The latest developments confirm the need for a stronger EU. Only with one European voice we can restore international law and defend our European way of life in a world in turmoil. Europe and the EPP stand with the Venezuelan people. 2/2

Maduro is gone, and that is good news. For us, he was a dictator. The future of Venezuela is in the hands of the Venezuelan people. The winners of the 2024 elections are the most legitimate representatives of Venezuela at this critical moment in time. 1/2

Europe has been clear for years: legitimacy matters, the Venezuelan people have spoken, and the transition must be democratic and decisive. President @NunezFeijoo manifest is clear: the end of Maduro must mean a clean and irreversible break with tyranny. Freedom. Until the end.

Shocked by the tragic accident in Crans-Montana. From the @EPP, we extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and our sincere appreciation to the emergency services. Europe stands with Switzerland in mourning today.

🇪🇺🇨🇾 Best of success to Nikos @Christodulides and to the Cypriot government who today start the 🇨🇾 Presidency of the Council of the EU, with an ambitious agenda. Thank you for your strong commitment to a more secure, competitive, and sovereign Europe, open to the world. #CY2026EU

Security, stability, prosperity! Welcome to the eurozone, Bulgaria! Thanks to the GERB-led government, Bulgaria is now fully integrated into the EU —making the country stronger and a better place to live.

As 2025 comes to an end, we look back on a year of dedicated work by the EPP to address citizens’ concerns and deliver solutions for Europe. Together, we move forward with optimism and commitment for 2026.

En estas fechas tan señaladas, mis mejores deseos para las familias, mayores y jóvenes. Y también para todos los cristianos perseguidos del mundo, para que puedan vivir su fe en libertad. Que la Navidad nos ayude a cuidar lo que somos y a defender con fuerza en lo que creemos.

From the EPP family to yours: Merry Christmas. ✨ In these turbulent times, we need the light and spirit of Christmas more than ever.

Cada euro invertido para defender Ucrania es un euro invertido en la seguridad de Europa. Putin empezó la guerra con una invasión injusta e ilegal. Y no nos rendiremos. Hoy, en el último summit del año, revalidamos el compromiso por una paz justa y duradera. Slava Ukraine!

A Europe of values that stands united in defending the interests of its people and building a better future for all — this is what our @EPP family strongly works for. Unity is our biggest strength, our asset as a 🇪🇺 Union. Glad to see you today at our last Summit of the year.

Europe will always stand with the Ukrainian people, until freedom and peace prevail. Putin started this war with an unjust and illegal invasion. We will never surrender, declared EPP Secretary General @DolorsMM in the margins of the party Summit.

@EPP Leaders Meeting ahead of the European Council. Ready to assume the Presidency of the Council of the EU and deliver on the European agenda, 🇨🇾🇪🇺

At the @EPP Summit, we are discussing the key issues on the agenda of the upcoming @EUCouncil. The focus is on solutions for financial support to #Ukraine in 2026 and 2027, the new Multiannual Financial Framework 🇪🇺 (2028–2034), and EU enlargement. I also announced that the next

Energy, vision, strong EPP Group leadership—the European Parliament is delivering. In 2026, we reached important milestones that will make a real difference in people’s lives. Thank you @RobertaMetsola for your leadership, embodying the spirit of our House of European democracy.

An important #EUCO lies ahead, and our leaders approach it with determination.  From addressing Russia’s war against Ukraine, to securing a robust EU budget, reaffirming our commitment to the Western Balkans, and strengthening Europe’s economic competitiveness.

All questions of security must be taken by all EU countries together - this is the EPP position, stated President @ManfredWeber upon his arrival at the party Summit.

From the very beginning of the war, the EPP has stood firmly with Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy. Today, we want to honour that commitment again by securing Ukraine’s funding for 2026 and 2027. 🇺🇦

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Our final EPP Summit of the year takes place at a decisive moment for Europe. As our Union confronts profound challenges, our leaders come together with a clear sense of responsibility. Now more than ever, Europe must stand united, firm in purpose and strong in resolve. 🇪🇺