October 2008 - Posts

• Yes to a Common EU Military Force

  The freshly appointed UK defence secretary has publicly supported on Monday the idea of a European army. This position is a U-turn as the UK, the largest of the EU's big-three military spenders ahead of France and Germany, had indeed until now opposed Read More... Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008 6:42 AM from LYMEC asbl :: European Liberal Youth | 0 Comments

• Visit to ALDE Group: LYMEC Bureau gets prepared for EP elections

  Last week, 13-15 October, the LYMEC Bureau met with representatives of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), the liberal group in the European Parliament, exploring possibilities for stronger cooperation. Apart from meeting several Read More... Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:29 AM from LYMEC asbl :: European Liberal Youth | 0 Comments

• Liberalism is not to blame for the current financial crisis

  The presidents of European Liberal Youth (LYMEC)’s member organisations were gathered in Varna, Bulgaria, from 9 to 12 October. Young liberal leaders were due to discuss the Lisbon Treaty and the response to the Irish no, but following the continuing Read More... Posted Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:32 PM from LYMEC asbl :: European Liberal Youth | 0 Comments

• Young liberal leaders outline response to the Georgia and financial crisis

  The Young Leaders Meeting (YLM), which gathers every year the presidents of LYMEC’s member organisations, took place in Varna, Bulgaria, from 9 to 12 October. The theme of this year’s YLM was “What future for Europe – with or without the Lisbon Treaty?”. Read More... Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 6:32 PM from LYMEC asbl :: European Liberal Youth | 0 Comments

• Vote Liberal on October 14 - for Canada's youth!

  Canadians – especially young voters – face a critical choice in this election. It is up to us to decide what we want our country to be about, how we want our country to act on the world stage, and what kind of future we want for ourselves and our own Read More... Posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 12:00 AM from RSS News Feeds | 0 Comments

• South Asia Youth Summit

  Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) in association with Liberal Youth South Asia (LYSA) is organizing the first South Asia Youth Summit (SAYS) to provide a platform for the South Asian youth to interact, debate and understand various issues confronting the region from a liberal perspective. SAYS, designed to be an being an annual event, envisions a democratic and peaceful South Asia with open borders emphasizing the role of youth in reforming the society. Over the two-day schedule, the delegates would be exposed to a variety of simulations, discussions and debates leading to the Summit Declaration and Plan of Action for the next year. [More Details] Posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 8:00 PM from Liberal News Centre | 1 Comments

• Debate Rallies a Young Liberal Success!

  As Canada waited for the French and English Leaders' Debates on October 1 and 2, Young Liberals streamed in from all across the Ottawa region to welcome Stéphane Dion at the National Arts Centre. On the eve of the French debate, the festivities included Read More... Posted Friday, October 03, 2008 12:00 AM from RSS News Feeds | 0 Comments