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EU Elections Weekly Update
26 April 2019
End of June 18 April
15 May
Last session of the outgoing Parliament
European Elections
European Council proposes a candidate
for the Commission President
Elected candidates negotiate to form political groups for the
upcoming Parliamentrsquos 9th term
Inaugural plenary session of the newly-
elected Parliament
Lead candidatesrsquo debate in the EU
Parliament
Member States propose members of the Commission
Exchange of views on multinational priorities
Commission Work Programme
EP vote of consent of the new Commission +
European Council formally appoints the commission
Parliamentary hearings of Commissioners designate
Election of the Commission
President by the Parliament
New Commision takes office
2
EU Elections Timeline
23-26 May
Jun
15 May
2 Jul
15-18 Jul
21-24 Oct
2-4 Jul
1 Nov
September - October
July - September November - December
On 15 May at 2100 the EU Parliament will host a Europe-wide broadcast lead candidatesrsquo debate in Brussels The debate will be organised and broadcast by Eurovision - the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
On 2 July the Parliamentrsquos 9th term will start and MEPs will meet for its constituent session in Strasbourg MEPs will elect the President the 14 Vice-Presidents and the five Quaestors of the House and decide on the number and composition of Parliamentrsquos standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term
BREXIT deadline extensions
Expected scenarios
YES DEAL NO DEAL
3
EP seat projections - April 2019
Because Brexit has now been delayed for six months with a new date set for 31 October 2019 which means the UK should now participate in EU polls
Important date to bear in mind is April 25 when UK political parties submit their candidate list to the elections watchdog
By the numbers mdash 751 is the number of MEPs who will be elected if the UK takes part in the election The Parliament will shrink to 705 members based on a different national distribution of seats if and when the UK leaves the EU
If the Parliament passes a deal by May 22 the UK will not take part in the EU elections
I
II
In case of no deal the 2019 European elections in the United Kingdom will take place on Thursday 23 May
If the Parliament cannot agree on a deal soon and the UK does not take part in the European elections on 23 May then a no-deal Brexit would happen on 1 June
4
EP seat projections - April 2019
Seat projections for the next European Parliament EU28 - 18 April 2019
Source httpwwweuroparleuropaeunewsenpress-room20190228IPR29246new-seat-projections-for-the-next-european-parliament-eu28
The European Parliament has published a new set of projections on how the next chamber might look based on polling data published in 28 EU member states until 15 April 2019
The projections were based on polling data in the 28 EU countries The European Peoplersquos Party is expected to remain the largest political grouping in the European Parliament after Mayrsquos election The latest seat projections released by the European Parliament give the EPP 180 seats representing 26 national delegations The EPP will occupy 24 of parliamentrsquos seats a drop of five points on the existing set up
The Socialists and Democrats will place second with 149 seats or 198 The SampD will see its share of seats drop by five points The SampD will be represented by 28 national delegations
The European Parliamentrsquos analysis shows gains by Eurosceptic and far-right political parties The Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) is projected to have 4 more seats than it does now while the Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF) is expected to grow by 25 seats
The liberal democrats grouping (ALDE) is projected to have 8 more seats and the European Greens will get 5 more seats
Implication for EU Commission President
The poll confirms previous forecasts showing losses for the EPP and Social Democrats which tend to cooperate in a sort of coalition in the European Parliament Under the latest projections the two groups would have to reach out to a third party to elect the next EU Commission President German Manfred Weber of the EPP is currently a frontrunner for EU executive post
bull European elections Who do the bookmakers think will win Source the European Gaming amp Betting Associations
European Election Manifesto 2019
5
European Election Manifesto 2019
All the major European parties have now published their manifestos for the upcoming European elections The manifestos vary both in size and in the messages that they want to put forward The overarching themes of the manifestos include migration the environment and sustainability the EU budget and the Eurozone as well as the need to take advantage of and manage digitalisation
Please see the manifestos of each party below to get more insights
ldquoLetrsquos open the next chapter for Europe togetherrdquo
Europe stands at a historical crossroads at these European elections the EPP commits to build a better Europe that is designed to
bull Protect Europersquos borders against illegal immigration as a precondition for securing our citizens and the trust in our Union
bull Fight terrorism and organised crime with police security and intelligence services
bull Protect our citizens through stronger defence and military security
bull Defend our European social model in a globalised world where everyone enjoys health insurance and high-quality public services where workers have their rights and where social interests and market forces are balanced
bull Fight climate change reducing the environmental and climate impacts on the economy and society defending the Paris Climate agreement protecting biodiversity
bull Preserve our cultural richness traditions and diversity
bull Safeguard our democracy and our European values ie Christian values human rights human dignity freedom and responsibility equality between men and women solidarity rule of law justice pluralism and tolerance
bull Fight against fake news and hate speech defend European social standards fight against health threats and combat the challenges arising from an ageing population antimicrobial resistance and chronic and infectious diseases
bull Improve our integration capacity promoting an effective and solid integration policy and encouraging the integration of recognized refugees
bull Lead the fight against poverty and the efforts to achieve sustainable development globally
bull Invest in the great potential of European citizens through a strategy based on three pillars the social market economy human-centred innovations and keeping all regions competitive
bull Empower EU citizens being politically engaged and truly feeling represented by elected leaders and institutions
European Peoples Party
6
European Election Manifesto 2019 Party of European Socialists
ldquoA New Social Contract for Europerdquo
For the Socialists and Democrats the status quo is not an option Europe needs a change of leadership and policy direction so the party commits to guarantee citizensrsquo wellbeing and ensure social and ecological progress leaving no person and no territory behind in the green and digital transitions
bull A Europe of equality and fairness with strong welfare states social safety nets and quality public services which tackles unemployment and social exclusion and defends the right to quality healthcare education and decent pensions
bull A Europe of solidarity for the many not the few creating economic opportunity for all and ensuring that prosperity is sustainable and shared fairly by all Europeans European fiscal rules must be reviewed to make sure that they foster sustainable growth and employment Rules of the financial and banking sectors must be reviewed
bull A sustainable Europe that protects our planet fights climate change protects biodiversity stops pollution improves mobility and meets new societal demands including sustainable production methods better nutrition reduced food waste better animal welfare etc
bull A free and democratic Europe which empowers citizen participation from the local to the European level enhances cultural diversity and makes individuals have equal rights and live free from discrimination prejudice and sexism and with full respect of their privacy and safety
