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 May 2022: 

• 2-5 May: European Parliament Plenary Session 
• 2 May: Renew Europe Event - LGBTIQ Freedom zone: from Europe to Cities 
• 4 May: Briefing and Q&A with Ukrainian MP Kira Rudyk 
• 5 May: Elections to the Assembly in Northern Ireland 
• 5 May: Vice President of the European Commission Vĕra Jourová speaks at the State of the Union 2022 panel on “Defending Democracy and the Rule of Law in Europe” 
• 7 May: Progresívne Slovensko Congress 
• 8 May: State election in Schleswig-Holstein Germany 
• 8 May: Europe Day for Ukraine march and charity concert 
• 9 May: Report presentation by the COFOE executive board 
• 9 May: Europe Day 
• 11 May: Executive Vice President of the European Commission Margrethe Vestager launches European strategy for a better Internet for children  
• 13 May: Renew Europe Seminar - Mental health in Europe: where do we stand? 
• 15 May: State election in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany 
• 17 May: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) 
• 18-19 May: European Parliament Plenary Session 
• 20-22 May: Svenska Folkpartiet Congress 
• 20-22 May: LYMEC Electoral Spring Congress 
• 21 May: Open Vld ‘Liberal Vuur’ Congress 
• 26 May – 21 June: ELF Liberal Communicators Network (LCN): Non-Profit Academy 

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.