Two members of the ECR Group in the European Committee of the Regions will lead the work on initiatives that fall under the Preparedness Union agenda of the EU: an EU Stockpiling Strategy and a Medical Countermeasures Strategy. Both are designed to improve access to essential goods for European citizens and societies, businesses and economies – ensuring continuity of essential goods and lifesaving medical supplies at all times, in particular during crises such as major energy blackouts, natural disasters, conflicts or pandemics.

The President of Lazio Regional Council Antonello Aurigemma has been appointed rapporteur of the opinion "Medical Countermeasures Strategy" whilst Ádám Karácsony is rapporteur of the "EU stockpiling strategy: Boosting the EU's material preparedness for crisis". 

Encompassing the topics of security, preparedness, competitiveness, and economic resilience, these three opinions represent the Group's priorities and will see the ECR rapporteurs fully committed to putting forward the needs of local and regional conservative communities in Europe.