World Federation of Liberalism

Liberal International (LI) is the world federation of liberal and progressive democratic political parties. LI was founded in 1947 to strengthen liberal protection from totalitarianism, facism and communism. It has since become the pre-eminent network for promoting liberalism, individual freedom, human rights, the rule of law, tolerance, equality of opportunity, social justice, free trade and a market economy. This site informs you about social liberalism and classic liberalism, our policies, activities and member parties.

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News

Issue 174

LI President Hans van Baalen MEP expressed his condolences over the loss of Dutch Minister of State and founder of LI Full Member D66 Han...

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Liberal Matters

Education in the 21st Century

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Human Rights

200 Years of Common Liberal Identity - A Liberal Agenda for Europe-Latin America Relations

'The nation is obliged, by wise and just laws, to protect the liberty, property and all other legitimate rights, of every individual ...

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Statements

LI President: “Death of Hans van Mierlo great loss for liberal world”

12 March 2010 - LI President, Hans van Baalen MEP, has described the death on Thursday 11 March 2010 of founder and former leader of D66 ...

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Congress

Cairo 2009

The 56th Congress of the Liberal International was held in Cairo, Egypt. Hosted by LI member party the Democratic Front Party (DFP), the ...

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Executive

Vancouver 2009

The 182nd Executive Commitee of the Liberal International took place from 1-3 May in Vancouver, Canada in conjunction with the National L...

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