The Democrats Pulse – december 2024
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● Member of the Parliament of the FWB
● Member of the Parliament of Wallonia
Olivier de Wasseige, born in 1962 in Aye, Belgium, is a prominent Belgian entrepreneur and technology executive who founded DefinITion (later Defimedia), an internet development and consultancy company. He served as CEO of the company until 2013 and co-founded the Private Equity Internet Attitude fund in 2010, specializing in internet sector investments. De Wasseige was a key leader in the business community, serving as Vice-President and later CEO of the Walloon Union of Enterprises (UWE) from 2017 to 2023. In September 2023, he entered politics with Les Engagés, becoming a lead candidate for the Liège district in the Walloon elections. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development in Wallonia.
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EDP Position Paper Migration: Real Solutions, Not False Promises Values and Security: We Can Have Both The idea that we must choose between security and our values is a false dichotomy. Europe can be both secure and humane. Upholding human
“The appointment of François Bayrou as Prime Minister is a wise and forward-thinking decision by President Emmanuel Macron,” stated Sandro Gozi, MEP, Secretary-General of the European Democratic Party. “Throughout his extensive political career, François Bayrou has proven to be a man of dialogue, balance, and vision—qualities that are essential to navigating the complex challenges France faces today.”
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.
“The center is the answer” : the conference of the European Democratic Party
At the Brussels Autoworld Museum, where the history of the European automotive industry is celebrated, the Congress of the European Democratic Party, one of the two European parties that make up the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, will be held.
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