Vice President Marc Guerrero

At the last ELDR party congress, held in Barcelona (Catalonia), I remarked in my candidacy speech that we, liberals, could not allow having a red belt in south Europe. It is right to consider that for historical reasons the south of Europe has been not an easy place for liberalism.

If we have a look at the current situation we can clearly check that even though we have important liberals parties that are or have been in government -as Partit Liberal d’Andorra, Convergència Democràtica de Catalunya or Unió Mallorquina-, it is also true that we have a great lack of strong liberal political forces in, for example, Greece, Portugal or Malta. The positive side is that in all these countries we can find a variety of think tanks, national political foundations, institutes and leading liberal personalities that promote liberal and democrat ideals and values. (more…)

I know that colleagues throughout Europe are paying a lot of attention to what is happening in Ireland.

Brian Cowen, TD and Taoiseach

A number of recent opinion polls show support for a ‘Yes’ vote holding strong, however, this cannot be taken for granted and we will continue working hard in the final days of the campaign.

My message to the Irish people has been a positive one about Ireland and Europe.  The result, which will be announced on Saturday will determine the future direction of Ireland and define our place within Europe. (more…)

A film made in view of the “Europe up close” film competition

Summer is usually a time for reflection. Would you like to share with other European citizens your liberal story? Why are you a liberal? Why did you vote for a liberal party in the European elections? Or for example why do you believe the European Union is a liberal project?

If you have a story to tell, then this page on the ELDR blog is the right place for you! You can post your thoughts as a comment below this article.

Ok, why i’m liberal?

Firstly - because i believe that there is no development without freedom. That’s the most important thing in the liberalism. I believe that people should be free not only because it’s effective in economy etc., but mainly because it’s fair.

Secondly - I’m against welfare state, etatism, and bureaucracy. We don’t need social benefits - what we really need is economic freedom, low taxes and less influence of state in our own life.

Thirdly - the freedom of speech and freedom of thought are sacred and political corectness mustn’t be a justification of restriction our freedom of speech.

Liberalism FTW!

This contribution was submitted by Paulo, as a response to: “Tell us your liberal story!” You can have your view published as well. Tell us your story on “Why am I liberal?” below in “leave a reply”.

Would you like to share with other European citizens your liberal story? Why are you a liberal? Why do you vote for a liberal party in the European elections? Or for example why do you believe the European Union is a liberal project?

If you have a story to tell, then this page on the ELDR blog is the right place for you! You can post your thoughts as a comment below this article.