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 268

Hans van Baalen MEP, President of Liberal International, sent a clear message to Iran, following last week's imposition of EU oil and...

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Liberal Matters

A Liberal Agenda for Europe - Latin America Relations

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Human Rights

Nabil Released by Egyptian Authorities [but] “Our pursuit for freedom of speech in Egypt is far from over” says HRC Chair Abir Al-Sahlani

Following the release of Egyptian blogger and political prisoner Maikel Nabil, LI Vice President, and Chair of the Human Rights Committee...

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Statements

Hans van Baalen and Alassane Ouattara

LI President on the transfer of the former Ivorian President to the ICC: “It is good news and an important message”

The Hague/London, 30 November 2011 Following the news that the former President of Cote d'Ivoire Laurent Gbagbo has been transferred...

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Congress

Manila

Manila 2011

The 57th Congress of the Liberal International took place in Manila, the Philippines on 16-19 June 2011. Over 250 delegates and guests fr...

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Executive

Barcelona

Barcelona 2012

The 188th meeting of the Executive Committee of Liberal International will take place on 30-31March 2012 in Barcelona, Catalonia. The Cat...

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