On 2 April 2026, Sandro Gozi, Péter Márki-Zay and Stefano Bottoni addressed a pro-democratic conference in Budapest, highlighting the stakes for Hungary and the European Union.
On 30 March in Prüm, Germany, the European Democratic Party brought together over 400 participants for a debate on freedom of expression, democracy and the need for a stronger political vision for Europe.
On 28 March 2026 in Paris, the European Democratic Party brought together Serbian opposition representatives and members of the Renew family for a discussion on democracy, the rule of law and Serbia’s European future
Today, our Secretary General Sandro Gozi had the honour of participating in the Renew Pre-Summit Leaders’ Meeting. The recent European elections showed a clear pro-European mandate. Despite the rise of extremists, the European Parliament will continue to shape EU policy for the next five years.
Statement by our Secretary General on the opening of the trial in Turkey against the Mayor of Istanbul and other defendants.
A clear message from the EDP Congress: democracy, freedom and the rule of law are under pressure around the world, and only a strong, international pro-European centre can lead the response.
EDP Secretary-General and Renew Europe MEP Sandro Gozi presses Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera for a clear timeline on the 2019 and 2025 complaints, warning of distorted competition and weakened media pluralism ahead of elections.
Transnational lists, an end to veto politics, and real European leadership — not compromises with extremists
Guadeloupe, le PDE renforce l'engagement européen dans les territoires d'outre-mer
Brussels, 14 January 2025 – Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 (11 June – 19 July 2026), which will be hosted in part in the United States, the European Democratic Party (EDP) has sent a formal letter to key European and international authorities calling for clear, binding and publicly verifiable measures to protect European citizens travelling to the tournament.
