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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 2d

🏅 Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado on being awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize!

Her tireless work promoting democracy for the people of Venezuela is an inspiration to liberals everywhere.

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 3d

European liberals welcome the first phase of the ceasefire deal in Gaza.

Lasting peace must follow, with all hostages released and a renewed commitment to a two-state solution.

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 6d

📣 Announcing the candidates for the #ALDEParty Bureau!

Our candidates for Vice-President are Malik Azmani, Dan Barna and Eva Kjer Hansen, with David Burke as the candidate for Treasurer.

Find out more about the upcoming Bureau elections and #ALDECongress on 24-25 October ➡️ bit.ly/41fVG5k

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 10d

Driving change for Estonia and for Europe 🚀🇪🇺

We’re excited to welcome @kristenmichalpm.bsky.social, Prime Minister of Estonia, to #ALDECongress in Brussels on 24-25 October!

👉 Don’t miss it - register now: bit.ly/41fVG5k

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 Can Europe actually become a global superpower?
🤑 Is the European economy dead?
🪖 Do we need a European army?

These are the debates we don’t shy away from on UNFILTERED, the ALDE Party podcast.

Mark world #PodcastDay with a listen: bit.ly/4mz3zuy

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 12d

This morning, liberals in charge of research and education 📚 met for a discussion ahead of #COMPET Council, chaired by our Vice-President Rik Daems.

On the agenda? Our shared priorities for the next Horizon Europe programme and using research and innovation to further our security and defence 🚀

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 13d

Despite Russian interference, disinformation and intimidation, Moldovans chose Europe. A victory of resilience and determination.

European liberals stand with Moldova every step of the way. Moldova belongs in the EU.

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 13d

🇲🇩 🇪🇺 Historic victory for Moldova!

On Sunday, the pro-European vote won by a landslide, proving Moldova’s determination to carry out the reforms needed on its EU accession path.

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 15d

This is a direct assault on liberal democracy, equality and European values. The EU must act.

Full statement from ALDE Party President @svenjahahn.bsky.social and Vice-President Lucia Plavakova: bit.ly/4gNS6Wy

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 15d

🇸🇰 Fundamental rights are under attack in Slovakia!

The Slovak Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment that:
❌ Bans gender transition
❌ Denies rights to same-sex families
❌ Undermines EU law and international human rights

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 19d

The #ALDEParty Bureau meets today to chart the path for Europe’s liberals ahead of an important autumn.

Ahead of our upcoming Congress, our commitment to freedom, democracy and a strong, united Europe has never been stronger 🍂🇪🇺

@svenjahahn.bsky.social

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 19d

🌾🐟 Ahead of today’s #AGRIFISH Council of the European Union, liberals met to align on our shared priorities.

Timmy Dooley, Anne-Catherine Dalcq and Elsi Katainen MEP discussed CAP reform, lifting bureaucratic burdens on our farmers, the EU budget and ongoing trade negotiations.

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 19d

🙌 Thrilled to bring together the European liberal family for our annual meet and greet in Brussels last night. Check out some of our favourite photos from the event!

More photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCuW6g

#ALDEParty

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 24d

These aren’t just numbers, it is real injustice. How are liberals fighting back? Pushing for pay transparency, boosting women’s skills, ensuring affordable childcare and parental leave and empowering women to take their place where decisions are made.

Sources: Eurostat, United Nations

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 24d

EQUAL PAY NOW! It’s International #EqualPayDay. A yearly reminder that:

Globally, women still earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn. In the EU, the gap is 13% 😱

🤰 Only 28% get paid maternity leave
💸 Nearly 65% of older women have no pension
😓 Women do 2.5× more unpaid care work on average

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · 26d

🚀 Europe’s time is now. Join us in Brussels on 24–25 October for #ALDECongress!

This is where liberals from across Europe will shape our vision to strengthen Europe’s voice in the world. Don’t miss your seat at the table.

➡️ bit.ly/41fVG5k

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · Sep 12

🌟 🏆 LAST CHANCE! Is there a rising star on your radar? A liberal icon shaking things up?

There’s only a few more days to submit your nominations for the 2025 Liberal Awards – don’t miss this opportunity ➡️ bit.ly/4nnni0N

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · Sep 11

From tragedy to peaceful action.

Serbian students’ courageous call for a free and democratic 🇷🇸 has inspired many beyond their borders.

Proud to see @reneweurope.bsky.social nominate them for the #SakharovPrize. ✊

Renew Europe @reneweurope.bsky.social · Sep 9

Serbian students are our nominees for the #SakharovPrize!

Since the tragic Novi Sad railway station accident, these courageous young people have led peaceful protests for a free & democratic 🇷🇸

Their fight reflects the EU’s core principles & inspires beyond Serbia’s borders

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · Sep 10

We need to:

👉 Make defence, security & trade our priorities for a strong Europe
👉 Remove barriers in the single market
👉 Make Europe a third global superpower

Read more: bit.ly/45XxRSt

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · Sep 10

🇪🇺 Following today’s #SOTEU debate, our President @svenjahahn.bsky.social called on Ursula von der Leyen to show leadership and deliver a clear vision for Europe.

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢 We’re hiring!

ALDE Party is looking for a Communication Assistant to join our Brussels-based Secretariat.

🇪🇺 If you have a passion for European politics, strong communication skills and want to share the liberal vision across Europe, this is for you!

Apply by 14 September: bit.ly/4273y9x

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌍✨ The countdown begins!

On 24-25 October, liberals from across Europe will meet in Brussels for #ALDECongress. This year’s theme? Making Europe a Global Superpower 💪🇪🇺

Two days of debate, decisions and defining the future of liberal Europe. REGISTER NOW! bit.ly/41fVG5k

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔥🌍 EUROPE ON FIRE: LIBERALS CALL FOR STRONGER EU ACTION

Europe cannot treat this as an annual inevitability, we must break the cycle now.

Statement from ALDE Party President @svenjahahn.bsky.social and @lymec.bsky.social President Ines Holzegger

bit.ly/45Jl193

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · Aug 11

▶️ Watch here: bit.ly/4mz3zuy

🎙️ Do we need a European army? - Episode 2 🎙️

UNFILTERED: The Liberal Take on Today’s Hottest Issues, we ask the big, uncomfortable question: Do we need a European army? With Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann MEP, recorded live at the ALDE Party Council in Helsinki. With the support of the European Parliament. The sole liability rests with the author; the European Parliament is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. FOR MORE UPDATES, CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/aldeparty?sub_confirmation=1

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ALDE Party @aldeparty.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎙️ Yes, even we have a podcast now… 😉

And no, it’s not about sourdough or true crime, but full of liberal takes on today’s hottest issues.

In the latest episode of UNFILTERED, we ask: Do we need a European army? 🇪🇺💬 Listen in for an honest debate with MEP Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann.

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