European Liberal Forum
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Think-tank & political foundation of the European liberals | Connecting Europeans with liberal ideas with 56 member organisations | Brussels
Our new blog post highlights the growing repression in Georgia after the 2024 elections and the mounting threats faced by independent media. With the U.S. pulling back from global democratic support, blog calls for firm EU leadership.
Read here: bit.ly/48Erd3J
Read here: bit.ly/48Erd3J
December 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our new blog post highlights the growing repression in Georgia after the 2024 elections and the mounting threats faced by independent media. With the U.S. pulling back from global democratic support, blog calls for firm EU leadership.
Read here: bit.ly/48Erd3J
Read here: bit.ly/48Erd3J
How can Europe build an electric grid ready for the future?
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Eloi Borgne, Policy and Research Officer at ELF. They discuss the core ideas behind the paper and what it will take to future-proof the EU’s electric grid.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4pLs8Ge
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Eloi Borgne, Policy and Research Officer at ELF. They discuss the core ideas behind the paper and what it will take to future-proof the EU’s electric grid.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4pLs8Ge
December 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
How can Europe build an electric grid ready for the future?
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Eloi Borgne, Policy and Research Officer at ELF. They discuss the core ideas behind the paper and what it will take to future-proof the EU’s electric grid.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4pLs8Ge
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Eloi Borgne, Policy and Research Officer at ELF. They discuss the core ideas behind the paper and what it will take to future-proof the EU’s electric grid.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4pLs8Ge
How do we confront the weaponization of information? Is there a future for independent journalism?
🎙️ In the latest episode, Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Patrice Schneider, Chief Strategy Officer at the Media Development Investment Fund.
🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4oq95jZ
🎙️ In the latest episode, Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Patrice Schneider, Chief Strategy Officer at the Media Development Investment Fund.
🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4oq95jZ
November 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
How do we confront the weaponization of information? Is there a future for independent journalism?
🎙️ In the latest episode, Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Patrice Schneider, Chief Strategy Officer at the Media Development Investment Fund.
🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4oq95jZ
🎙️ In the latest episode, Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Patrice Schneider, Chief Strategy Officer at the Media Development Investment Fund.
🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4oq95jZ
Our new blog post written by Maartje Schulz of ELF explores why Europe should feel optimistic and confident about the future of #AI. The right mindset is the key to turning this potential into real progress.
📘Read the blog post: bit.ly/3XNrfkC
📖Read the full study on the topic: bit.ly/4pwmR5r
📘Read the blog post: bit.ly/3XNrfkC
📖Read the full study on the topic: bit.ly/4pwmR5r
November 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Our new blog post written by Maartje Schulz of ELF explores why Europe should feel optimistic and confident about the future of #AI. The right mindset is the key to turning this potential into real progress.
📘Read the blog post: bit.ly/3XNrfkC
📖Read the full study on the topic: bit.ly/4pwmR5r
📘Read the blog post: bit.ly/3XNrfkC
📖Read the full study on the topic: bit.ly/4pwmR5r
🎙️ In new episode, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Jelte Wiersma, Secretary General of CEMA, to unpack how innovation, better support for farmers, and smarter policy can strengthen Europe’s agricultural future.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3K8P4Ah
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3K8P4Ah
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🎙️ In new episode, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Jelte Wiersma, Secretary General of CEMA, to unpack how innovation, better support for farmers, and smarter policy can strengthen Europe’s agricultural future.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3K8P4Ah
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3K8P4Ah
How to interpret the results of the Dutch elections? What does the return of history to European affairs really mean?
🎙️ Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Luuk van Middelaar, Director of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4p1Ki6m
🎙️ Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Luuk van Middelaar, Director of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4p1Ki6m
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
How to interpret the results of the Dutch elections? What does the return of history to European affairs really mean?
🎙️ Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Luuk van Middelaar, Director of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4p1Ki6m
🎙️ Leszek Jażdżewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Luuk van Middelaar, Director of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/4p1Ki6m
As Europe’s security landscape shifts, the #BlackSea has become a key frontline for democracy and stability.
