The Week ahead

The EPP Group wants to protect children online while respecting the fundamental right to privacy. On Tuesday, MEPs in the Home Affairs Committee will vote on the Parliament’s position on the law, which lays down uniform rules for internet providers to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. "The agreement on the Parliament’s position has been possible thanks to the commitment and work done by all political groups. We have done our best to produce an effective legal framework that is legally sound and workable. There is a positive balance between protecting children online and respect for fundamental rights. It also has a necessary balance between prevention, mitigation and detection," says Javier Zarzalejos MEP, the Parliament's chief negotiator on the law.

The EPP Group wants to continue the EU enlargement of the Western Balkans to bring more stability to the region and Europe. On Wednesday, the EPP Group will gather high-level politicians from the Western Balkans to discuss the future steps on their path towards the EU in a conference entitled ‘Integration before accession’. Participants include Lidija Bradara, President of Bosnia and Herzegovina; Tanja Miščević, Minister for European Integration of Serbia; Iliana Ivanova, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth; and Jorida Tabaku, Chairwoman of the European Integration Committee of the Albanian Parliament. “The unification of the European continent based on democracy, good neighbourly relations and European values is the most important condition for a secure, peaceful and prosperous future for Europe,” said Andrey Kovatchev MEP, the EPP Group’s Spokesperson on Enlargement, Western Balkans, Southern Neighbourhood, who will host the event.