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Renovate Europe Day 2026

2014–2019 European Parliament

MEP Photos 2016

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In July 2016, MEPs were asked why they support the vision of achieving an NZEB building stock in the EU by 2050.

Mosaic of the 26 MEPs’ photos around the Renovate Europe logo

Find out below why these 26 MEPs, from 4 political groups and 15 countries, support Renovate Europe.

Brando Benifei, S&D: “Perché una gioventù qualificata e lavori di qualità segneranno il futuro” (Because skilled youth and quality jobs will drive the future)
Paul Brannen, S&D: “Because our homes have such an impact on our health”
Nessa Childers, S&D: “Because every EU citizen should be able to afford their energy”
Jill Evans, Greens/EFA: “Because cherished family homes must withstand the pressures of time”
Tanja Fajon, S&D: “Ker je naš dom tako pomemben za naše življenje” (Because our home matters so much to our lives)
Ana Gomes, S&D: “Porque a renovação energética significa empregos locais para a população local” (Because energy renovation means local jobs for local people)
Theresa Griffin, S&D: “Because energy renovation means local jobs for local people”
Sylvie Guillaume, S&D: “Parce qu’investir aujourd’hui soutiendra les PME de demain” (Because investing today will support the SMEs of tomorrow)
Othmar Karas, EPP: “Weil Investitionen von heute die KMUs von morgen unterstützen werden” (Because investing today will support the SMEs of tomorrow)
Seán Kelly, EPP: “Because every EU citizen should be able to afford their energy”
Jude Kirton-Darling, S&D: “Because skilled youth and quality jobs will drive the future”
Jean Lambert, Greens/EFA: “Because local SME jobs depend on a thriving renovation market”
Jo Leinen, S&D: “Weil energetische Sanierung Jobs für die Menschen vor Ort bedeutet” (Because energy renovation means local jobs for local people)
Edouard Martin, S&D: “Parce que les foyers que nous chérissons doivent résister à l’épreuve du temps” (Because cherished family homes must withstand the pressures of time)
Valentinas Mazuronis, ALDE: “Nes investuodami šiandien palaikome rytojaus MVĮ” (Because investing today will support the SMEs of tomorrow)
Marlene Mizzi, S&D: “Għaliex l-investiment tal-lum ser jappoġġja l-SMEs ta’ għada” (Because investing today will support the SMEs of tomorrow)
Alojz Peterle, EPP: “Ker je naš dom tako pomemben za naše življenje” (Because our home matters so much to our lives)
Sirpa Pietikäinen, EPP: “Koska rakkaiten perhekotien täytyy kestää kautta aikaa” (Because cherished family homes must withstand the pressures of time)
Carolina Punset, ALDE: “Porque invertir hoy es creer en las pymes de mañana” (Because investing today means believing in the SMEs of tomorrow)
Paul Rübig, EPP: “Weil gut ausgebildeten jungen Menschen mit guten Jobs die Zukunft gehört” (Because skilled youth and quality jobs will drive the future)
Davor Škrlec, Greens/EFA: “Zato što energetska obnova donosi nove poslove za naše ljude” (Because energy renovation brings new jobs for our people)
Keith Taylor, Greens/EFA: “Because cherished family homes must withstand the pressures of time”
Helga Trüpel, Greens/EFA: “Weil energetische Sanierung Jobs für die Menschen vor Ort bedeutet” (Because energy renovation means local jobs for local people)
Kathleen Van Brempt, S&D: “Omdat ook de woningen waar we ons thuis voelen de tand des tijds moeten kunnen weerstaan” (Because the homes we feel at home in must also withstand the test of time)
Julie Ward, S&D: “Because our cultural patrimony deserves a second breath of life”
Tomáš Zdechovský, EPP: “Protože budovy mají významný vliv na naše zdraví” (Because buildings have a significant impact on our health)

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