The ECR Group is now the European Parliament’s de facto opposition – and we have a radical alternative to offer.
The man with a track record of shaking up the status quo is Martin Callanan.
An opaque process helps no-one.
He will be working with Martin Callanan, the Tory MEP who leads the ECR group.
European leaders claim not to know.
“I hope, Mr Barroso, you will go and beat Commissioner Andor over the head with this report.”
We’ve only just returned from Strasbourg, but would you believe we’re going back AGAIN next week. The Treaties say we must hold 12 sessions a year there.
Martin Callanan MEP is Chairman of the European Conservatives. This is his monthly letter to ConHome readers. Follow the ECR Group on Twitter. Croatia Our final plenary session before the summer began with a ceremony to mark the entry of Croatia into the EU as its 28th Member. For the ECR Group, the moment also marked […]
Martin Callanan MEP is Chairman of the European Conservatives. This is his monthly letter to ConHome readers.
By Mark WallaceFollow Mark on Twitter. We now have full shortlists for the European Election lists in the North East, North West and Yorkshire – along with information on the first hustings at which party members can quiz the candidates before ranking them. Here's a reminder of the selection process: first, the regional selectoral college decide which […]
Martin Callanan MEP is Chairman of the European Conservatives. This is his monthly letter to ConHome readers. Follow the ECR Group on Twitter. When we set up a book of condolences to Margaret Thatcher in the European Parliament we weren't sure what to expect. After all, she certainly shared a different European 'vision' to many MEPs. However, […]
Martin Callanan MEP is Chairman of the European Conservatives. This is his monthly letter to ConHome readers. Follow the ECR Group on Twitter. When is a deal not quite a deal? When it's agreed in the European Union of course! Last month, 27 Presidents and Prime Ministers returned home from the EU summit after securing agreement […]