Annemie Neyts, European Liberal Democrat and Reform (ELDR) Party President, welcomes the adoption by the European Commission of updated rules for the activities and funding of European political parties on 27 June. In an effort to further promote a European public sphere, this proposal also provides for the establishment and funding of political foundations at European level.“Shaking off the EU blues will require giving citizens a greater say on the EU’s agenda and the recognition by citizens of the EU as a legitimate power. European political parties are key to make this happen. Without parties expressing the political will of the citizens, there is no democracy. This holds good at all levels of political representation and also for the EU.” Read more ...

 The European Liberal Democrat and Reform (ELDR) Party welcomes the outcome of the European Council of 21-22 June and the end of the EU’s institutional deadlock. The Portuguese Presidency should now ensure that the intergovernmental conference proposes the signature of a new Treaty before the end of the year. Commenting on the results of the summit, ELDR Party President Annemie Neyts stated: “The new Treaty keeps the substance of the European Constitution and its institutional package. With this agreement on a new Treaty, the EU has passed a crucial test of its credibility, proving to both itself and the wider world that it is capable of taking fundamental decisions over its future with 27 members”. Read more ...

 A delegation of the PLK (Kosova), leaded by his political leader Gergj Dedaj, visited Catalonia last 8th, 9th, and 10th of June. Mr. Dedaj had a formal reception at the Catalan Parliament with its Vicepresident and member of CDC, Mr. Ramon Camp. The delegation also meet with representatives of the catalan civic society, Unesco delegation in Barcelona, and representatives of Convergencia Democratica de Catalunya. Mr. Dedaj analysed the current situation in Kosova, and CDC will promote a variety of initiatives at the catalan and spanish parliament to demand the urgent resolution of the UN security council.(At the picture the PLK delegation, leaded by Mr. Dedaj, at the catalan parliament, with the vicepresident of the catalan parliament Mr. Ramon Camp, and Marc Guerrero, general coordinator of international relations CDC) Read more ...