ECR Party cherishes the important role of civil associations, families and other bodies that fill the space between the individual and the government.

ECR Party acknowledges the unique democratic legitimacy of the nation-state.

ECR Party is committed to the spread of free commerce and open competition, in Europe and globally.

ECR Party recognises the equality of all citizens before the law, regardless of ethnicity, sex or social class. It rejects all forms of extremism, authoritarianism and racism.

ECR Party understands that open societies rest upon the dignity and autonomy of the individual, who should be as free as possible from state coercion.

ECR Party favours the exercise of power at the lowest practicable level – by the individual where possible, by local or national authorities in preference to supranational bodies.

ECR Party is committed to the equality of all European democracies, whatever their size, and regardless of which international associations they join.