Stability and Security: the priorities of the European People’s Party

The campaign is launched: the Congress of the European People’s Party, which brings together MEPs, party bosses and no less than 12 heads of state or government, officially endorsed the candidacy of Ursula von der Leyen. Several senior officials spoke to Euronews Romania and Euronews Brussels during their conference in Bucharest.

“We are sending a message of stability in these times of uncertainty linked to the war in Europe and the global economic challenge with China. We maintain the unity of Europe. This is our main message. We need strong and firm leadership.” explains Manfred Weber, President of the European People’s Party.

The Green Deal, which supports the European Union in its ecological transition, was one of the notable achievements of the Von Der Leyen commission. Manfred Weber assures that this policy is not threatened by the agricultural protest.

“I am 52 years old and I tell you, of my generation, the fight against climate change is probably the biggest, most important task facing us all. It is a historic issue to stop climate change. This is why our commitment is clear: we are the party of the fight against climate change.” adds Manfred Weber.

Former Commission President José Manuel Barroso told Euronews that the Green Deal would be threatened if the European Union fails to take into account the concerns of the agricultural world : “of course, the European Union must continue to play a leading role in the green transition. At the same time, it must do so while respecting the social concerns of citizens and without imposing too many costs on those who are most vulnerable. will turn part of our population against the green agenda. That would be a mistake. And we must also continue our commitments to the green transition, but without putting our industry and our agriculture at a competitive disadvantage compared to other parts of the world. rest of the world.”