bull A feminist Europe with equal rights for all ending the pay and pension gaps combatting sexual harassment and gender-based violence building a society where women and men enjoy the same work-life balance and equal political participation
bull A progressive Europe with a youth plan that gives access to quality healthcare childcare education
bull A strong and united Europe that promotes a better world Europe as a beacon of democracy peace and stability as well as a benchmark for social justice dialogue multilateralism human rights decent work the rule of law sustainable development and gender equality
Next week we will provide you with an insight on the manifesto of both the Alliance of Conservative and Reformists and the Alliance of European Liberals and Democrats
Alliance of Conservative and Reformists
ALDE Party
The European Left
European Free Alliance
European Green Party
7
Key MEPs relevant to IP practice areas
Public Health and Food Safety
Surname
Vălean
Childers
Faria
Kadenbach
EP Group
EPP
SampD
EPP
SampD
File
Chair of the ENVI Committee
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Shadow rapporteur on the report on EU options for improving access to medicines
Rapporteur of the Report on a European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Name
Adina-Ioana
Nessa
Joseacute Inaacutecio
Karin
Nationality
RO
IR
PT
AT
Running
Yes
No
TBC
No
Cabezoacuten Ruiz
Liese
Borzan
Buşoi
Lambert
Zdechovskyacute
SampD
EPP
SampD
EPP
EFA
EPP
Rapporteur of the Report on health technology assessment
Rapporteur on the Recommendation for second reading on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Co-Chair of the Interest Group on Innovation in Health and Social Care
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Soledad
Peter
Biljana
Cristian-Silviu
Jean
Tomaacuteš
ES
DE
CT
RO
UK
CZ
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Financial Services
Simon
De Lange
Gualtieri
SampD
EPP
SampD
Credit servicers credit purchasers and the recovery of collateral
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Peter
Esther
Roberto
DE
NL
IT
Yes
Yes
Yes
8
Transport
Charanzovaacute ALDE
Rapporteur of the report relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and the enforcement of the obligation to ensure aganst such liability
Dita CZ Yes
Financial Services
Vaping
Maydell
Sommer
Fox
Czarnecki
Hayes
Harkin
EPP
EPP
ECR
ECR
EPP
ALDE
European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for Business
e-cigrettes
European Deposit Insurance Scheme mdash EDIS
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Supporter of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Eva
Renate
Ashley
Ryszard
Brian
Marian
BG
DE
UK
PL
IRL
IRL
Yes
No
TBC
Yes
No
No
Tech
Voss
Reda
Niebler
Sippel
Zwiefka
EPP
EFA
EPP
SampD
EPP
Rapporteur on the report on copyright in the Digital Single Market
Report on the European Cybersecurity Industrial Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres
Rapporteur on the Cybersecurity Act
Rapporteur for the proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters and Proposal for a regulation on privacy and electronic communications
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 20171132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law
Axel
Julia
Angelika
Birgit
Tadeusz
DE
DE
DE
DE
PL
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
9
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
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Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
End of June 18 April
15 May
Last session of the outgoing Parliament
European Elections
European Council proposes a candidate
for the Commission President
Elected candidates negotiate to form political groups for the
upcoming Parliamentrsquos 9th term
Inaugural plenary session of the newly-
elected Parliament
Lead candidatesrsquo debate in the EU
Parliament
Member States propose members of the Commission
Exchange of views on multinational priorities
Commission Work Programme
EP vote of consent of the new Commission +
European Council formally appoints the commission
Parliamentary hearings of Commissioners designate
Election of the Commission
President by the Parliament
New Commision takes office
2
EU Elections Timeline
23-26 May
Jun
15 May
2 Jul
15-18 Jul
21-24 Oct
2-4 Jul
1 Nov
September - October
July - September November - December
On 15 May at 2100 the EU Parliament will host a Europe-wide broadcast lead candidatesrsquo debate in Brussels The debate will be organised and broadcast by Eurovision - the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
On 2 July the Parliamentrsquos 9th term will start and MEPs will meet for its constituent session in Strasbourg MEPs will elect the President the 14 Vice-Presidents and the five Quaestors of the House and decide on the number and composition of Parliamentrsquos standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term
BREXIT deadline extensions
Expected scenarios
YES DEAL NO DEAL
3
EP seat projections - April 2019
Because Brexit has now been delayed for six months with a new date set for 31 October 2019 which means the UK should now participate in EU polls
Important date to bear in mind is April 25 when UK political parties submit their candidate list to the elections watchdog
By the numbers mdash 751 is the number of MEPs who will be elected if the UK takes part in the election The Parliament will shrink to 705 members based on a different national distribution of seats if and when the UK leaves the EU
If the Parliament passes a deal by May 22 the UK will not take part in the EU elections
I
II
In case of no deal the 2019 European elections in the United Kingdom will take place on Thursday 23 May
If the Parliament cannot agree on a deal soon and the UK does not take part in the European elections on 23 May then a no-deal Brexit would happen on 1 June
4
EP seat projections - April 2019
Seat projections for the next European Parliament EU28 - 18 April 2019
Source httpwwweuroparleuropaeunewsenpress-room20190228IPR29246new-seat-projections-for-the-next-european-parliament-eu28
The European Parliament has published a new set of projections on how the next chamber might look based on polling data published in 28 EU member states until 15 April 2019
The projections were based on polling data in the 28 EU countries The European Peoplersquos Party is expected to remain the largest political grouping in the European Parliament after Mayrsquos election The latest seat projections released by the European Parliament give the EPP 180 seats representing 26 national delegations The EPP will occupy 24 of parliamentrsquos seats a drop of five points on the existing set up
The Socialists and Democrats will place second with 149 seats or 198 The SampD will see its share of seats drop by five points The SampD will be represented by 28 national delegations
The European Parliamentrsquos analysis shows gains by Eurosceptic and far-right political parties The Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) is projected to have 4 more seats than it does now while the Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF) is expected to grow by 25 seats
The liberal democrats grouping (ALDE) is projected to have 8 more seats and the European Greens will get 5 more seats
Implication for EU Commission President
The poll confirms previous forecasts showing losses for the EPP and Social Democrats which tend to cooperate in a sort of coalition in the European Parliament Under the latest projections the two groups would have to reach out to a third party to elect the next EU Commission President German Manfred Weber of the EPP is currently a frontrunner for EU executive post
bull European elections Who do the bookmakers think will win Source the European Gaming amp Betting Associations
European Election Manifesto 2019
5
European Election Manifesto 2019
All the major European parties have now published their manifestos for the upcoming European elections The manifestos vary both in size and in the messages that they want to put forward The overarching themes of the manifestos include migration the environment and sustainability the EU budget and the Eurozone as well as the need to take advantage of and manage digitalisation
