Liberal International
Fears for Liberal Senator's safety after arrest warrant issued in Philippines
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- Liberal International , donderdag 23 februari 2017
I am prepared to be the “first political prisoner of this regime” declared Senator Leila de Lima – a brave and outspoken critic of hard-line president Rodrigo Duterte – ahead of a court order to arrest the Liberal Party of the Philippines (LPP - LI full member) legislator today, Thursday 23 October.
“This arrest is purely political vendetta and has no place in the justice system that upholds the rule of law. This is condemnable”, read a statement from LPP senators on Thursday.
Leader of Norwegian Liberals banned by Russia
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- Liberal International , donderdag 02 februari 2017
Norwegian Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence cancelled its visit ot Russia in solidarity with Trine Skei Grande MP, leader of LI full member Venstre, after it became clear that the Russian authorities declared her unwelcome. Ms Skei Grande was denied a visa to travel to Moscow where she was invited by the leader of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Russian Federation Council.
FNF European Future Conference: We need to take away the fear of freedom
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- Liberal International, ELF , vrijdag 09 december 2016
German Federal President Joachim Gauck quoted one of the most influential [liberal] thinkers of his generation, Ralf Dahrendorf, who in a "prophetic speech" in 1997 warned that globalisation might "produce more authoritarian than liberal constitutions.” This is the challenge which the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (LI cooperating organisation) aimed to answer with the "Re-Shaping Europe" European Future Conference in Berlin this week.
LI President of Honour Van Baalen MEP addresses LIBSEEN leaders meeting
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- Liberal International , vrijdag 07 oktober 2016
LI President of Honour Hans Van Baalen MEP has addressed the annual LIBSEEN Leaders meeting, calling for an improved European security strategy and containment of Russian aggression towards the European Union's Eastern Neighbourhood.
Van Baalen, who is also President of the ALDE Party (LI cooperating organisation), expressed strong determination on behalf of LIBSEEN for continued support towards democracy and rule of law in the region, saying: "We are a European liberal group here and our major objective is to resolve issues through liberal routes, based on democratic values and principles.
International support for LP Montenegro ahead of elections
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- Liberal International , maandag 15 augustus 2016
Uniting the liberals around the platform of the Liberal Party of Montenegro – LPCG (LI member) would be “a guarantor for brighter future of Montenegro as a European nation”, said Hans van Baalen MEP, ALDE Party President and LI President of Honour in Montenegro ahead of the 16 October parliamentary elections. In Budva he was welcomed by the leadership of LPCG.
Liberals celebrate making of history at DNC in Philadelphia
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- Liberal International , vrijdag 29 juli 2016
Liberals from around the world have convened in Philadelphia, USA at the Democrat National Convention (DNC) to mark the historic nomination of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the Democrat Party candidate for the 2016 US Presidential Elections.
In the margin of the National Democratic Institute (NDI – LI cooperating organisation) International Leaders’ Forum, with ran alongside the DNC, Liberal International and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF – LI cooperating organisation) brought together over 60 liberals from more than 26 countries around the world – from Andorra to Taiwan.
Liberals across the globe condemn attacks in Nice
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- Liberal International , donderdag 21 juli 2016
LI President of Honour and President of the ALDE Party Hans Van Baalen MEP echoed the statement saying: "Once again, a sad day for Europe. Our thoughts are with the victims of the attack in Nice, and their family and friends. More than ever we will have to stand up united against fanatics and defend our open society of liberté, égalité and fraternité."
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“There is a choice! Here and now.” says LDP Macedonia ahead of elections
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- Liberal International , maandag 14 maart 2016
In an overcrowded hall with around 1000 party delegates from across the country, Macedonia’s Liberal Democratic Party presented its programme ahead of anticipated early parliamentary elections. Warmly welcomed by the audience, LI President of Honour and ALDE Party President Hans van Baalen MEP said “My presence tonight together with other international representatives is a proof that Macedonia and LDP have the attention of the liberals worldwide.”
Howard Dean delivers Ll Isaiah Berlin Lecture in London
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- Liberal International, ALDE Party , maandag 22 februari 2016
On Monday 22 February Liberal International (LI) hosted their latest Isaiah Berlin Lecture in London with former US presidential nominee, board member of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and governor of Vermont Howard Dean as keynote speaker. President Hans van Baalen MEP represented the ALDE Party at the event together with ALDE Party Secretary General Jacob Moroza-Rasmussen.
Hans van Baalen greeting Howard Dean
European Liberals officially welcome President Van Baalen
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- Liberal International , donderdag 28 januari 2016
At a special reception in Brussels, Sir Graham Watson (LibDems - UK) officially handed over the last of his political responsibilities as President of the ALDE Party (LI Cooperating Organisation) to his successor, Hans van Baalen MEP of the VVD (Netherlands - LI full member).
Van Baalen, who is also the President of Honour of Liberal International, was elected President of the ALDE Party at their recent Congress in Hungary in November 2015.
"Partijen moeten overeenstemming Przino niet belemmeren"
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- 24 Vesti TV , donderdag 06 augustus 2015
Tijdens zijn verblijf in Macedonië gaf Hans van Baalen, MEP en president of Honour van de Liberal International een interview aan News 24.
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