ALDE Party
European Parliament approves EU-Canada trade deal
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- ALDE Party , woensdag 15 februari 2017
After seven years of intensive negotiations, Members of the European Parliament have today approved the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the European Union and Canada (CETA).
After the vote, the leader of the ALDE Group in the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt said: "By backing the free trade agreement with Canada today, we have shown that the European Union is a credible and reliable trading partner.”
ALDE Party Bureau meets for the first time
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- ALDE Party , dinsdag 07 februari 2017
The new ALDE Party Bureau elected at the end of last year at the ALDE Party Congress in Warsaw, Poland, met for the first time in 2017 on Tuesday 7 February at the ALDE Party HQ in Brussels.
During the meeting, the Bureau evaluated the 2016 Warsaw Congress, exchanged views on preparation for 2019 European Parliament elections and discussed applications for individual membership. The Bureau was also informed about the ALDE Party key events and elections in 2017.
ALDE Party President Hans van Baalen on Security & Defence
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- FNF Europe , woensdag 18 januari 2017
In a joint series with the European Liberal Forum, FNF Europe has gathered liberal voices on the topic of European Security and Defence. This time President of the ALDE Party and MEP Hans van Baalen has given us an exclusive outlook on challenges and developments to watch out for in 2017.
According to MEP van Baalen a high level of attention will have to be paid to the conflict in Ukraine and Russia’s military behavior, as well as the new US administration of the president-elect Donald Trump.
Hans van Baalen MEP wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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- Hans van Baalen, President ALDE Party , woensdag 21 december 2016
In his Christmas message video (watch) ALDE Party President says: "This current year has been a difficult one for Europe and its member states. We have tried to work hard, we still have to face Brexit and problems in many countries, but we shall prevail. I believe 2017 will be a strong and good year for European unity and cooperation."
Liberal Leaders: Guy Verhofstadt would be best for President of European Parliament
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- ALDE, media , donderdag 15 december 2016
At the invitation of ALDE Party President Hans van Baalen MEP and Guy Verhofstadt MEP, leader of the ALDE Group in the European Parliament; liberal Prime Ministers and European Commissioners have met at the Egmont Palace in Brussels earlier today ahead of the European Council Summit of the same day.
Crucial topics have been discussed such as the current status of Brexit and the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.
Liberal politicians discuss how to reshape future of Europe in Berlin
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- ALDE Party , maandag 12 december 2016
Almost 25 years after the ratification of the Maastricht Treaty, Liberals from all over Europe met at the invitation of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) on 8 December in Berlin, Germany, for a conference to discuss how to shape the future of Europe. The conference hosted several panel debates with high level politicians on how can Europe achieve more freedom and prosperity.
In brief: ALDE Party Congress 2016 in Warsaw, Poland
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- ALDE Party , maandag 05 december 2016
From 1-3 December, hundreds of European Liberal Democrats met in Warsaw, Poland, for the 37th Congress of the ALDE Party. Here is a snapshot of some of the headlines from the Congress:
Bureau
Three ALDE Party Vice Presidents and a new Treasurer were elected to join ALDE Party President Hans van Baalen MEP in the 11-member Bureau.
Optimistic liberals look for more influence
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- EUObserver, ALDE , maandag 05 december 2016
Times are difficult for the EU, liberalism and free trade, but the mood was upbeat at the European liberals' congress in Warsaw on Friday and Saturday (2-3 December). First because the Liberal Democrats, the UK member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (Alde), won a by-election in Richmond Park on Thursday, their first win since the June EU referendum.
Polish liberal leader Ryszard Petru (l) with Dutch PM Mark Rutte (r) (Photo: Alde/flickr)
It's ALDE Party Congress 2016 week!
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- ALDE Party , dinsdag 29 november 2016
European Liberal Democrats will meet for their 37th Congress this week at the Hilton Hotel & Convention Centre, Warsaw, Poland and bring together over 800 of delegates, party leaders and decision makers from our 60 member parties from all across Europe.
The Congress is open to European liberal politicians, delegates and guests from ALDE Party member parties, individual members, partner associations and affiliated organisations, sponsors, specially invited guests & members of the press.
Hans van Baalen meets Giuseppe Benedetto
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- Hans van Baalen, President ALDE Party , dinsdag 29 november 2016
Today I met the President of the liberal Einaudi Foundation, Giuseppe Benedetto, to discuss the ongoing cooperation with the Foundation and ALDE.
European Defence Union – Quo Vadis?
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- ALDE Party , vrijdag 18 november 2016
Shifting challenges, from the threat of terrorism to far reaching military conflicts to cyber security issues, along with changing political players on the global stage have influenced the EU’s security environment significantly.
A variety of initiatives from different European institutions, such as the European Council, as well as the European Commission have led to an increased focus on a more efficient Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).