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EPP Calls for Stronger EU Defense and Asylum Reforms

1/31/2026

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  • The European People's Party (EPP) advocates better Lisbon Treaty implementation to address shifts in global power among the United States, China, and Russia.
  • Manfred Weber, the EPP leader, urges broader majority voting in EU decisions and a clear military response plan for attacks on member states.
  • The EPP's 2026 agenda focuses on defense, cyber security, and addressing demographic challenges in Europe.
  • The EPP supports tougher asylum rules and border security.