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European People's Party holds Taormina summit to set 2024–2029 priorities
The European People's Party (PPE) held its Study Days in Taormina, Sicily, gathering over 140 MEPs and top EU leaders, including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and PPE President Manfred Weber. The event focused on defining the group's political roadmap for the 2024–2029 legislative period, encapsulated in the 'Taormina Document.' Key priorities include boosting European competitiveness, reducing administrative burdens, ensuring energy sovereignty, and strengthening border defense.
During the summit, Ursula von der Leyen advocated for a 'Pact against gold-plating' to prevent member states from adding excessive national bureaucracy to EU directives. She also emphasized the need for strategic energy autonomy and targeted support for sectors affected by global tensions, rather than broad subsidies.
In a regional context, Sicilian agricultural organizations met with EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen to present five urgent priorities: predictable agricultural budgets, protection of farmer incomes under the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), investment in water infrastructure, increased regional involvement in CAP governance, and administrative simplification to aid generational renewal.
Additionally, EU officials noted that European Social Fund Plus (FSE+) resources have successfully improved female employment and early childhood services in Sicily.
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European Commission · European People's Party · Forza Italia · Manfred Weber · Roberta Metsola · Taormina · Ursula von der Leyen
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The PPE maintains its commitment to supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion. www.stampaparlamento.it · www.zerounotv.it · www.trapanisi.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PPE has established the 'Taormina Document' to outline political priorities through 2029. www.ilpuntonotizie.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sicilian agricultural organizations presented five priorities to EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen, including predictable resources and income protection. www.insiciliareport.it · www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.monrealepress.it · www.italpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] European Social Fund Plus (FSE+) resources have successfully supported female employment and early childhood services in Sicily. www.eunews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ursula von der Leyen advocates for reducing bureaucracy and achieving energy autonomy. qds.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission proposes a 'Pact against gold-plating' to prevent member states from adding excessive national bureaucracy to EU directives. qds.it