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Batu Kutelia on NATO’s role, regional security, and defending democracy against authoritarian threats.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3JOdjn9
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Batu Kutelia on NATO’s role, regional security, and defending democracy against authoritarian threats.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3JOdjn9
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
As Europe’s security landscape shifts, the #BlackSea has become a key frontline for democracy and stability.
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Batu Kutelia on NATO’s role, regional security, and defending democracy against authoritarian threats.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3JOdjn9
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Batu Kutelia on NATO’s role, regional security, and defending democracy against authoritarian threats.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3JOdjn9
As Europe faces rising security challenges, the shift from soft to hard power becomes crucial to defend our democracies.
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Goran Buldioski, on strategies for European liberals to strengthen military readiness.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/47tYnCG
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Goran Buldioski, on strategies for European liberals to strengthen military readiness.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/47tYnCG
October 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
As Europe faces rising security challenges, the shift from soft to hard power becomes crucial to defend our democracies.
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Goran Buldioski, on strategies for European liberals to strengthen military readiness.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/47tYnCG
🎙️ @ricsilvestre.bsky.social speaks with Goran Buldioski, on strategies for European liberals to strengthen military readiness.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/47tYnCG
We’re happy to announce that Stefan Buijsman, Associate Professor in Philosophy of AI at TU Delft, will be joining us as a speaker! As the head of the Delft Digital Ethics Centre, Stefan leads research on how to turn ethical principles for AI into governance solutions.
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
October 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We’re happy to announce that Stefan Buijsman, Associate Professor in Philosophy of AI at TU Delft, will be joining us as a speaker! As the head of the Delft Digital Ethics Centre, Stefan leads research on how to turn ethical principles for AI into governance solutions.
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
We’re happy to announce that Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe, will be joining us as a speaker during Techno-Politics Forum! With a career bridging European policy and innovation, Jorgo has been advocating for hydrogen technologies across Europe and beyond.
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
October 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We’re happy to announce that Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe, will be joining us as a speaker during Techno-Politics Forum! With a career bridging European policy and innovation, Jorgo has been advocating for hydrogen technologies across Europe and beyond.
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Is there still space for centrist politics in a populist age?
🎙️ In the new episode of Liberal Europe Podcast Leszek Jazdzewski talks with with Samuel Issacharoff, Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law.
🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/3IPWuI9
🎙️ In the new episode of Liberal Europe Podcast Leszek Jazdzewski talks with with Samuel Issacharoff, Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law.
🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/3IPWuI9
October 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Is there still space for centrist politics in a populist age?
🎙️ In the new episode of Liberal Europe Podcast Leszek Jazdzewski talks with with Samuel Issacharoff, Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law.
🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/3IPWuI9
🎙️ In the new episode of Liberal Europe Podcast Leszek Jazdzewski talks with with Samuel Issacharoff, Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law.
🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/3IPWuI9
Two decades after the last major EU-enlargement, tight political coupling of countries now postpones accession of reform-ready states like #Moldova and #Albania. Introducing time limits on coupling can restore fairness and momentum.
Read full publication: bit.ly/46IRRZp
Read full publication: bit.ly/46IRRZp
October 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Two decades after the last major EU-enlargement, tight political coupling of countries now postpones accession of reform-ready states like #Moldova and #Albania. Introducing time limits on coupling can restore fairness and momentum.
Read full publication: bit.ly/46IRRZp
Read full publication: bit.ly/46IRRZp
In new episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre and Leszek Jazdzewski discuss this year’s Freedom Games themed “Time of Uncertainty.” They also introduce a new segment, “Can I Have a Follow-Up, Please,” where they revisit key insights from past guests.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3KAeAOV
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3KAeAOV
October 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
In new episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre and Leszek Jazdzewski discuss this year’s Freedom Games themed “Time of Uncertainty.” They also introduce a new segment, “Can I Have a Follow-Up, Please,” where they revisit key insights from past guests.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3KAeAOV
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3KAeAOV
Does it make sense for Europe to set ambitious climate goals without the U.S. and China on board?
