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Conservative Policy: The Social Market Economy

Sven R. Larson March 7, 2023

Transforming conservative theory into policy takes a lot of work. The concept of the ‘social market economy’ is a good tool to make that happen.

Manfred Weber standing behind desk putting on tie with EU flag and windows behind him.

Lisbon Treaty Needs Overhaul To Accommodate EU Enlargement

Tamás Orbán March 1, 2023

“Now would be the right time to decide to abolish unanimity” voting in the Council, said the EPP chief, suggesting reforms toward deeper EU integration.

Weber Under Fire As EPP Faces Internal Struggle

Tadhg Pidgeon February 20, 2023

Controversy surrounding the EPP’s leader may only be a sign of conflicting ideas concerning the future direction of the EU Parliament’s biggest political group.

MEP: Time Proved PM Orbán Was Correct on the Migration Debate

Robert Semonsen February 19, 2023

As migration continues and support for right-wing populists and national conservatives continues to grow, establishment Eurocrats move closer to positions previously only articulated by national Right parties.

EPP Prospects Alliance With ECR

Tadhg Pidgeon January 27, 2023

With talk circulating about a right-wing political coalition, the pros and cons of such an alliance are more complex.

German Center-Right Spokesman Claims ECR-EPP Alliance Is Off the Table

Robert Semonsen January 16, 2023

Despite the Union’s foreign policy spokesman’s statements, it remains to be seen whether the apparent rapprochement between the ECR and the EPP will lead to a common strategy at the European level.

ECR-EPP Axis in the Making as Key 2024 European Elections Near

Robert Semonsen January 10, 2023

“The new majority may be formed by the People’s Party, Conservative and Reformists, and Identity and Democracy. The rapprochement between the ECR and the EPP and the Meloni-Weber talks should be seen as a step taken toward this end,” Francesco Giubilei, a special Italian ministerial advisor, said.

EU: Roberta Metsola Takes her Seat as President of European Parliament

Tristan Vanheuckelom January 19, 2022

For someone who has just landed one of the most prized jobs in the EU apparat, Metsola has an unusual profile. Her self-professed feminism and staunch defense of civil rights, would place her squarely in the progressive camp, and endear her to many inhabiting the EU’s institutions. Yet, she labels herself a conservative, with an anti-abortion stance to boot.

An Anti-Abortion Woman to Become President of the European Parliament?

Hélène de Lauzun January 5, 2022

The possible future President of European Parliament Roberta Metsola is a perfect product of the Brussels system. But she is also known to be a mother of four and to defend conservative positions on the issue of abortion. That’s why she is already the subject of much criticism.

Molotov Cocktail Thrown at Home of Belgian MEP

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 7, 2021

Pascal Arimont, Belgian MEP, said that a petrol bomb was thrown under his children’s bedroom windows while the family was at home.

Tag: EPP

Lisbon Treaty Needs Overhaul To Accommodate EU Enlargement

Weber Under Fire As EPP Faces Internal Struggle

MEP: Time Proved PM Orbán Was Correct on the Migration Debate

EPP Prospects Alliance With ECR

German Center-Right Spokesman Claims ECR-EPP Alliance Is Off the Table

ECR-EPP Axis in the Making as Key 2024 European Elections Near

EU: Roberta Metsola Takes her Seat as President of European Parliament

An Anti-Abortion Woman to Become President of the European Parliament?

Molotov Cocktail Thrown at Home of Belgian MEP

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