Europe Days 2024
12 September 2024
The European Democratic Party will return to Guidel, France, on 27 – 29 September 2024 for its annual “Europe Days”.
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Articles, opinion pieces and interviews highlighting ideas shared by elected policymakers.
The Retreat of our MEPs: dialogue, frankness and prioritization
4 September 2024
On the 3rd of September, our EDP members of the European Parliament gathered in the historic and picturesque setting of the fortress of Namur, a magnificent structure that proudly overlooks the Meuse and Sambre rivers. This retreat, graciously organized and hosted by our affiliated party, Les Engagés, provided a unique opportunity for our MEPs to step away from the bustling corridors of parliamentary life and engage in meaningful dialogue in a setting conducive to reflection and collaboration.
PDE with Sandro Gozi at the US Democratic Party Convention in Chicago
27 August 2024
The European Democratic Party was represented by its Secretary General, MEP Sandro Gozi, at the DNC in Chicago, the US Democratic Party convention that nominated Kamala Harris as its candidate for the next presidential election. This is his report.
Ciaran Mullooly, new Irish independent MEP for the European Democratic Party
10 July 2024
The European Democratic Party is pleased to announce that it has received and accepted the application for individual membership of Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly, elected in the Midlands-North-West constituency. Accordingly, the European Democratic Party has forwarded the documentation to the Renew Europe group for its membership, that was accepted today. With Mullooly’s membership, the EDP rises to 10 MEPs.
Engin Eroglu, elected as vice-president executive of EDP
26 June 2024
The European Democratic Party is pleased to announce that German Freie Wähler MEP Engin Eroglu has been elected executive vice-president.
“I am honoured to accept the nomination as Deputy Chairman of the European Democratic Party. I firmly believe in our centrist vision and am determined to advance the consolidation and revitalization efforts of recent years”, said Eroglu: “I will dedicate myself wholeheartedly to achieving our common goals and advancing the European Democratic Party. Together, we can create a strong, independent, and economically thriving European Union that provides security and prosperity for its citizens”.
Press Conference: new party member Les Engagés join the EDP
21 June 2024
On Thursday 20 June, Maxime PREVOT, President of the Mouvement Les Engagés, and Yvan VEROUGSTRAETE, Vice-President and MEP, announced the arrival of the Mouvement Les Engagés in the European Democratic Party at a press conference at the European Parliament in the presence of François BAYROU, President of the PDE, and Sandro GOZI, Secretary General of the European Party.
EDP in Bamberg
4 June 2024
Despite heavy rain, many members accepted the invitation to Bamberg and showed once again what the FREIE WÄHLER stand for before the European elections with the presence of the European Democratic Party.
EBU Eurovision Debate 2024
27 May 2024
On May 23, 2024, the EBU Eurovision Debate brought together the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission in a high-stakes discussion held in the European Parliament in Brussels. This debate was widely broadcast across Europe through public service media channels and online platforms, ensuring extensive reach and engagement with audiences all over the continent.
Bruegel and Financial Times Debate
23 May 2024
The Bruegel Debate, titled “Economic Choices for Europe: EU Leadership Debate 2024,” was held on May 21, 2024, in Brussels, gathering leading candidates from key European parties for an in-depth discussion on the critical economic issues set to shape Europe’s future. Organized by Bruegel in partnership with the Financial Times, this debate provided a platform for candidates to elaborate on their respective economic policies and visions.
Event in San Sebastián/Donostia with EDP
18 May 2024
On 18 May 2024, EAJ-PNV, in cooperation with the European Democratic Party, organized the event “From the Basque Country, the Challenge for Europe” in San Sebastián/Donostia. The discussion brought together key political figures, including EDP Secretary General Sandro Gozi, Oihane
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