growing vulnerabilities in space. How can Europe better protect its strategic assets in orbit?

A major step forward for Europe’s security: the European Parliament’s Committee on Security and Defence and the Transport Committee have backed the new rules to increase military mobility, helping troops, equipment and supplies move faster across Europe when needed. 🚆🛣️🛡️

Nearly 500,000 Russian citizens enjoyed European holidays last year. Meanwhile, Ukrainians were dying on the battlefield. It's time to end Schengen tourist visas for Russian tourists. Holidays in the EU are a privilege, not a right for citizens of a country waging war on our continent.

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Huge majority for proxy voting! ✅🗳️ Great news! With these new rules Members of the European Parliament who are pregnant or have just given birth can give their vote to a colleague for a few months - so no breaks or pauses anymore in representing you as a citizen.