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EDP takes centre stage at Renew Europe summit in Brussels

30 June 2025

The European Democratic Party co-organised and played a central role in the summit that brought together heads of state and party leaders from our democratic, liberal and centrist family at the Maison de la Poste in Brussels on 26 June. Sandro Gozi, Secretary General of the EDP, led the delegation of democrats and contributed to the adoption of the joint declaration “Freedom on the offensive”, a clear and courageous response to the populist wave and the threats to democracy in Europe.

Europe must take its defence into its own hands, without foreign dependence

6 March 2025

Senior members of the European Democratic Party have visited Dáil Éireann, the Irish Parliament, to strengthen ties with Independent Ireland. The delegation was joined by MEP Ciarán Mullooly, along with Independent Ireland TDs Michael Collins, Richard O’Donoghue, Ken O’Flynn, and Michael Fitzmaurice.

EDP in Guidel 2024

16 October 2024

This year, Mouvement Démocrate’s activists, together with members of the European Democratic Party, had the pleasure of visiting Guidel again, where the Europe’s days were held from 27 to 29 September as a fringe event of the ‘Université de rentrée’ (‘back to school university’) event organised by the French party.

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.

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.

Renew Europe Now Kick-off campaign event – 20 March 2024

26 March 2024

March 20th, 2024, marked a significant event on the European political landscape. The Renew Europe Now campaign kick-off event, heralding a new electoral platform, brought together the – European Democrats and the other centrist forces . Held at the Musées royaux d’Art et d’Histoire in Brussels, Belgium, this event was more than just a meeting of minds; it was a clarion call to liberal, centrist, and democratic forces across Europe. Over 800 people were in attendance, underscoring the widespread interest in and support for the Renew Europe Now campaign.

Europe in the spotlight in Brittany with Marie-Pierre Vedrenne

1 December 2023

The event focused on parliamentary simulations, offering middle and high school students an immersive experience in the working field of European politics.

Congress of the EDP in Mainz 2023: step towards the future of Europe

4 November 2023

The European Democratic Party held an insightful Congress on the 13th of October 2023, in the historic city of Mainz, Germany. Not only did delegations from Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and many other countries have come together to attend this important event, but it also served as a breeding ground for fundamental debates and innovative proposals that address the pressing issues of our era.

Centrist Convention in Guidel: Setting the Agenda for Political Action and Citizen Involvement

2 November 2023

Hundreds of activists and political leaders congregated at Guidel over the course of the event. In the same way, as François Bayrou put it: “We believe that the goal of political action is to create a society in which the humanity in each of us flourishes.”, the high attendance of people not only signaled the party’s active role in national affairs but also the society’s interested in being involved in such context.

Merci l’Europe

12 May 2023

On Tuesday 9th May 2023, the Democratic Movement and the European Democratic Party celebrated Europe Day in Strasbourg, European capital, with many European personalities.

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EDP takes centre stage at Renew Europe summit in Brussels

Europe must take its defence into its own hands, without foreign dependence

EDP in Guidel 2024

The Retreat of our MEPs: dialogue, frankness and prioritization

Press Conference: new party member Les Engagés join the EDP

Renew Europe Now Kick-off campaign event – 20 March 2024

Europe in the spotlight in Brittany with Marie-Pierre Vedrenne

Congress of the EDP in Mainz 2023: step towards the future of Europe

Centrist Convention in Guidel: Setting the Agenda for Political Action and Citizen Involvement

Merci l’Europe

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