Please see the manifestos of each party below to get more insights
ldquoLetrsquos open the next chapter for Europe togetherrdquo
Europe stands at a historical crossroads at these European elections the EPP commits to build a better Europe that is designed to
bull Protect Europersquos borders against illegal immigration as a precondition for securing our citizens and the trust in our Union
bull Fight terrorism and organised crime with police security and intelligence services
bull Protect our citizens through stronger defence and military security
bull Defend our European social model in a globalised world where everyone enjoys health insurance and high-quality public services where workers have their rights and where social interests and market forces are balanced
bull Fight climate change reducing the environmental and climate impacts on the economy and society defending the Paris Climate agreement protecting biodiversity
bull Preserve our cultural richness traditions and diversity
bull Safeguard our democracy and our European values ie Christian values human rights human dignity freedom and responsibility equality between men and women solidarity rule of law justice pluralism and tolerance
bull Fight against fake news and hate speech defend European social standards fight against health threats and combat the challenges arising from an ageing population antimicrobial resistance and chronic and infectious diseases
bull Improve our integration capacity promoting an effective and solid integration policy and encouraging the integration of recognized refugees
bull Lead the fight against poverty and the efforts to achieve sustainable development globally
bull Invest in the great potential of European citizens through a strategy based on three pillars the social market economy human-centred innovations and keeping all regions competitive
bull Empower EU citizens being politically engaged and truly feeling represented by elected leaders and institutions
European Peoples Party
6
European Election Manifesto 2019 Party of European Socialists
ldquoA New Social Contract for Europerdquo
For the Socialists and Democrats the status quo is not an option Europe needs a change of leadership and policy direction so the party commits to guarantee citizensrsquo wellbeing and ensure social and ecological progress leaving no person and no territory behind in the green and digital transitions
bull A Europe of equality and fairness with strong welfare states social safety nets and quality public services which tackles unemployment and social exclusion and defends the right to quality healthcare education and decent pensions
bull A Europe of solidarity for the many not the few creating economic opportunity for all and ensuring that prosperity is sustainable and shared fairly by all Europeans European fiscal rules must be reviewed to make sure that they foster sustainable growth and employment Rules of the financial and banking sectors must be reviewed
bull A sustainable Europe that protects our planet fights climate change protects biodiversity stops pollution improves mobility and meets new societal demands including sustainable production methods better nutrition reduced food waste better animal welfare etc
bull A free and democratic Europe which empowers citizen participation from the local to the European level enhances cultural diversity and makes individuals have equal rights and live free from discrimination prejudice and sexism and with full respect of their privacy and safety
bull A feminist Europe with equal rights for all ending the pay and pension gaps combatting sexual harassment and gender-based violence building a society where women and men enjoy the same work-life balance and equal political participation
bull A progressive Europe with a youth plan that gives access to quality healthcare childcare education
bull A strong and united Europe that promotes a better world Europe as a beacon of democracy peace and stability as well as a benchmark for social justice dialogue multilateralism human rights decent work the rule of law sustainable development and gender equality
Next week we will provide you with an insight on the manifesto of both the Alliance of Conservative and Reformists and the Alliance of European Liberals and Democrats
Alliance of Conservative and Reformists
ALDE Party
The European Left
European Free Alliance
European Green Party
7
Key MEPs relevant to IP practice areas
Public Health and Food Safety
Surname
Vălean
Childers
Faria
Kadenbach
EP Group
EPP
SampD
EPP
SampD
File
Chair of the ENVI Committee
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Shadow rapporteur on the report on EU options for improving access to medicines
Rapporteur of the Report on a European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Name
Adina-Ioana
Nessa
Joseacute Inaacutecio
Karin
Nationality
RO
IR
PT
AT
Running
Yes
No
TBC
No
Cabezoacuten Ruiz
Liese
Borzan
Buşoi
Lambert
Zdechovskyacute
SampD
EPP
SampD
EPP
EFA
EPP
Rapporteur of the Report on health technology assessment
Rapporteur on the Recommendation for second reading on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Co-Chair of the Interest Group on Innovation in Health and Social Care
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Soledad
Peter
Biljana
Cristian-Silviu
Jean
Tomaacuteš
ES
DE
CT
RO
UK
CZ
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Financial Services
Simon
De Lange
Gualtieri
SampD
EPP
SampD
Credit servicers credit purchasers and the recovery of collateral
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Peter
Esther
Roberto
DE
NL
IT
Yes
Yes
Yes
8
Transport
Charanzovaacute ALDE
Rapporteur of the report relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and the enforcement of the obligation to ensure aganst such liability
Dita CZ Yes
Financial Services
Vaping
Maydell
Sommer
Fox
Czarnecki
Hayes
Harkin
EPP
EPP
ECR
ECR
EPP
ALDE
European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for Business
e-cigrettes
European Deposit Insurance Scheme mdash EDIS
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Supporter of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Eva
Renate
Ashley
Ryszard
Brian
Marian
BG
DE
UK
PL
IRL
IRL
Yes
No
TBC
Yes
No
No
Tech
Voss
Reda
Niebler
Sippel
Zwiefka
EPP
EFA
EPP
SampD
EPP
Rapporteur on the report on copyright in the Digital Single Market
Report on the European Cybersecurity Industrial Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres
Rapporteur on the Cybersecurity Act
Rapporteur for the proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters and Proposal for a regulation on privacy and electronic communications
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 20171132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law
Axel
Julia
Angelika
Birgit
Tadeusz
DE
DE
DE
DE
PL
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
9
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
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Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
BREXIT deadline extensions
Expected scenarios
YES DEAL NO DEAL
3
EP seat projections - April 2019
Because Brexit has now been delayed for six months with a new date set for 31 October 2019 which means the UK should now participate in EU polls
Important date to bear in mind is April 25 when UK political parties submit their candidate list to the elections watchdog
By the numbers mdash 751 is the number of MEPs who will be elected if the UK takes part in the election The Parliament will shrink to 705 members based on a different national distribution of seats if and when the UK leaves the EU
If the Parliament passes a deal by May 22 the UK will not take part in the EU elections
I
II
In case of no deal the 2019 European elections in the United Kingdom will take place on Thursday 23 May
If the Parliament cannot agree on a deal soon and the UK does not take part in the European elections on 23 May then a no-deal Brexit would happen on 1 June
4
EP seat projections - April 2019
Seat projections for the next European Parliament EU28 - 18 April 2019
Source httpwwweuroparleuropaeunewsenpress-room20190228IPR29246new-seat-projections-for-the-next-european-parliament-eu28
