European Liberal Forum

European Liberal Forum
European Liberal Forum

The European Liberal Forum (ELF) is the official think tank and political foundation of the European Liberal Party, the ALDE Party. Together with 56 member organisations we work all over Europe to bring new ideas into the political debate, to provide a platform for discussion and to enable citizens to make their voices heard.

  1. Persons with disabilities in Politics – Interview with British MP Baroness Sal Brinton and Alva Finn

    30 JAN

    Persons with disabilities in Politics – Interview with British MP Baroness Sal Brinton and Alva Finn

    Many people with disabilities are disenfranchised completely from voting in Europe, but physical barriers are not the only ones preventing them from taking a more active role in politics. There is still a lot to do to encourage political participation and proper representation of this minority group. Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social) is joined by Alva Finn, the Executive Director of ELF Secretariat, and Baroness Sal Brinton, British MP for the Liberal Democrats and Vice-President in the ALDE Party. Alva leads the conversation with MP Sal on how to drive cultural change regarding the acceptance of politicians with disabilities and how political parties can support minority groups in political participation. This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

    26 min
  2. European Liberal Youth in 2025 with LYMEC President Ines Holzegger

    16 JAN

    European Liberal Youth in 2025 with LYMEC President Ines Holzegger

    Crisis after crisis, the youth need politicians who will not ignore their problems but propose solutions so they can feel they have a future. In such a volatile environment—with wars and COVID still in the back of our heads—security and stability are something that we are all craving. Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social) talks to Ines Holzegger, resident of LYMEC - Liberal Youth about the role of liberal youth in the political future of Europe, and the importance of crafting the right political messages to engage young European voters. This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

    30 min
  3. What brings 2025 to Europe? Interview with ELF President Jan-Christoph Oetjen

    6 JAN

    What brings 2025 to Europe? Interview with ELF President Jan-Christoph Oetjen

    What brings 2025 to Europe? And how should we prepare for that? Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social) talks to ELF President MEP Jan-Christoph Oetjen about EU strategic autonomy, the balance of power at the European Parliament and his motivation to be ELF Board President; This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

    26 min
  4. What's behind the Draghi Report with MEP Jeannette Baljeu

    11/12/2024

    What's behind the Draghi Report with MEP Jeannette Baljeu

    In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social), talks to MEP and ELF Board Member, Jeannette Baljeu. They talk about the document "The future of European competitiveness – A competitiveness strategy for Europe", also known as Draghi Report, from a political perspective. This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

    23 min
  5. The Draghi Report and the EU's industrial autonomy trilemma - with Gerard Pogorel

    10/12/2024

    The Draghi Report and the EU's industrial autonomy trilemma - with Gerard Pogorel

    While sovereignty and sustainability are vital, competitiveness is essential to achieving both. Without competitiveness, taxpayer money could be wasted on lofty goals that fail to deliver results. In the new episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social), talks to Professor Gerard Pogorel, Senior Fellow at ELF, about the Draghi Report, and about how the EU is facing an industrial autonomy trilemma. This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

    26 min
  6. EU Response to Trump with Philippe Legrain

    29/11/2024

    EU Response to Trump with Philippe Legrain

    How can the European Union woo Donald Trump? Why immigration is beneficial and morally right? And what is the EU's potential for change and reform? Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberte!) talks with Philippe Legrain, a former economic adviser to the president of the European Commission, a Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics’ European Institute, and the author of "Them and Us: How Immigrants and Locals Can Thrive Together" and "European Spring: Why our Economies and Politics Are in a Mess and How to Put Them Right". Tune in for their talk! Find out more about the guest: https://philippelegrain.com/ Check out the publication discussed in the episode: https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-election-how-european-leaders-should-woo-trump-by-philippe-legrain-2024-11 This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

    33 min
  7. Gender Equality, Security, and European Unity - a Conversation with MEP Lucia Yar

    28/11/2024

    Gender Equality, Security, and European Unity - a Conversation with MEP Lucia Yar

    In the latest episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social), talks to the MEP Lucia Yar, Vice President of the European Liberal Forum, about her journey from journalism to politics, Progressive Slovakia’s mission, and the importance of gender equality in EU policy. This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

    27 min
  8. Election Rigging of the Parliamentary Elections in Georgia with Alexander Zibzibadze

    28/11/2024

    Election Rigging of the Parliamentary Elections in Georgia with Alexander Zibzibadze

    What is the outcome of the parliamentary elections in Georgia? What should we know about the authoritarian evolution of the Georgian Dream ruling party? What was the role of the Russian war in Ukraine on the politics in Georgia? What is the way forward? And what should the European Union do about these recent developments? Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberte!) talks with Alexander Zibzibadze, Chairman and Founder of the youth educational organization Georgia's Future Academy (GFA). His leadership of the GFA, the renowned youth network Franklin Club and wider civil society has been instrumental in organizing two large-scale protest waves against the so-called "Russian foreign agents law" in March 2023 and April-June 2024. After the protests, he was one of the initiators to establish the "My Vote for the EU" coalition, the largest election observation mission for the 2024 Georgian Parliamentary Elections uniting more than 20 leading NGOs. After the protests, Aleksandre has also emerged as a prominent civil society leader and a national and international media commentator. Tune in for their talk! This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

    30 min
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The European Liberal Forum (ELF) is the official think tank and political foundation of the European Liberal Party, the ALDE Party. Together with 56 member organisations we work all over Europe to bring new ideas into the political debate, to provide a platform for discussion and to enable citizens to make their voices heard.

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