The Liberal International bureau applauds the victory of the Democratic Party of the United States in securing majority control of both houses of the United States Congress as the results of the 2026 mid-term election results become clear.

On this International Day of Political Prisoners, Liberal International joins other human rights and political organisations in standing together to affirm a simple truth: no one should be imprisoned for speaking freely, standing up for their beliefs, or exercising their fundamental rights. 

In a joint submission ahead of Sudan's fourth Universal Periodic Review (Session 54, January 2027), Liberal International (LI), along with the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (RWCHR), exposes a pattern of ethnically motivated attacks against the Fur, Zaghawa, Massalit and other non-Arab groups in Darfur and Kordofan.  

At the 65th Congress of Liberal International, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, and Taipei, Taiwan, several key leadership positions will be filled through elections in accordance with the federation’s Constitution. These elections are an important part of LI’s democratic governance, providing member parties with the opportunity to shape the federation’s leadership, contribute to its strategic direction and help guide its work in the years ahead.

The NextGen Liberals Mentorship Programme concluded in Istanbul on 2–4 October 2026, bringing together 15 young liberal women leaders from Eastern Europe and Western Balkans for an intensive programme of workshops, mentoring and practical policy development. Organised by Liberal International in cooperation with D66 Internationaal, IFLRY and INLW, the programme combined interactive learning with personalised guidance, giving participants the opportunity to strengthen both their political skills and leadership.

Liberal International mourns the passing of Sidya Touré, former Prime Minister of Guinea and leader of the Union of Republican Forces (UFR), LI's member party. A distinguished statesman, accomplished technocrat and committed liberal, Sidya Touré dedicated his life to public service, democratic values and strengthening ties between Guinea, Africa and Europe. His political career spanned Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea, where he served in senior government positions, including as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Alassane Ouattara under President Félix Houphouët-Boigny, before becoming Prime Minister of Guinea.