The European Parliament has published a new set of projections on how the next chamber might look based on polling data published in 28 EU member states until 15 April 2019
The projections were based on polling data in the 28 EU countries The European Peoplersquos Party is expected to remain the largest political grouping in the European Parliament after Mayrsquos election The latest seat projections released by the European Parliament give the EPP 180 seats representing 26 national delegations The EPP will occupy 24 of parliamentrsquos seats a drop of five points on the existing set up
The Socialists and Democrats will place second with 149 seats or 198 The SampD will see its share of seats drop by five points The SampD will be represented by 28 national delegations
The European Parliamentrsquos analysis shows gains by Eurosceptic and far-right political parties The Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) is projected to have 4 more seats than it does now while the Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF) is expected to grow by 25 seats
The liberal democrats grouping (ALDE) is projected to have 8 more seats and the European Greens will get 5 more seats
Implication for EU Commission President
The poll confirms previous forecasts showing losses for the EPP and Social Democrats which tend to cooperate in a sort of coalition in the European Parliament Under the latest projections the two groups would have to reach out to a third party to elect the next EU Commission President German Manfred Weber of the EPP is currently a frontrunner for EU executive post
bull European elections Who do the bookmakers think will win Source the European Gaming amp Betting Associations
European Election Manifesto 2019
5
European Election Manifesto 2019
All the major European parties have now published their manifestos for the upcoming European elections The manifestos vary both in size and in the messages that they want to put forward The overarching themes of the manifestos include migration the environment and sustainability the EU budget and the Eurozone as well as the need to take advantage of and manage digitalisation
Please see the manifestos of each party below to get more insights
ldquoLetrsquos open the next chapter for Europe togetherrdquo
Europe stands at a historical crossroads at these European elections the EPP commits to build a better Europe that is designed to
bull Protect Europersquos borders against illegal immigration as a precondition for securing our citizens and the trust in our Union
bull Fight terrorism and organised crime with police security and intelligence services
bull Protect our citizens through stronger defence and military security
bull Defend our European social model in a globalised world where everyone enjoys health insurance and high-quality public services where workers have their rights and where social interests and market forces are balanced
bull Fight climate change reducing the environmental and climate impacts on the economy and society defending the Paris Climate agreement protecting biodiversity
bull Preserve our cultural richness traditions and diversity
bull Safeguard our democracy and our European values ie Christian values human rights human dignity freedom and responsibility equality between men and women solidarity rule of law justice pluralism and tolerance
bull Fight against fake news and hate speech defend European social standards fight against health threats and combat the challenges arising from an ageing population antimicrobial resistance and chronic and infectious diseases
bull Improve our integration capacity promoting an effective and solid integration policy and encouraging the integration of recognized refugees
bull Lead the fight against poverty and the efforts to achieve sustainable development globally
bull Invest in the great potential of European citizens through a strategy based on three pillars the social market economy human-centred innovations and keeping all regions competitive
bull Empower EU citizens being politically engaged and truly feeling represented by elected leaders and institutions
European Peoples Party
6
European Election Manifesto 2019 Party of European Socialists
ldquoA New Social Contract for Europerdquo
For the Socialists and Democrats the status quo is not an option Europe needs a change of leadership and policy direction so the party commits to guarantee citizensrsquo wellbeing and ensure social and ecological progress leaving no person and no territory behind in the green and digital transitions
bull A Europe of equality and fairness with strong welfare states social safety nets and quality public services which tackles unemployment and social exclusion and defends the right to quality healthcare education and decent pensions
bull A Europe of solidarity for the many not the few creating economic opportunity for all and ensuring that prosperity is sustainable and shared fairly by all Europeans European fiscal rules must be reviewed to make sure that they foster sustainable growth and employment Rules of the financial and banking sectors must be reviewed
bull A sustainable Europe that protects our planet fights climate change protects biodiversity stops pollution improves mobility and meets new societal demands including sustainable production methods better nutrition reduced food waste better animal welfare etc
bull A free and democratic Europe which empowers citizen participation from the local to the European level enhances cultural diversity and makes individuals have equal rights and live free from discrimination prejudice and sexism and with full respect of their privacy and safety
bull A feminist Europe with equal rights for all ending the pay and pension gaps combatting sexual harassment and gender-based violence building a society where women and men enjoy the same work-life balance and equal political participation
bull A progressive Europe with a youth plan that gives access to quality healthcare childcare education
bull A strong and united Europe that promotes a better world Europe as a beacon of democracy peace and stability as well as a benchmark for social justice dialogue multilateralism human rights decent work the rule of law sustainable development and gender equality
Next week we will provide you with an insight on the manifesto of both the Alliance of Conservative and Reformists and the Alliance of European Liberals and Democrats
Alliance of Conservative and Reformists
ALDE Party
The European Left
European Free Alliance
European Green Party
7
Key MEPs relevant to IP practice areas
Public Health and Food Safety
Surname
Vălean
Childers
Faria
Kadenbach
EP Group
EPP
SampD
EPP
SampD
File
Chair of the ENVI Committee
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Shadow rapporteur on the report on EU options for improving access to medicines
Rapporteur of the Report on a European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Name
Adina-Ioana
Nessa
Joseacute Inaacutecio
Karin
Nationality
RO
IR
PT
AT
Running
Yes
No
TBC
No
Cabezoacuten Ruiz
Liese
Borzan
Buşoi
Lambert
Zdechovskyacute
SampD
EPP
SampD
EPP
EFA
EPP
Rapporteur of the Report on health technology assessment
Rapporteur on the Recommendation for second reading on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Co-Chair of the Interest Group on Innovation in Health and Social Care
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Soledad
Peter
Biljana
Cristian-Silviu
Jean
Tomaacuteš
ES
DE
CT
RO
UK
CZ
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Financial Services
Simon
De Lange
Gualtieri
SampD
EPP
SampD
Credit servicers credit purchasers and the recovery of collateral
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Peter
Esther
Roberto
DE
NL
IT
Yes
Yes
Yes
8
Transport
Charanzovaacute ALDE
Rapporteur of the report relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and the enforcement of the obligation to ensure aganst such liability
Dita CZ Yes
Financial Services
Vaping
Maydell
Sommer
Fox
Czarnecki
Hayes
Harkin
EPP
EPP
ECR
ECR
EPP
ALDE
European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for Business
e-cigrettes
European Deposit Insurance Scheme mdash EDIS
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Supporter of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Eva
Renate
Ashley
Ryszard
Brian
Marian
BG
DE
UK
PL
IRL