In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Leszek Jazdzewski talks with Susi Dennison, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Listen here: bit.ly/46PC2ir
In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Leszek Jazdzewski talks with Susi Dennison, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Listen here: bit.ly/46PC2ir
October 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Does it make sense for Europe to set ambitious climate goals without the U.S. and China on board?
In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Leszek Jazdzewski talks with Susi Dennison, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Listen here: bit.ly/46PC2ir
In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Leszek Jazdzewski talks with Susi Dennison, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Listen here: bit.ly/46PC2ir
Our new blog breaks down Moldova’s pivotal 2025 parliamentary elections and what the results mean for the country’s EU path. With PAS’s decisive win, voters sent a clear message, Moldova wants a European future. But challenges like Russian interference remain.
👉 Details here: bit.ly/4mETThR
👉 Details here: bit.ly/4mETThR
October 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Our new blog breaks down Moldova’s pivotal 2025 parliamentary elections and what the results mean for the country’s EU path. With PAS’s decisive win, voters sent a clear message, Moldova wants a European future. But challenges like Russian interference remain.
👉 Details here: bit.ly/4mETThR
👉 Details here: bit.ly/4mETThR
This year’s Techno-Politics program dives into the hidden costs of green innovation, tackles the pressing questions of AI governance, and explores the growing movement toward tech sovereignty. Join us for bold debates and insightful discussions.
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
September 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This year’s Techno-Politics program dives into the hidden costs of green innovation, tackles the pressing questions of AI governance, and explores the growing movement toward tech sovereignty. Join us for bold debates and insightful discussions.
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Ever wondered what it’s like to join an ELF panel discussion?
🎙️ This week, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social , takes listeners to the 2024 Freedom Games in Łódź. Hear his conversation with Polish MP Aleksandra Kot (Nowoczesna) and enjoy a light-hearted political game.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4mBLSdE
🎙️ This week, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social , takes listeners to the 2024 Freedom Games in Łódź. Hear his conversation with Polish MP Aleksandra Kot (Nowoczesna) and enjoy a light-hearted political game.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4mBLSdE
September 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Ever wondered what it’s like to join an ELF panel discussion?
🎙️ This week, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social , takes listeners to the 2024 Freedom Games in Łódź. Hear his conversation with Polish MP Aleksandra Kot (Nowoczesna) and enjoy a light-hearted political game.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4mBLSdE
🎙️ This week, @ricsilvestre.bsky.social , takes listeners to the 2024 Freedom Games in Łódź. Hear his conversation with Polish MP Aleksandra Kot (Nowoczesna) and enjoy a light-hearted political game.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4mBLSdE
Join us at the 4th Techno-Politics Forum, where we explore the future of technology, democracy, and Europe’s strategic autonomy. The event will address themes ranging from the hidden costs of green tech to governing AI and strengthening technological sovereignty.
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
September 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Join us at the 4th Techno-Politics Forum, where we explore the future of technology, democracy, and Europe’s strategic autonomy. The event will address themes ranging from the hidden costs of green tech to governing AI and strengthening technological sovereignty.
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
Register here: bit.ly/4mP5lbL
What is the secret of the populist narrative? Why should we avoid liberal nostalgia?
🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Jan-Werner Müller, Professor of Politics at Princeton, about democracy, politics, and the challenges ahead.
Listen here: bit.ly/46w44zq
🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Jan-Werner Müller, Professor of Politics at Princeton, about democracy, politics, and the challenges ahead.
Listen here: bit.ly/46w44zq
September 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
What is the secret of the populist narrative? Why should we avoid liberal nostalgia?
🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Jan-Werner Müller, Professor of Politics at Princeton, about democracy, politics, and the challenges ahead.
