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Guy Verhofstadt is the new leader of the ALDE group

The former Belgian Prime Minister has been unanimously elected today at the European Parliament as the new leader of the liberal democrat parliamentary group, the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE).

Read here ELDR's 3rd liberal bulletin on the political demands of the liberal group in Parliament

Crucial role for Liberals in European Parliament

The preparations and political discussions prior to the constituent session of the new European Parliament are in full swing. The formation of new political groups confirms the crucial role Liberals will have to play in the Parliament to ensure political majorities in favor of civil liberties and the market economy. Read here ELDR's 2^nd liberal bulletin on the ramifications of the European election results.

LIBSEEN gathers in Kosovo to discuss future development of their region.

In the weekend of 26-28 June 2009, Liberals from South Eastern Europe assembled in Kosovo's capital Pristina to exchange views on their region's development.

Yabloko calls for Europe-Russia cooperation

Yabloko party makes a plea to the international press declaring again its commitment for freedom of press in Russia and promotion of human rights, taking distances from the government's approach. And finally they put forward a proposal: joint large-scale European political initiatives.