Liberals

Argentina

Far-right populist Javier Milei becomes Argentina's new president

The people of Argentina have spoken: TV celebrity-turned-politician Javier Milei will be the next leader of South America's second-largest economy.

20 November 2023

Estonia

Estonia's centre-right Reform Party comes first in general election

Kallas saw off a challenge from the far-right populist EKRE party, which wants to limit the Baltic nation's exposure to the Ukraine crisis and blames the current government for Estonia's high inflation rate.

6 March 2023

Slovenia

Slovenia elects its first female president

"Slovenians have shown what kind of a country they want", said Natasa Pirc Musar after she won a presidential election runoff.

12 November 2022

Europe News

‘Not acceptable’: Xavier Bettel lashes out at Viktor Orbán over Kirill's removal from EU sanctions

The Luxembourg Prime Minister texted Viktor Orbán to say he was "not amused" by Hungary's "unacceptable" last minute objection to the new sanctions package.

3 June 2022

Romania

Romania could have rotating prime ministers if new coalition approved

The Liberals and Social Democrats may agree to rotate the role of prime minister between the two parties until the next elections in 2024.

22 November 2021

Germany

How could a new government in Germany affect Brussels?

Despite vast differences in policy, one thing the remaining candidates for chancellor have in common is their pro-European views.

27 September 2021

United Kingdom

Lib Dems to elect new leader in new year after Jo Swinson loses seat

After less than six months in the job, Jo Swinson is to be replaced as leader of the Liberal Democrats.

13 December 2019

United Kingdom

UK Liberal Democrats launch election campaign with vow to stop Brexit

The Libdems launched their election platform this week, pledging to hire more teachers, create a frequent flyer tax and legalise cannabis. But what has been making the headlines is their radical stance on Brexit.

21 November 2019

United Kingdom

'Unite to Remain': UK parties form anti-Brexit election pact

The pact, which does not include the largest opposition party, Labour, is expected to hold for some 60 of the 650 seats up for grabs in the House of Commons.

7 November 2019

Canada

Canada: Trudeau's Liberals projected to form minority government

Canada: Trudeau's Liberals projected to form minority government

22 October 2019

Canada

Canada's Trudeau fights for survival in tight election race

Once a political rock star, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces challenging general elections on Monday after scandals tainted his progressive image.

21 October 2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson loses parliamentary majority as MP defects to Lib Dems

Boris Johnson loses parliamentary majority

3 September 2019

United Kingdom

Lib Dems win Welsh by-election, cut Johnson parliament majority to one

"My very first act as your MP when I arrive in Westminster will be to find Mr Boris Johnson, wherever he’s hiding, and tell him loud and clear: stop playing with the futures of our communities and rule out a no-deal Brexit," newly-elected Jane Dodds said.

2 August 2019

United Kingdom

MP Jo Swinson elected leader of the UK's Liberal Democrats party

MP for East Dunbartonshire Jo Swinson has been elected leader of the UK's pro-EU Liberal Democrats party.

22 July 2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. What next for the Liberal Democrats? ǀ View

I am a non-tribal Remainer, so I drew considerable consolation from the great leap forward made by the unashamedly pro-EU Liberal Democrats, who went from their one MEP, Catherine Bearder in SE England, to 16 MEPs and a fifth of the vote.

13 June 2019

Europe News

'A lack of EU policies' causes populism — Verhofstadt

Raw Questions saw Liberal lead candidate for the EU top job Guy Verhofstadt take the hot seat. He faced questions over his EU convictions, Brexit, the climate, and whether he preferred wine over beer.

14 May 2019