European Affairs
England diverging from EU water quality standards
England is set to diverge from the EU's water standards for monitoring water quality in England.
RH
28 Oct 2023
News on the Liberal Democrats and Europe
European Affairs
German Liberal leader Christian Lindner on UK Trade
German liberal FDP party leader and finance minister has extended an invitation to the UK to take "new steps" on post-Brexit trade relations with the European Union (EU).
RH
15 Oct 2023
European Affairs
Ukrainian Liberal MP Kira Rudik speaking at the conference
Liberal Democrats were proud to welcom Ukrainian Liberal Party Leader, Kira Rudik, to our conference in Bournemouth
RH
14 Oct 2023
European Affairs
Horifying Violence in Israel and Palestine
As Liberal Democrats, we have not shaken the feeling of shock, grief and condemnation of the attack in Israel
RH
14 Oct 2023
European Affairs
Event followup: Meet Mike Galsworthy - Chair of the European Movement
Earlier this week, the Liberal Democrat European Group were happy to host a webinar with newly-elected Chair of the European Movement, Mike Galsworthy, on EU-UK relations, the European Movement and the Liberal Democrats European activity
13 Sep 2023
European Affairs
European Movement Chair Mike Galsworthy on re-joining Horizon Europe
Mike Galsworthy, Chair of the European Movement, welcomes the decision by the UK government to re-join the EU Horizon's research and development programme.
RH
9 Sep 2023
European Affairs
UK Rejoins Horizon Europe
It's only taken two years, but the UK Government has finally caught on to Liberal Democrat calls to rejoin Horizon Europe.
UA
7 Sep 2023
Joining the Horizon Europe
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on rejoining Horizon Europe
Michelle Donelan, the UK government's Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, made a statement in parliament on re-joining Horizon Europe.
RH
7 Sep 2023
European Affairs
ALDE Member Party Yabloko to stand in Russian municipal elections
Russian liberal party Yabloko will be standing in the Russian municipal elections on 10 September.
RH
6 Sep 2023
European Affairs
Ukrainian Independence Day
August 24th is Ukrainian Independence Day
RH
24 Aug 2023
European Affairs
Combatting People Trafficking
Liberal Democrat MP, Alistair Carmichael: "I am sure that like me, you are still shocked by the tragic events of this weekend, when six people died after a boat capsized in the Channel"
RH
15 Aug 2023
European Affairs
Overseas Electors
LibDems support restoring voting rights for British citizens living overseas. Currently the right to vote is removed after 15 years, but this restriction will be removed from 2024.
RH
14 Aug 2023