IRL
Yes
No
TBC
Yes
No
No
Tech
Voss
Reda
Niebler
Sippel
Zwiefka
EPP
EFA
EPP
SampD
EPP
Rapporteur on the report on copyright in the Digital Single Market
Report on the European Cybersecurity Industrial Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres
Rapporteur on the Cybersecurity Act
Rapporteur for the proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters and Proposal for a regulation on privacy and electronic communications
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 20171132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law
Axel
Julia
Angelika
Birgit
Tadeusz
DE
DE
DE
DE
PL
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
9
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
4
EP seat projections - April 2019
Seat projections for the next European Parliament EU28 - 18 April 2019
Source httpwwweuroparleuropaeunewsenpress-room20190228IPR29246new-seat-projections-for-the-next-european-parliament-eu28
The European Parliament has published a new set of projections on how the next chamber might look based on polling data published in 28 EU member states until 15 April 2019
The projections were based on polling data in the 28 EU countries The European Peoplersquos Party is expected to remain the largest political grouping in the European Parliament after Mayrsquos election The latest seat projections released by the European Parliament give the EPP 180 seats representing 26 national delegations The EPP will occupy 24 of parliamentrsquos seats a drop of five points on the existing set up
The Socialists and Democrats will place second with 149 seats or 198 The SampD will see its share of seats drop by five points The SampD will be represented by 28 national delegations
The European Parliamentrsquos analysis shows gains by Eurosceptic and far-right political parties The Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) is projected to have 4 more seats than it does now while the Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF) is expected to grow by 25 seats
The liberal democrats grouping (ALDE) is projected to have 8 more seats and the European Greens will get 5 more seats
Implication for EU Commission President
The poll confirms previous forecasts showing losses for the EPP and Social Democrats which tend to cooperate in a sort of coalition in the European Parliament Under the latest projections the two groups would have to reach out to a third party to elect the next EU Commission President German Manfred Weber of the EPP is currently a frontrunner for EU executive post
bull European elections Who do the bookmakers think will win Source the European Gaming amp Betting Associations
European Election Manifesto 2019
5
European Election Manifesto 2019
All the major European parties have now published their manifestos for the upcoming European elections The manifestos vary both in size and in the messages that they want to put forward The overarching themes of the manifestos include migration the environment and sustainability the EU budget and the Eurozone as well as the need to take advantage of and manage digitalisation
Please see the manifestos of each party below to get more insights
ldquoLetrsquos open the next chapter for Europe togetherrdquo
Europe stands at a historical crossroads at these European elections the EPP commits to build a better Europe that is designed to
bull Protect Europersquos borders against illegal immigration as a precondition for securing our citizens and the trust in our Union
bull Fight terrorism and organised crime with police security and intelligence services
bull Protect our citizens through stronger defence and military security
bull Defend our European social model in a globalised world where everyone enjoys health insurance and high-quality public services where workers have their rights and where social interests and market forces are balanced
bull Fight climate change reducing the environmental and climate impacts on the economy and society defending the Paris Climate agreement protecting biodiversity
bull Preserve our cultural richness traditions and diversity
bull Safeguard our democracy and our European values ie Christian values human rights human dignity freedom and responsibility equality between men and women solidarity rule of law justice pluralism and tolerance
bull Fight against fake news and hate speech defend European social standards fight against health threats and combat the challenges arising from an ageing population antimicrobial resistance and chronic and infectious diseases
bull Improve our integration capacity promoting an effective and solid integration policy and encouraging the integration of recognized refugees
bull Lead the fight against poverty and the efforts to achieve sustainable development globally
bull Invest in the great potential of European citizens through a strategy based on three pillars the social market economy human-centred innovations and keeping all regions competitive
bull Empower EU citizens being politically engaged and truly feeling represented by elected leaders and institutions
European Peoples Party
6
European Election Manifesto 2019 Party of European Socialists
ldquoA New Social Contract for Europerdquo
For the Socialists and Democrats the status quo is not an option Europe needs a change of leadership and policy direction so the party commits to guarantee citizensrsquo wellbeing and ensure social and ecological progress leaving no person and no territory behind in the green and digital transitions
bull A Europe of equality and fairness with strong welfare states social safety nets and quality public services which tackles unemployment and social exclusion and defends the right to quality healthcare education and decent pensions
bull A Europe of solidarity for the many not the few creating economic opportunity for all and ensuring that prosperity is sustainable and shared fairly by all Europeans European fiscal rules must be reviewed to make sure that they foster sustainable growth and employment Rules of the financial and banking sectors must be reviewed
bull A sustainable Europe that protects our planet fights climate change protects biodiversity stops pollution improves mobility and meets new societal demands including sustainable production methods better nutrition reduced food waste better animal welfare etc
bull A free and democratic Europe which empowers citizen participation from the local to the European level enhances cultural diversity and makes individuals have equal rights and live free from discrimination prejudice and sexism and with full respect of their privacy and safety
bull A feminist Europe with equal rights for all ending the pay and pension gaps combatting sexual harassment and gender-based violence building a society where women and men enjoy the same work-life balance and equal political participation
bull A progressive Europe with a youth plan that gives access to quality healthcare childcare education
bull A strong and united Europe that promotes a better world Europe as a beacon of democracy peace and stability as well as a benchmark for social justice dialogue multilateralism human rights decent work the rule of law sustainable development and gender equality
Next week we will provide you with an insight on the manifesto of both the Alliance of Conservative and Reformists and the Alliance of European Liberals and Democrats
Alliance of Conservative and Reformists
ALDE Party
The European Left
European Free Alliance
European Green Party
7
Key MEPs relevant to IP practice areas
Public Health and Food Safety
Surname
Vălean
Childers
Faria
Kadenbach
EP Group
EPP
SampD
EPP
SampD
File
Chair of the ENVI Committee
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Shadow rapporteur on the report on EU options for improving access to medicines
Rapporteur of the Report on a European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Name
Adina-Ioana
Nessa
Joseacute Inaacutecio
Karin
Nationality
RO
IR
PT
AT
Running
Yes
No
TBC
No
Cabezoacuten Ruiz
Liese
Borzan
Buşoi
Lambert
Zdechovskyacute
SampD
EPP
SampD
EPP
EFA
EPP
Rapporteur of the Report on health technology assessment
Rapporteur on the Recommendation for second reading on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Co-Chair of the Interest Group on Innovation in Health and Social Care
