🎯 27 liberal politicians and communicators from 17 countries and 14 parties met in Istanbul for the Liberal Communicators Network, an intensive bootcamp on video-first political communication. 👏 Thanks to all participants, trainers, partners and organizers! #LCN2026 #UP4Democracy #fnfeurope

🥨 Pretzels & Politics: What Comes After Populism? Even when governments change, the effects of populism often remain. Join us on 23 June in Brussels to discuss democratic recovery,civic trust,democratic resilience with Luisa Cardoso Barreto, Abdoul Diallo, Jana Sproul. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4oy7EBq

❓How is the European narrative made attractive? 🌍That was the topic of the FNF Europe and Projekt: Polska "Party Factory" session in Reykjavik, bringing together political, academic, and party perspectives, as well as workshops/discussions on current European developments and campaigning.

🚨 Democracy is changing. So is politics. So is the internet. ⏳ Just 5 days left to apply for #GenNow2026! ⚡ TikTok politics, populism, digital culture & the future of liberal democracy. 📍 Sofia 📅 2–6 Sept 📝 Apply by 16 June: bit.ly/4wOwC3u

🎯 12 communication professionals. 9 EU countries. 3 days in Warsaw 🇵🇱 🚀 Mission achieved: learning how to become a One-Person Content Studio by building smarter, AI-powered content pipelines. 👀 Tell Me Your Story Academy is part of Liberal Communicators Network. @eurliberalforum.bsky.social

🚨 Democracy is changing. So is politics. So is the internet. ⏳ Just 11 days left to apply for #GenNow2026! ⚡ TikTok politics, populism, digital culture & the future of liberal democracy. 📍 Sofia 📅 2–6 Sept 📝 Apply by 16 June: bit.ly/4wOwC3u

⚡ China’s influence in Latin America is growing. What does this mean for Europe? 🌍🇪🇺 Join us on 11 June, Thu in Brussels for the launch of a new policy paper on EU–Latin America relations, trade, geopolitics & strategic cooperation. 📍 Liberal House, FNF Brussels Office 📝 Register now bit.ly/4auVVhg

🇩🇪 At #EuropeLiberalHour in Berlin, we discussed the future of pension reform 💡 Germany has major catching up to do on funded pensions. From UK-style auto-enrolment to Sweden’s pension model, experts explored ideas for fairer & more sustainable retirement systems. 📘Download the Study: bit.ly/4dVnUIa

🥨 Can democracy go beyond the ballot box? 🇪🇺 Join #Pretzels_Politics on 27 May in Brussels for a discussion on citizen participation, democratic innovation & rebuilding trust between institutions and citizens. 📅 27 May 2026 🕛 12:00–14:00 📍 Liberal House,FNF Europe,Brussels 🔗Register bit.ly/4dmjECf

❓Wie sichern wir die Rente von morgen? 🌍 Bei der nächsten Europe Liberal Hour diskutieren wir über Reformen der Altersvorsorge, internationale Modelle und nachhaltige Lösungen für Deutschland 🇩🇪 📅 26. Mai | 📍 Berlin 👉 bit.ly/4dweOBd

🌍 FNF Europe 🇪🇺 & VVD International launch the Liberal Leadership Academy: Europe — for young liberals ready to shape Europe’s future. 🚀 Ready to lead? 📅 Apply by 31 May 👉 lnkd.in/e-Sfd2CJ Ideal candidates are a member of a liberal political party or willing to become a political leader.

The Liberal Communicators Network – Youth Edition 2026 brought together inspiring communicators from across Europe to explore the power of liberal values, viral creations, and digital influence. 🤳🏻 A huge thank you to our amazing partners @fnfeurope.bsky.social who made this project possible. 🩷

🚀 How can Europe stay competitive in AI and advanced technologies without copying Silicon Valley? 🥨 Takeaway from Pretzels & Politics: Europe’s strength may lie in innovative SME ecosystems,technological sovereignty & turning ambition into delivery. 🙏 Thanks to Antonios Nestoras and Florian Schuck!

🚀 From Ambition to Delivery: Closing Europe’s Tech Gap 🇪🇺 Join Pretzels & Politics 🥨 for the launch of our new report on competitiveness & tech 🗫 Insights with Florian Schuck & Antonios Nestoras 📅 5 May 🕛 12:00 – 14:00📍Brussels Register now👉 bit.ly/3OM3IzQ Get the Report 👉https://bit.ly/4tFsPU7

🇩🇪 🇪🇺 Der JuLis-Delegationsbesuch in Brüssel bot ein Wochenende voller Austausch und anregender Diskussionen. 📢Von unserem FNF-Europe-Büro über Podiumsdiskussionen zu den Themen EU und NATO, politische Kommunikation und internationales Networking bis hin zur Arbeit an den eigenen politischen Zielen.

🇩🇪🇪🇺 JuLis Delegation kicks off in Brussels! 🌍EU–Africa with MEP Jan-Christoph Oetjen (FDP), security with FNF Global Security Hub & BSoG, 📱comms with LYMEC, cooperation 🤝 with Jeunes MR and FNF Europe, Liberal Afterwork networking. 👀 Follow our Instagram stories @fnfeurope over the weekend.

@bsky.app 🥨 At Pretzels & Politics, Vukosava Crnjanski, Director of CRTA from Serbia, and Dr Klemen Grošelj, former MEP from Slovenia, discussed stalled EU enlargement in the Western Balkans. 🌍 Reforms, political will & EU credibility remain key challenges—without real change, there is no progress.

