Events

For too long, Europe has sat back and relied on the US. Now antidemocratic presidents as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are working together to crush the EU, while Europe’s right-wing populists are serving as their puppets and sabotage us from within. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked a turning point. Gone is an 80-year period in which Western Europe could rely on the United States as a loyal partner in economic and social matters.

Training of Trainers Masterclass

The current political environment presents both challenges and opportunities for progressive parties. Populist and radical-right movements have shown an ability to dominate the public conversation by offering simple narratives that resonate emotionally with voters. This workshop, aims to equip progressive movements with the tools and strategies needed to reclaim the narrative and engage citizens effectively. 

The Liberal Partnership Days 2025 are an ELF event co-organised with VVD International  and will be held on 20th–21st November 2025 at Sociëteit de Witte, The Hague, the Netherlands. This year the focus will be on Security and Resilient Democracy.

This event will serve as a valuable forum for exchanging best practices and experiences of young individuals working within the promotion of liberal values and democracy from across the world.

Exploring the intersection of technology, democracy, and strategic autonomy in Europe. From the environmental cost of green tech to the governance of AI and Europe’s place in the digital geopolitical race, this forum dives deep into the policy, ethics, and innovation shaping our digital future.

The current political environment presents both challenges and opportunities for progressive parties. Populist and radical-right movements have shown an ability to dominate the public conversation by offering simple narratives that resonate emotionally with voters. This workshop, aims to equip progressive movements with the tools and strategies needed to reclaim the narrative and engage citizens effectively. 

The Black Sea Security Conference is a two-day forum discussing the political and security environment in the Black Sea region. It seeks to bring more attention to the region’s geostrategic importance within the broader context of European security. As such, it provides a platform to discuss the role and interests of key regional and international actors, while emphasising the Black Sea’s role as a vital energy corridor and transit hub connecting Europe with the South Caucasus, Central Asia and beyond.

The EU is facing a critical shortfall of skilled workforce to meet its economic ambition and to tackle the double digital and green challenge. Nearly two-thirds of Europe’s 25 million SMEs say they cannot find the right workers with the right skills.