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Soledad
Peter
Biljana
Cristian-Silviu
Jean
Tomaacuteš
ES
DE
CT
RO
UK
CZ
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Financial Services
Simon
De Lange
Gualtieri
SampD
EPP
SampD
Credit servicers credit purchasers and the recovery of collateral
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Peter
Esther
Roberto
DE
NL
IT
Yes
Yes
Yes
8
Transport
Charanzovaacute ALDE
Rapporteur of the report relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and the enforcement of the obligation to ensure aganst such liability
Dita CZ Yes
Financial Services
Vaping
Maydell
Sommer
Fox
Czarnecki
Hayes
Harkin
EPP
EPP
ECR
ECR
EPP
ALDE
European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for Business
e-cigrettes
European Deposit Insurance Scheme mdash EDIS
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Supporter of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Eva
Renate
Ashley
Ryszard
Brian
Marian
BG
DE
UK
PL
IRL
IRL
Yes
No
TBC
Yes
No
No
Tech
Voss
Reda
Niebler
Sippel
Zwiefka
EPP
EFA
EPP
SampD
EPP
Rapporteur on the report on copyright in the Digital Single Market
Report on the European Cybersecurity Industrial Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres
Rapporteur on the Cybersecurity Act
Rapporteur for the proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters and Proposal for a regulation on privacy and electronic communications
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 20171132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law
Axel
Julia
Angelika
Birgit
Tadeusz
DE
DE
DE
DE
PL
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
9
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
European Election Manifesto 2019
5
European Election Manifesto 2019
All the major European parties have now published their manifestos for the upcoming European elections The manifestos vary both in size and in the messages that they want to put forward The overarching themes of the manifestos include migration the environment and sustainability the EU budget and the Eurozone as well as the need to take advantage of and manage digitalisation
Please see the manifestos of each party below to get more insights
ldquoLetrsquos open the next chapter for Europe togetherrdquo
Europe stands at a historical crossroads at these European elections the EPP commits to build a better Europe that is designed to
bull Protect Europersquos borders against illegal immigration as a precondition for securing our citizens and the trust in our Union
bull Fight terrorism and organised crime with police security and intelligence services
bull Protect our citizens through stronger defence and military security
bull Defend our European social model in a globalised world where everyone enjoys health insurance and high-quality public services where workers have their rights and where social interests and market forces are balanced
bull Fight climate change reducing the environmental and climate impacts on the economy and society defending the Paris Climate agreement protecting biodiversity
bull Preserve our cultural richness traditions and diversity
bull Safeguard our democracy and our European values ie Christian values human rights human dignity freedom and responsibility equality between men and women solidarity rule of law justice pluralism and tolerance
bull Fight against fake news and hate speech defend European social standards fight against health threats and combat the challenges arising from an ageing population antimicrobial resistance and chronic and infectious diseases
bull Improve our integration capacity promoting an effective and solid integration policy and encouraging the integration of recognized refugees
bull Lead the fight against poverty and the efforts to achieve sustainable development globally
bull Invest in the great potential of European citizens through a strategy based on three pillars the social market economy human-centred innovations and keeping all regions competitive
bull Empower EU citizens being politically engaged and truly feeling represented by elected leaders and institutions
European Peoples Party
6
European Election Manifesto 2019 Party of European Socialists
ldquoA New Social Contract for Europerdquo
For the Socialists and Democrats the status quo is not an option Europe needs a change of leadership and policy direction so the party commits to guarantee citizensrsquo wellbeing and ensure social and ecological progress leaving no person and no territory behind in the green and digital transitions
bull A Europe of equality and fairness with strong welfare states social safety nets and quality public services which tackles unemployment and social exclusion and defends the right to quality healthcare education and decent pensions
bull A Europe of solidarity for the many not the few creating economic opportunity for all and ensuring that prosperity is sustainable and shared fairly by all Europeans European fiscal rules must be reviewed to make sure that they foster sustainable growth and employment Rules of the financial and banking sectors must be reviewed
bull A sustainable Europe that protects our planet fights climate change protects biodiversity stops pollution improves mobility and meets new societal demands including sustainable production methods better nutrition reduced food waste better animal welfare etc
bull A free and democratic Europe which empowers citizen participation from the local to the European level enhances cultural diversity and makes individuals have equal rights and live free from discrimination prejudice and sexism and with full respect of their privacy and safety
bull A feminist Europe with equal rights for all ending the pay and pension gaps combatting sexual harassment and gender-based violence building a society where women and men enjoy the same work-life balance and equal political participation
bull A progressive Europe with a youth plan that gives access to quality healthcare childcare education
bull A strong and united Europe that promotes a better world Europe as a beacon of democracy peace and stability as well as a benchmark for social justice dialogue multilateralism human rights decent work the rule of law sustainable development and gender equality
Next week we will provide you with an insight on the manifesto of both the Alliance of Conservative and Reformists and the Alliance of European Liberals and Democrats
Alliance of Conservative and Reformists
ALDE Party
The European Left
European Free Alliance
European Green Party
7
Key MEPs relevant to IP practice areas
Public Health and Food Safety
Surname
Vălean
Childers
Faria
Kadenbach
EP Group
EPP
SampD
EPP
SampD
File
Chair of the ENVI Committee
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Shadow rapporteur on the report on EU options for improving access to medicines
Rapporteur of the Report on a European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Name
Adina-Ioana
Nessa
Joseacute Inaacutecio
Karin
Nationality
RO
IR
PT
AT
Running
Yes
No
TBC
No
Cabezoacuten Ruiz
Liese
Borzan
Buşoi
Lambert
Zdechovskyacute
SampD
EPP
SampD
EPP
EFA
EPP
Rapporteur of the Report on health technology assessment
Rapporteur on the Recommendation for second reading on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Co-Chair of the Interest Group on Innovation in Health and Social Care
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Soledad
Peter
Biljana
Cristian-Silviu
Jean
Tomaacuteš
ES
DE
CT
RO
UK
CZ
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Financial Services
Simon
De Lange
Gualtieri
SampD
EPP
SampD
Credit servicers credit purchasers and the recovery of collateral
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Peter
Esther
Roberto
DE
NL
IT
Yes
Yes
Yes
8
Transport
Charanzovaacute ALDE
Rapporteur of the report relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and the enforcement of the obligation to ensure aganst such liability
Dita CZ Yes
Financial Services
Vaping
Maydell
Sommer
Fox
Czarnecki
Hayes
Harkin
EPP
EPP
ECR
ECR
EPP
ALDE
European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for Business
e-cigrettes
European Deposit Insurance Scheme mdash EDIS
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Supporter of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Eva
