Chemicals Package – Science under Brussels Control
The so-called Chemicals Package transfers key regulatory and scientific competences to EU agencies. ESN voted ❌ against this attempt to replace national expertise with centralised bureaucracy. Europe needs competitiveness, not layers of administration.
EU Budget 2026 – Spending without Discipline
The 2026 draft budget raises EU expenditure by 3.9%, even as citizens face inflation and debt. ESN opposed this budgetary drift and called for strict discipline, transparency, and the end of new EU taxes.
GDPR Enforcement – Data Centralisation, Not Protection
Behind the reform of the General Data Protection Regulation lies a new power grab by the Commission. ESN rejected this move to sideline national data authorities. Privacy must remain under democratic national oversight.
Driving Licence Directive – Digital Control without Safety
ESN opposed the new directive introducing digital licences, EU-wide driving bans, and extra costs for citizens. Together with other centre-right MEPs, we stopped proposals such as mandatory medical checks for elderly drivers. We defend personal responsibility and national competence, not a European control state.
Cutting red tape for Europe’s SMEs: ESN delivers
Thanks to ESN’s efforts, the new Omnibus Regulation revising the CSRD and CSDDD introduces key changes that will significantly ease reporting burdens for many small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe. This marks a potential turning point — shifting the focus from symbolic green regulation to practical, tailored rules that aim to support both competitiveness and sustainability.
Sakharov Prize 2025 – A Tribute to Freedom of Thought
The European Parliament awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize to Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli. ESN congratulates them — yet our thoughts remain with Charlie Kirk, our nominee, who defended freedom of speech with courage and conviction.
ESN’s Vision
A Europe of sovereign nations — sober in its means, free in its choices, and faithful to the will of its peoples. #Plenary #Strasbourg #Sovereignty #Freedom