🇭🇺 Hungary after the elections: what comes next? 🇪🇺 At #EuropeLiberalHour, MEP Moritz Körner, Dániel Hegedűs and other experts discussed Orbán’s defeat, reforms & Hungary’s future in the EU. ❓Key shifts ahead are excepted in the rule of law, EU funds, domestic issues, regional impact and more.

🇧🇬 Bulgaria’s Election: Results Clear, Conclusions Pending – the end of deadlock of 8 elections in 5 yrs? ❓A strong majority of 44.6% for Progressive Bulgaria Party promises stability—but raises questions on reforms, governance & Europe 🇪🇺 👀 Read FNF analysis by Iva Dralcheva 👉 bit.ly/4cULNQB

Bulgarian Elections 2026: Bulgaria’s Vote Ends Deadlock, But Uncertainty Persists

A decisive election result ends Bulgaria’s political stalemate, but leaves open key questions on governance, reforms, and its role in Europe.

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🥨 At #Pretzels_Politics yesterday, we discussed EU–India relations 🇪🇺🤝🇮🇳 with policymakers and @masz.bsky.social. As geopolitics shift 🌍, closer cooperation matters more than ever. 📊 Read the FNF analysis on Navigating India’s Role: Perspectives on Security, Geopolitics and Trade” 👉 bit.ly/4u5V3Y0

🎂 50 years of LYMEC: from a divided Europe to defending open societies today. “Youth must shape Europe’s future,” said Jules Maaten. 🌍 Liberal democracy faces real threats—now is the time to act together! 💪 Good luck to the new LYMEC Bureau! Happy Anniversary @lymec.bsky.social !

🛑 EU enlargement in the Western Balkans at a turning point!🌍 Why is the process stalling—and what’s going wrong? 🥨Join Pretzels & Politics in Brussels on: 🗓️ 23 April, his Thursday | 🕛 12–14h 👉 Register asap: bit.ly/3O4xPSJ 📍Liberal House, FNF Europe Office, Brussels #Pretzels_Politics

🎙️ „Frei gedacht" -Orbán abgewählt. Was der Machtwechsel in Ungarn für Europa bedeutet? In der neuen Folge spricht Greta Kiss mit MdEP Moritz Körner über die Richtungswahl in Ungarn 🇭🇺 und aktuelle europapolitische Herausforderungen 🇪🇺 👉 Jetzt reinhören – überall, wo es Podcasts gibt! bit.ly/41JfWMs

Frei gedacht: Orbán abgewählt. Was der Machtwechsel in Ungarn für Europa bedeutet

Historischer Wahlausgang in Ungarn: Viktor Orbán ist abgewählt. In der ersten Folge von Frei gedacht analysieren Johanna Hans und Sascha Tamm gemeinsam mit Gréta Kiss und Moritz Körner, was dieser…

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🎯 Calling communication pros from liberal orgs! Apply for “Tell Me Your Story”, part of Liberal Communicators Network ⏯️ The One-Person Content Studio: A Practical Guide to AI-Power Your Content Pipeline 🗓️ 5–7 June | 📍 Warsaw Upgrade your content workflows 👉Apply by 23 Apr bit.ly/4c8Nk5j #elfevent

⚡ EU–India relations at a turning point! 🇪🇺🤝🇮🇳 In Focus for #Pretzels_Politics discussion: “The Mother of All Deals” 📅 21 April 🕛 12:00 – 14:00📍Liberal House, Brussels 🌍 Discuss geopolitics, security & cooperation with policymakers & experts. 👉 Register:https://bit.ly/3QsIEyA

🎯 Calling communication pros from liberal orgs! Apply for “Tell Me Your Story”, part of Liberal Communicators Network ⏯️ The One-Person Content Studio: A Practical Guide to AI-Power Your Content Pipeline 🗓️ 5–7 June | 📍 Warsaw Upgrade your content workflows 👉Apply by 23 Apr bit.ly/4c8Nk5j #elfevent

🇭🇺 Hungary’s campaign is shifting: business leaders, artists & influencers are speaking out ahead of the vote. Calls for EU values and change are growing. Whether it impacts results remains to be seen. Photo: Ferenc Isza/AFP (via 444.hu)

🇭🇺 Ungarn nach der Wahl: Wandel oder Kontinuität? Bei der Europe Liberal Hour diskutieren Expert:innen die innenpolitische Dynamik und Ungarns Rolle in der EU 🇪🇺 🗓️ 15. April, 12:30-13:30 Uhr 📍Online & Ort: Salon Diskurs, Schiffbauerdamm 8, 10117 Berlin 👉 Anmeldung 👉 bit.ly/3QwaIRG

🇪🇺 Join us at the new 🥨 Pretzels & Politics format to rethink European defence, stronger EU coordination for capability, autonomy, and industrial cooperation! Join us on 14 April at the Liberal House. Register now👉https://bit.ly/4t4LmsG This lunchtime format puts conversation & real exchange first!

🌍 Freedom is not abstract—it is lived and defended every day in Eastern Europe. What can the rest of Europe learn from this resilience and 'cool patriotism'? Read insights on democracy & the future of Europe from Martin Kothé, Former Regional Director of FNF East and Southeast Europe bit.ly/41g9mgh