The Democratic Pulse - October 2025 - January 2026
Welcome to Pulse, the newsletter of the European Democrats.
The last few months of the year, as well as the first few days of 2026, have confirmed what the European Democratic Party has been saying for some time: democracy is under enormous pressure everywhere, both internally and externally. Authoritarian tendencies are on the rise in Europe and around the world, international balances are being disrupted and the rules-based global order is increasingly being called into question. What is happening in the United States – where the news in recent days has been shocking – directly affects all those who saw that country as a benchmark for rights and freedoms. But it is the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the international balance of power that requires a clear realisation: for Europe, the time to act is now or never. Indeed, there is an increasingly evident historical need for a more united, more efficient, more democratic Union that is more capable of influencing the international scene and more sovereign and autonomous. In a word, more federal. In this fragmented international context, the European Democrats continue to act as a force for democratic resilience, the defence of liberal values and pragmatic European reformism, holding high the banner of the rule of law and individual freedoms.
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European citizens' rights and major global events
The European Democrats have also brought European citizens' rights to the forefront of major international events. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, and in light of what is happening in American cities, where the use of force by ICE raises serious concerns about respect for fundamental rights, EDP Secretary General Sandro Gozi, together with other signatories, has called for binding guarantees for European teams and fans. Events of this magnitude must comply with clear standards on safety, rights and consumer protection.
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Germany: spaces for dialogue on the future of Europe
Germany has been another key arena for political debate in recent months. From Ludwigsburg, where EDP MEP Engin Eroglu opened a new space for dialogue on the future of the European Union, to Bavaria, where MEP Christine Singer promoted a debate on agriculture, climate and the future of pastures, the party has fostered inclusive discussions capable of linking local realities to European solutions. The meeting in Bitburg on Europe's role in the world, coordinated by MEP Joachim Streit, further emphasised the need for a coherent foreign policy commensurate with the Union's economic weight and political responsibility. The debate with renowned journalist Jan Fleischhauer underscored the importance of open dialogue between European institutions, political forces and citizens.
In short: territories, multilateralism and digital
Alongside these main initiatives, the EDP continued to act on several fronts. In Guadeloupe, European Democrats Secretary General Sandro Gozi reinforced Europe's commitment to overseas territories, promoting inclusion and equal opportunities. On a global level, Gozi also highlighted the validity of the African Union's concerns about the US disengagement from important multilateral institutions, reiterating that Europe must strengthen its role and commitment to multilateralism. In the digital field, the EDP called for strict enforcement of the Digital Services Act against illegal online gambling advertising, in order to protect citizens and the integrity of the single market and made concrete proposals on the protection of minors.
As Europe enters a decisive phase, the European Democratic Party will continue to connect ideas, territories and political forces to defend democracy, strengthen the rule of law and lead a realistic but ambitious reform of the European Union. The coming months will be crucial, and the European Democrats are ready to play their part.
