Issue n°30 - 2 September 2020

- Issue n°30 - 2 September 2020

31/08/2020

In the new episode of Meet our Leaders interview series, we discuss with Predrag Kojović, leader of ALDE member Naša Stranka in Bosnia and Herzegovina, on COVID-19, gender equality and more.

02/09/2020

ALDE President calls on EU leaders to stand by Baltic countries

ALDE Party President Hans van Baalen warns to not underplay the role of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the events in Belarus and calls on the international community, the EU and NATO to make sure Putin cannot continue intervening in the situation.

01/09/2020

ALDE members win elections in Riga

The electoral alliance consisting of ALDE members Latvijas Attīstībai and Kustība Par! as well as the partner Progressives more than doubled their number of seats in last week's Riga City Council elections. Growing from 8 to 18 seats, lead candidate Mārtiņš Staķis of Kustība Par! has already started coalition talks.

01/09/2020

Andrija Popović re-elected to Montenegrin parliament

Andrija Popović, leader of ALDE Party member the Liberal Party of Montenegro, was re-elected to parliament in last week's elections. ALDE President Hans van Baalen expressed his wish for the new government of Montenegro to stay a close ally of the European Union.

27/08/2020

Sir Ed Davey elected new UK Liberal Democrat leader

Last week, Sir Ed Davey was elected the new leader of ALDE member Liberal Democrats in the UK after securing 63.5% of the vote. ALDE President Hans van Baalen congratulated Davey on his election and looks forward to future cooperation.

02/09/2020

Former Commissioner Cecilia Malmström nominated OECD Sec Gen

The Swedish government has nominated Cecilia Malmström as a candidate for the position of OECD Secretary General. ALDE President Hans van Baalen, who has worked closely with Malmström at the European level, supports her candidacy for the role, praising her international reputation.

02/09/2020

Breton: assertive and resilient EU can face the impact of COVID-19

Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton discussed trade, industrial policy, data protection and the European digital sovereignty with POLITICO on 1 September, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on topics such as digitalisation.

31/08/2020

Welcome to our newest intern!

The ALDE Party Secretariat is happy to welcome a new intern to our team: Clara Puig de Torres-Solanot from Spain will be assisting with the work of all our units in the coming months. Welcome!

01/09/2020

Coming up this month

In this monthly series we share 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 social media!

From Our Members of the European Parliament

01/09/2020

Renew leads demand for an effective rule of law mechanism

Last week, Renew Europe sent a letter to Angela Merkel and Ursula von der Leyen to reinforce the European Parliament’s demands for the completion of work on an effective rule of law mechanism to accompany any agreement on the MFF.

01/09/2020

Ambition and determination ahead of MFF 2021-2027 negotiations

As the first negotiation round on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework opened last week in Brussels, Renew Europe has reiterated its determination to improve significantly the July agreement reached at the European Council.

01/09/2020

North Macedonia: Renew Europe Group welcomes the approval of the new government

The news of the new government in North Macedonia were welcomed by President of Renew Europe Dacian Cioloș and ALDE Party VP Ilhan Kyuchyuk. The country needs political stability in order to carry on the reforms and a pro-European government to prepare a roadmap for EU accession.

Upcoming events:

4-5 September: Keskusta Party Congress
18 September: ALDE Party Bureau meeting
19 September: FDP Party Congress
25 September: Renew Europe CoR & LYMEC: Young Elected Liberal Leaders' Summit
25-28 September: LibDems Autumn Conference
3 October: Individual Members meet in Bordeaux
11 October: Lithuania Parliamentary Elections - first round
7 November: Individual Members meet in Basel

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