Issue n°17 - 3 May 2023

- Issue n°17 - 3 May 2023

03/05/2023

European liberals mark World Press Freedom Day

On this 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, the fight for press freedom remains critical, with attacks on media freedom, journalists and access to information on the rise globally. Free and independent media is essential for democratic and open societies and the advancement of human rights. European liberals are committed to protecting and strengthening press freedom, wherever it is at risk.

03/05/2023

She Will Be Heard: The Movie premieres today

The first-ever documentary film from ALDE Party and The Alliance Of Her, She Will Be Heard, premieres this evening, 3 May, in Brussels. The film features Aoife, Katrīna and Elena, three young women in politics from different corners of Europe, as they fight to overcome challenges and make their voices heard. Follow the premiere event live on Instagram this evening at @theallianceofher

02/05/2023

Mouvement Réformateur puts employment on the agenda

On 1 May, liberals from Mouvement Réformateur, one of ALDE Party’s members in Belgium, gathered for their annual event to highlight and show appreciation for workers. Ahead of federal elections in 2024, the party aims to implement labour market reforms and reduce employment costs, while addressing labour shortages for in-demand sectors and ensuring opportunities for young people.

03/05/2023

ALDE Party Congress is coming soon

The month of May is here – which means ALDE Party Congress is coming up soon! Be sure to register now and secure your place at our biggest event of the year, taking place on 26-28 May in Stockholm, Sweden. Find out more about the programme, packed with high-level debates and engaging side events to explore on our Congress website.

02/05/2023

Renew Europe CoR: Councillor presents Inclusion and Diversity Award

Last week, Irish Councillor Kate Feeney of ALDE Party member Fianna Fáil took part in the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards, presenting awards in the category of local authorities with fewer than 50,000 citizens. The awards recognise the work done by cities, towns and regions in Europe to promote inclusion and create discrimination-free societies.

From Our Members of the European Parliament

01/05/2023

New rule of law measures in EU Financial Regulation

Last week, the European Parliament Committees on Budget and Budgetary Control adopted the Parliament’s position on the EU Financial Regulation, containing measures to fight corruption and strengthen provisions for the distribution of EU funds conditional on respect for the rule of law. In the negotiations, Renew Europe pushed for measures to improve European anti-corruption tools and avoid the misuse of EU funds.

01/05/2023

Stability and Growth Pact: Balancing flexibility and efficiency

Renew Europe welcomed last week’s European Commission proposal for a review of the Stability and Growth Pact. In light of events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and invasion of Ukraine, Renew Europe supports a review, but not complete overhaul, of the European economic governance model to make it fit for the current exceptional challenges and enhance the EU’s capacity to act.

Upcoming events:

2-6 May: Liberal International 206th ExCom
3 May: She Will Be Heard: The Movie premiere
4-6 May: The Alliance Of Her Spring Class of 2023 - Session 3
4-5 May: European Liberal Forum Spring General Assembly
5-7 May: LYMEC Spring Congress 2023

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