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 signalled the party’s active role in national affairs but also the society’s interested in being involved in such context.
La Convention saw the active participation of various centrist deputies et senators deliberating on a host of issues that affect their constituencies and the nation. A range of topics spanning social, political, and environmental issues were discussed during the sessions in alignment with centrist values. For instance, in the matter of technology, Grudler brought it up as a topic of discussion: “At the European level, I am fighting to relocalize clean technologies in Europe.”
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Also, Thierry Breton Aussi, Thierry Breton a rappelé l'importance de l'unité face à un monde qui évolue : "L'Europe puissance doit nous permettre de réaliser que tous unis, les 27 pays, 450 millions de citoyens, nous pouvons construire des politiques pour nous protéger et nous faire entendre dans un monde de blocs".
Moreover, other discussions centred on impending social unrest due to pension reforms and the importance of consolidating the centre’s base. Given the proximity of the French Presidential elections, this event served as an important platform for inter-party dialogue and consensus-building on forthcoming challenges.
François Bayrou, in his speech, called for a drastic shift in the method of governance, arguing for the involvement and co-responsibility of citizens in political decisions. He also emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence, echoing Sandro Gozi‘s sentiment: “Personally, I believe that artificial intelligence is, in this historic phase, the greatest opportunity available to humanity.”
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Over the course of this three-day convention, an array of activities including workshops, Q&A sessions, and debates provided interactive platforms for meaningful discourse. These moments served to clarify and enhance intra-party positions, fostering mutual understanding and enrichment.
The last day saw the convergence of about 600 elected officials, activists, and supporters at Guidel for the closing session, marking the conclusion of a productive event that sets the tone and direction for the party and its members in the coming months.
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Ciaran Mullooly, nouveau député européen indépendant irlandais pour le Parti démocrate européen
Le Parti Démocrate européen a le plaisir d'annoncer qu'il a reçu et accepté la demande d'adhésion individuelle du député européen irlandais Ciaran Mullooly, élu dans la circonscription de Midlands-North-West. En conséquence, le Parti Démocrate européen a transmis la demande d'adhésion au groupe Renew Europe, qui l'a acceptée aujourd'hui. Avec l'adhésion de M. Mullooly, le PDE compte désormais 10 députés européens.
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Engin Eroglu, élu vice-président exécutif du PDE
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”.
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Conférence de presse : un nouveau membre du parti, Les Engagés, rejoint le PDE
Jeudi 20 juin, Maxime PREVOT, Président du Mouvement Les Engagés, et Yvan VEROUGSTRAETE, Vice-Président et Député européen, ont annoncé l'arrivée du Mouvement Les Engagés au sein du Parti Démocrate Européen lors d'une conférence de presse au Parlement européen en présence de François BAYROU, Président du PDE, et de Sandro GOZI, Secrétaire Général du Parti Européen.
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