ELF papers

The paper argues that liberalism’s survival depends on rebuilding a broad social coalition anchored in workers seeking stability and a dynamic middle class and forming stable alliances with genuinely democratic partners while rejecting agreements with extremist forces.

AI is not just a technological tool; it is a transformative force that can make our societies more prosperous, sustainable, and free – if we dare to embrace it.

This publication examines the true costs and complexities behind Europe’s shift to electric mobility. It explains how batteries bring not only technological and economic opportunities but also environmental, social, and geopolitical challenges.

This statement outlines young liberal leaders’ position on strengthening European strategic autonomy through empowering youth and local action.

The study examines the historical and philosophical foundations of property as a cornerstone of liberty, the forces that have restricted access to home ownership, and the broader consequences for European society. It argues that restoring property ownership to its rightful place is essential for the future of liberal societies in Europe.

The paper presents the advantages of capitalised systems and outlines actionable policy recommendations to build a more resilient, investment-driven pension model for the EU.

Europe’s economy is changing faster than its workforce can adapt. Populations are aging, classrooms lag behind new skill demands, and borders still divide talent that should flow freely. From digitalization to the green transition, every major transformation depends on people, their ability to learn, move, and reinvent themselves. Yet Europe’s labour market remains trapped in yesterday’s structures, struggling to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

This analysis illustrates how liberal reforms across Italy, Spain, Germany, and France have often emerged less from ideological zeal and more from urgent economic or political pressures.

Nearly two decades after the EU’s last enlargement rounds in 2004 and 2007, Russia’s war in Ukraine has brought enlargement back to the top of the EU’s strategic agenda.

In June 2025, the European Liberal Forum (ELF), together with LYMEC and the Boris Divković Foundation, brought together young activists, students, and professionals in Sarajevo for the Liberal Hack Youth Event 2025. Over an intensive 24 hours, participants tackled one of Europe’s defining challenges: how to reimagine EU enlargement in a liberal, strategic, and future-oriented way.