Since 2019
2024
Former self-employed entrepreneur and independent branch manager for Sparkassen-Immobilien-Vermittlungs -GmBH, Engin Eroglu knows banking and financing start-up businesses. Member since 2012 of the German political party Freie Wähler, he served from 2014 to 2017 as deputy chair of the Freie Wähler Hessen regional party. From the state of Hesse in western Germany, he serves as substitute member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET). Engin Eroglu was elected as member of the European Parliament in 2019. While in the role of member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), he holds the principle of member state financial self-responsibility of highest importance and is working on reinforcing the no bail-out-principle. He is a member of the Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (D-TR), the Delegation to the EU-Kazakhstan, EU-Kyrgyzstan, EU-Uzbekistan, and EU-Tajikistan Parliamentary Cooperation Committees and for relations with Turkmenistan and Mongolia (DCAS). He sits as a substitute for the Delegation for relations with Afghanistan (D-AF). He was shadow rapporteur in three European Parliament reports in 2021 on the European Central Bank and on a directive on credit servicers, credit purchasers, and the recovery of collateral.
On November 16, 2024, the European Democratic Party (EDP) had the honor of attending the Party Congress of the Freie Wähler (FW) in the charming town of Geiselwind, Bavaria.
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.
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”.
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.
The Federal Party Congress in Bitburg began with a musical welcome, setting the tone for a day of enlightening discussions and important topic on the party itself and Europe. Instead, the Movement Democrate’s Congress in Blois last month served as a pivotal gathering, uniting like-minded people committed to progressive ideals and innovative solutions. The two events were a testament to the movement’s unwavering commitment to fostering unity, shaping the future of politics and promoting inclusive governance.
After months of preparation, the time had finally come: on 8 March, our EDP Convention took place at Stazione Leopolda in Florence, where we were finally able to share our eagerly awaited manifesto with the world. With over 1000 guests in attendance, the event was a resounding success.
