In this monthly series, we share some key updates on what’s happening in liberal politics, in Brussels and beyond. To find out more and to stay up-to-date on the latest news, make sure you follow us and our members on Twitter!

Happening in April 2021:

• 3-4 April: Yabloko Congress
• 4 April: Bulgarian parliamentary Elections
• 7 April: Council of Liberal Presidents meeting with Hans van Baalen
• 8 April: ELF Webinar - On The Agenda – Covid-19 – The way out of the pandemic(?)
• 12 April: Renew Europe Webinar "Gender in Trade Agreements"
• 14 April: ALDE Party Stakeholders event with Hyundai on AI and automated driving
• 16 April: ELF Idea Accelerator 2021 – The Future is Digital
• 17 April: Hans van Baalen speeches at Luigi Einaudi Foundation
• 19 April: Launch of the Conference on the Future of Europe digital platform
• 19 – 23 April: Spring session Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
• 20 April: ELF EU Mentorship Programme 2021
• 21 April: Vestager launches a follow up White Paper on Artificial Intelligence, proposal for a trusted e-ID and Communication on the global approach to research, innovation, education and youth
• 23-25 April: ELF Civic Platform for Young Liberal Activists 2
• 23-25 April: LYMEC Spring Congress with ALDE Party President van Baalen speech
• 25 April: Albania Parliamentary Elections
• 26-29 April: European Parliament Plenary week
• 27 April: Vestager launches an updated new industrial strategy for Europe
• 30 April: World Mayor Awards (François Decoster & Matus Vallo nominated)

Please note that while periodically updated with relevant additions, this article isn’t a comprehensive list of all possible events. Make sure you follow our member parties, the European Institutions or our Individual Members programme for all updates.