A Congress like no other.

In 2026, the ALDE Party marks a truly unique 50th anniversary Congress. We reflect on five decades on the front lines of liberal democracy and freedom, while setting our sights on the future. With inspiring speakers, special events and moments to shape what comes next, join us in making liberal history! 

Programme Highlights

Friday 3 July 

Council Meeting

 10:00 ​  Only Council Delegates 

Opening Ceremony

14:00 - 15:30

 Speakers:​ Svenja Hahn, ​Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Valérie Hayer

Congress Reception

18:30 - 22:30

Saturday 4 July

Bureau Candidates Debate

 09:00 - 10:30    

Freedom Talks - The Future of Democracy in the Age of Algorithms

 11:30 - 12:30    ​ Speakers:​ Josephine Ballon (CEO of HateAid)

Congress Session

 13:30 - 16:30  

Featured Guests

Rob Jetten

Prime Minister of the Netherlands  D66 Party Leader 


Svenja Hahn MEP

ALDE Party President

Beate Meinl-Reisinger

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria

NEOS Party Leader 

Valérie Hayer MEP

Renew Europe President  


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Contact

Programme, organisation, logistics, practical info:

mcpastena@aldeparty.eu  |  sfornoza@aldeparty.eu

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