Renate
Ashley
Ryszard
Brian
Marian
BG
DE
UK
PL
IRL
IRL
Yes
No
TBC
Yes
No
No
Tech
Voss
Reda
Niebler
Sippel
Zwiefka
EPP
EFA
EPP
SampD
EPP
Rapporteur on the report on copyright in the Digital Single Market
Report on the European Cybersecurity Industrial Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres
Rapporteur on the Cybersecurity Act
Rapporteur for the proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters and Proposal for a regulation on privacy and electronic communications
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 20171132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law
Axel
Julia
Angelika
Birgit
Tadeusz
DE
DE
DE
DE
PL
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
9
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
6
European Election Manifesto 2019 Party of European Socialists
ldquoA New Social Contract for Europerdquo
For the Socialists and Democrats the status quo is not an option Europe needs a change of leadership and policy direction so the party commits to guarantee citizensrsquo wellbeing and ensure social and ecological progress leaving no person and no territory behind in the green and digital transitions
bull A Europe of equality and fairness with strong welfare states social safety nets and quality public services which tackles unemployment and social exclusion and defends the right to quality healthcare education and decent pensions
bull A Europe of solidarity for the many not the few creating economic opportunity for all and ensuring that prosperity is sustainable and shared fairly by all Europeans European fiscal rules must be reviewed to make sure that they foster sustainable growth and employment Rules of the financial and banking sectors must be reviewed
bull A sustainable Europe that protects our planet fights climate change protects biodiversity stops pollution improves mobility and meets new societal demands including sustainable production methods better nutrition reduced food waste better animal welfare etc
bull A free and democratic Europe which empowers citizen participation from the local to the European level enhances cultural diversity and makes individuals have equal rights and live free from discrimination prejudice and sexism and with full respect of their privacy and safety
bull A feminist Europe with equal rights for all ending the pay and pension gaps combatting sexual harassment and gender-based violence building a society where women and men enjoy the same work-life balance and equal political participation
bull A progressive Europe with a youth plan that gives access to quality healthcare childcare education
bull A strong and united Europe that promotes a better world Europe as a beacon of democracy peace and stability as well as a benchmark for social justice dialogue multilateralism human rights decent work the rule of law sustainable development and gender equality
Next week we will provide you with an insight on the manifesto of both the Alliance of Conservative and Reformists and the Alliance of European Liberals and Democrats
Alliance of Conservative and Reformists
ALDE Party
The European Left
European Free Alliance
European Green Party
7
Key MEPs relevant to IP practice areas
Public Health and Food Safety
Surname
Vălean
Childers
Faria
Kadenbach
EP Group
EPP
SampD
EPP
SampD
File
Chair of the ENVI Committee
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Shadow rapporteur on the report on EU options for improving access to medicines
Rapporteur of the Report on a European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Name
Adina-Ioana
Nessa
Joseacute Inaacutecio
Karin
Nationality
RO
IR
PT
AT
Running
Yes
No
TBC
No
Cabezoacuten Ruiz
Liese
Borzan
Buşoi
Lambert
Zdechovskyacute
SampD
EPP
SampD
EPP
EFA
EPP
Rapporteur of the Report on health technology assessment
Rapporteur on the Recommendation for second reading on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Co-Chair of the Interest Group on Innovation in Health and Social Care
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Soledad
Peter
Biljana
Cristian-Silviu
Jean
Tomaacuteš
ES
DE
CT
RO
UK
CZ
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Financial Services
Simon
De Lange
Gualtieri
SampD
EPP
SampD
Credit servicers credit purchasers and the recovery of collateral
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Peter
Esther
Roberto
DE
NL
IT
Yes
Yes
Yes
8
Transport
Charanzovaacute ALDE
Rapporteur of the report relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and the enforcement of the obligation to ensure aganst such liability
Dita CZ Yes
Financial Services
Vaping
Maydell
Sommer
Fox
Czarnecki
Hayes
Harkin
EPP
EPP
ECR
ECR
EPP
ALDE
European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for Business
e-cigrettes
European Deposit Insurance Scheme mdash EDIS
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Supporter of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Eva
Renate
Ashley
Ryszard
Brian
Marian
BG
DE
UK
PL
IRL
IRL
Yes
No
TBC
Yes
No
No
Tech
Voss
Reda
Niebler
Sippel
Zwiefka
EPP
EFA
EPP
SampD
EPP
Rapporteur on the report on copyright in the Digital Single Market
Report on the European Cybersecurity Industrial Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres
Rapporteur on the Cybersecurity Act
Rapporteur for the proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters and Proposal for a regulation on privacy and electronic communications
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 20171132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law
Axel
Julia
Angelika
Birgit
Tadeusz
DE
DE
DE
DE
PL
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
9
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
7
Key MEPs relevant to IP practice areas
Public Health and Food Safety
Surname
Vălean
Childers
Faria
Kadenbach
EP Group
EPP
SampD
EPP
SampD
File
Chair of the ENVI Committee
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Shadow rapporteur on the report on EU options for improving access to medicines
Rapporteur of the Report on a European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Name
Adina-Ioana
Nessa
Joseacute Inaacutecio
Karin
Nationality
RO
IR
PT
AT
Running
Yes
No
TBC
No
Cabezoacuten Ruiz
Liese
Borzan
Buşoi
Lambert
Zdechovskyacute
SampD
EPP
SampD
EPP
EFA
EPP
Rapporteur of the Report on health technology assessment
Rapporteur on the Recommendation for second reading on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Co-Chair of the Interest Group on Innovation in Health and Social Care
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Soledad
Peter
Biljana
Cristian-Silviu
Jean
Tomaacuteš
ES
DE
CT
RO
UK
CZ
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Financial Services
Simon
De Lange
Gualtieri
SampD
EPP
SampD
Credit servicers credit purchasers and the recovery of collateral
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Peter
Esther
Roberto
DE
NL
IT
Yes
Yes
Yes
8
Transport
Charanzovaacute ALDE
Rapporteur of the report relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and the enforcement of the obligation to ensure aganst such liability
Dita CZ Yes
Financial Services
Vaping
Maydell
Sommer
Fox
Czarnecki
Hayes
Harkin
EPP
EPP
ECR
ECR
EPP
ALDE
European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for Business
e-cigrettes
European Deposit Insurance Scheme mdash EDIS
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Supporter of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Eva
Renate
Ashley
Ryszard
Brian
Marian
BG
DE
UK
PL
IRL
IRL
Yes
No
TBC
Yes
No
No
Tech
Voss
Reda
Niebler
Sippel
Zwiefka
EPP
EFA
EPP
SampD
EPP
Rapporteur on the report on copyright in the Digital Single Market
Report on the European Cybersecurity Industrial Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres
Rapporteur on the Cybersecurity Act
Rapporteur for the proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters and Proposal for a regulation on privacy and electronic communications
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 20171132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law
Axel
Julia
Angelika
Birgit
Tadeusz
DE
DE
DE
DE
PL
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
9
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