Listen here: bit.ly/46w44zq
🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) speaks with Jan-Werner Müller, Professor of Politics at Princeton, about democracy, politics, and the challenges ahead.
Listen here: bit.ly/46w44zq
At a time when #liberal values are tested, it’s more important than ever to recognise those who keep them alive. Let’s celebrate the ones who embody courage, resilience, responsibility, unity, and vision. 👉 Nominate your candidate for #LiberalAwards2025: bit.ly/4lkmE3r
📆 Deadline: 21 September 2025
📆 Deadline: 21 September 2025
September 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
At a time when #liberal values are tested, it’s more important than ever to recognise those who keep them alive. Let’s celebrate the ones who embody courage, resilience, responsibility, unity, and vision. 👉 Nominate your candidate for #LiberalAwards2025: bit.ly/4lkmE3r
📆 Deadline: 21 September 2025
📆 Deadline: 21 September 2025
How can Europe build public acceptance for wind power and expand clean energy production?
🎙️ In this weeks episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast @ricsilvestre.bsky.social talks with Daniel Lindvall, Senior Researcher at Climate Change Leadership, Uppsala University.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/47D7UJh
🎙️ In this weeks episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast @ricsilvestre.bsky.social talks with Daniel Lindvall, Senior Researcher at Climate Change Leadership, Uppsala University.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/47D7UJh
September 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
How can Europe build public acceptance for wind power and expand clean energy production?
🎙️ In this weeks episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast @ricsilvestre.bsky.social talks with Daniel Lindvall, Senior Researcher at Climate Change Leadership, Uppsala University.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/47D7UJh
🎙️ In this weeks episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast @ricsilvestre.bsky.social talks with Daniel Lindvall, Senior Researcher at Climate Change Leadership, Uppsala University.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/47D7UJh
Europe now faces resource scarcity, shifting power dynamics, and the urgent need for geopolitical maturity. In the new issue of #FutureEuropeJournal, leading experts explore how the EU can secure critical resources, boost resilience, and shape its global role.
Find out more: bit.ly/3V8e3FL
Find out more: bit.ly/3V8e3FL
September 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Europe now faces resource scarcity, shifting power dynamics, and the urgent need for geopolitical maturity. In the new issue of #FutureEuropeJournal, leading experts explore how the EU can secure critical resources, boost resilience, and shape its global role.
Find out more: bit.ly/3V8e3FL
Find out more: bit.ly/3V8e3FL
Who’s the liberal voice that inspired you this year? The hashtag#LiberalAwards2025 are here to recognise them. Nominate now bit.ly/4lkmE3r
September 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Who’s the liberal voice that inspired you this year? The hashtag#LiberalAwards2025 are here to recognise them. Nominate now bit.ly/4lkmE3r
What are the polls telling us about the forth coming october #election in the #Czechia ?
🎙️ In latest episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with journalist Martin Ehl
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4m4xLNN
🎙️ In latest episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with journalist Martin Ehl
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4m4xLNN
September 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
What are the polls telling us about the forth coming october #election in the #Czechia ?
🎙️ In latest episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with journalist Martin Ehl
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4m4xLNN
🎙️ In latest episode of #LiberalEuropePodcast Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with journalist Martin Ehl
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4m4xLNN
In the latest article written by Ellen van Selm, Mayor of Purmerend, and @ailbhefinn.bsky.social, we argue that Europe must move from a politics of scarcity to a politics of abundance therefore EU cohesion policy should be reimagined.
Read here: bit.ly/47iZtm9
Read here: bit.ly/47iZtm9
September 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
In the latest article written by Ellen van Selm, Mayor of Purmerend, and @ailbhefinn.bsky.social, we argue that Europe must move from a politics of scarcity to a politics of abundance therefore EU cohesion policy should be reimagined.
Read here: bit.ly/47iZtm9
Read here: bit.ly/47iZtm9