Financial Services
Simon
De Lange
Gualtieri
SampD
EPP
SampD
Credit servicers credit purchasers and the recovery of collateral
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Cross-border payments and currency conversion charges
Peter
Esther
Roberto
DE
NL
IT
Yes
Yes
Yes
8
Transport
Charanzovaacute ALDE
Rapporteur of the report relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and the enforcement of the obligation to ensure aganst such liability
Dita CZ Yes
Financial Services
Vaping
Maydell
Sommer
Fox
Czarnecki
Hayes
Harkin
EPP
EPP
ECR
ECR
EPP
ALDE
European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for Business
e-cigrettes
European Deposit Insurance Scheme mdash EDIS
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Supporter of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group
Chair of the European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group Co-Chair of the EP Interest Group on Mental Health Well-being and Brain Disorders
Eva
Renate
Ashley
Ryszard
Brian
Marian
BG
DE
UK
PL
IRL
IRL
Yes
No
TBC
Yes
No
No
Tech
Voss
Reda
Niebler
Sippel
Zwiefka
EPP
EFA
EPP
SampD
EPP
Rapporteur on the report on copyright in the Digital Single Market
Report on the European Cybersecurity Industrial Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres
Rapporteur on the Cybersecurity Act
Rapporteur for the proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters and Proposal for a regulation on privacy and electronic communications
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 20171132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law
Axel
Julia
Angelika
Birgit
Tadeusz
DE
DE
DE
DE
PL
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
9
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
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Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
Tech
Voss
Reda
Niebler
Sippel
Zwiefka
EPP
EFA
EPP
SampD
EPP
Rapporteur on the report on copyright in the Digital Single Market
Report on the European Cybersecurity Industrial Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres
Rapporteur on the Cybersecurity Act
Rapporteur for the proposal for a regulation on European Production and Preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters and Proposal for a regulation on privacy and electronic communications
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 20171132 as regards the use of digital tools and processes in company law
Axel
Julia
Angelika
Birgit
Tadeusz
DE
DE
DE
DE
PL
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
9
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
10
Die Spitzenkandidaten European partiesrsquo lead candidates
Political Group What do I want for a better Europe Lead Candidate
Several European political parties have already nominated their lead candidates for the European Commission Presidency they will present and debate their political programmes for the future of Europe in live debates to be held during the election campaign in April and May
European Peoplersquos Party (EPP)
A better Europe creates opportunities jobs jobs jobs ndash5 million new jobs for Europe with new and fair trade agreements a strengthened Single Market and an ambitious Cohesion Policy We cannot accept different living standards in Europe
A better Europe is a Europe that protects the security threats that we face can only be solved if we act together We want 10000 additional Frontex officers to control our external borders we will connect all our existing databases to fight against criminals and we will return illegal migrants to their home countries
A better Europe leads in the field of digital innovation we have to establish a true Innovation Union that meets the challenges of the digital age With the joint research strength of our continent we could finally find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer
A better Europe sticks to its identity Europe is more than just a market ndash Europe is a union of values We will defend these values in Europe and throughout the world This is why for example Turkey cannot be a Member of the European Union
A better Europe inspires young people Europersquos future must be driven by the enthusiasm and the creativity of its youth This is why the next European Commission has to propose a massively stepped-up Erasmus+ programme and a long-lasting DiscoverEU giving Interrail passes to every 18-year old
A better Europe gives people a greater say Let us live democracy in Europe we need more democracy and transparency with a stronger European Parliament and stronger national parliaments an efficient and account-able Commission and a rule of law which is respected everywhere
More information here
Manfred Weber
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
11
National elections scheduled in the run-up to European elections
14 April Legislative elections in Finland
28 April Legislative elections in Spain
12 May Presidential elections in Lithuania
26 May Legislative elections in Belgium
Party of European Socialists (PES)
Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)
European Free Alliance (EFA)
The Party of the European Left
European Green Party
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
More info will be provided in the upcoming editions
8 resolutions form the basis of the 2019 PES election manifesto
1 Equal Societies Empowering youth
2 Equal Societies Social Europe
3 Equal Societies Progressive economy
4 Equal Societies For a stronger democracy in Europe
5 Equal Societies A healthy environment and food green growth and modern industries
6 Equal Societies For a Europe of gender equality and empowered women
7 Equal Societies For a fair sustainable peaceful and prosperous world
8 Equal Societies For fair and progressive asylum and migration policies that work for all
Frans Timmermans
Jan Zahradil
Oriol Junqueras
Violeta Tomič Nico Cue
Ska Keller Bas Eickhout
Nicola Beer Emma Bonino Violeta Bulc Katalin Cseh Luis Garicano Guy Verhofstadt Margrethe Vestager
Finlandrsquos Social Democrats won a narrow victory in Sundayrsquos parliamentary election mdash the first such win for the center-left party in two decades The result was extremely tight with the Social Democrats securing 177 percent of the vote compared to the far-right Finns Party finish-ing second at 175 percent with nearly all votes counted The Finnish Social Democratsrsquo victory represents a rare success in Europe for left-of-center parties which have struggled with waning support in countries such as France Germany and Italy in recent years
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
SAVE THE DATE 29 April Maastricht Debate 2019 with the lead candidates of the European political parties for the role of European Commission President The 90-minute event will be broadcast live across the European Union
The following Spitzenkandidaten have confirmed their participation
Bas Eickhout for the European Green Party
Frans Timmermans for the Party of European Socialists
Guy Verhofstadt for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Jan Zahradil for the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe
Questions will focus on three themes
1 Digital Europe
2 Sustainable Europe
3 The Future of Europe
12
Useful links
National polls on voting intentions (January 2019)
Europe on your smartphone explore EU present and future with the Citizensrsquo App
Election watch
instinctifcom
To hear more from our clients please visit httpbrusselsinstinctifcom
For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
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For more information about our offer please email brusselsinstinctifcom
IP_Brussels instinctif-partners instinctifpartners instinctifbrussels
London | Oxford | Frankfurt | Berlin | Cologne | Munich | Brussels Dublin | Johannesburg | Dubai | Hong Kong | Beijing | Shanghai
Brandon MitchenerManaging PartnerD +32 (0) 2 896 91 51BrandonMitchenerinstinctifcom
Melina RasoAssociate DirectorD +32 (0)2 626 1995MelinaRasoinstinctifcom
Laura CigolotAccount ExecutiveD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00Lauracigolotinstinctifcom
Aroa MoleroResearch AssistantD +32 (0) 2 626 95 00 AroaMoleroinstinctifcom
Do you want to know more Get in touch with our EU Elections experts in Brussels
