European Liberal Forum

The sudden disruption of energy flows shows how fragile Europe’s dependence on external fossil fuel routes remains. Scaling up innovative solutions like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) can strengthen energy independence while delivering low-emission, reliable power. Read more in our publication: bit.ly/4dmOw6e

How does the war in Iran affect Europeans? 🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, a Senior Fellow at Bruegel in Brussels and at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C. 🎧 Tune in for their talk: bit.ly/40UStri

Political life in #Armenia remains a difficult space for women to enter and succeed in. Most Armenian woman in public life has faced gender-based cyberattacks, while many encounter daily hostility, stereotypes, and unequal policies like disproportionate parental leave. Read more on the topic in our new blog post. Read full blog post written by Aleksandra Rymaszewska of ELF here: bit.ly/483C5IM

Europe doesn’t lack land, it lacks flexible rules. Easing zoning and reusing space can unlock housing, growth, and vibrant communities. 📖 Read our study on housing: bit.ly/446Vp5T 🎦 Watch the conversation on housing with one of the authors of our study Dr.Antonios Nestoras: lnkd.in/dXFgJwtJ

Consumers in Europe still face barriers in choosing digital services. Complex switching processes and uneven rules reduce competition and limit service quality. Harmonised consumer protections combined with open markets can empower users and drive better services. Read the full policy paper here: bit.ly/4skmyML

Overregulation and outdated frameworks are slowing innovation in Europe’s telecom sector. Current rules rely heavily on complex market power assessments that are costly and slow to adapt. A shift toward simplified, regulation focused on key bottlenecks would encourage faster innovation and fair competition. Read more: bit.ly/4skmyML

At our 'European Security at a Crossroads' event in Tallinn, ministers examined how Europe can respond to today’s complex security challenges. Estonia’s Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur, and Sweden’s Minister of Defense Pål Jonson, shared their perspectives on strategy, readiness, and modern warfare. They highlighted how collaboration and careful planning are essential for maintaining security and supporting allies across Europe.

How does the war in Iran affect Europeans? What is the impact of the Greenland issue on the Danish view of NATO and the transatlantic alliance? 🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté!) talks with Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, a Senior Fellow at Bruegel in Brussels and at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C. 🎧 Tune in for their talk: bit.ly/40UStri

Supply-Side Investments Instead of Demand-Side Subsidies Subsidies without proper supply push prices up. Real affordability comes from building more homes through investment, innovation, and competition. 📖 Read our study on housing: bit.ly/446Vp5T 🎦 Watch the discussion on housing with Robin van Leijen: bit.ly/4kIJ3rO

This week in Tallinn, leaders and experts came together for European Security at a Crossroads Conference. Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal and MEP Urmas Paet opened the event, with speakers discussing how recent global developments, shifts in international security postures and emerging geopolitical pressures, are influencing Europe’s approach to defense and cooperation.

Europe’s dependence on non-EU digital infrastructure poses risks to its strategic autonomy. A lack of coordinated cybersecurity standards and reliance on foreign suppliers weakens resilience and security. Establishing EU-wide security frameworks and common risk-based rules can strengthen both openness and protection. Read the full policy paper here: bit.ly/4skmyML

🎥Watch live: European Security at Crossroads: bit.ly/4bZ9sPg In an era defined by rapid geopolitical change and growing uncertainty, defence and security have once again become central to the future of our societies. The challenges we face today go far beyond traditional military threats — including cyber warfare, disinformation, economic coercion, and attacks on democratic institutions. Our event in Tallin organised with the Academy of Liberalism will go from a broader to more specific discussions on the topic

Fragmented national telecom markets are limiting Europe’s ability to compete globally. The EU currently operates as 27 separate markets, increasing costs and discouraging investors and innovators. Creating a true single market through unified rules and a “Single Passport” system would enable seamless cross-border operations. It is time to complete the Digital Single Market. Read the full policy paper here: bit.ly/4skmyML

When housing becomes unaffordable, freedom turns into privilege. Europe must ensure that everyone has the same conditions to build an independent life, and this begins with a home. 📖 Read our study on housing: bit.ly/446Vp5T 🎦 Watch the conversation on housing with one of the authors of our study Dr.Antonios Nestoras: lnkd.in/dXFgJwtJ

Investment in EU telecom networks lags significantly behind global competitors, with spending estimated at 50% lower than in the United States. A harmonised Digital Networks Act can remove fragmentation and unlock cross-border scale for innovation and investment. Supporting a stronger, more connected Europe. Find out more in our new policy paper: bit.ly/4skmyML

In the 5th year of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, how is the civil society in Ukraine currently faring? Is the Ukrainian identity under pressure? What is the impact of the war on the mental health of people, particularly children? 🎙️ Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberté! ) talks with Anna Zakletska, a Ukrainian television and radio presenter and a member of the NGO “Business Ukrainian Women”. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/47EJr5k

Today’s grids can’t see or manage demand in real time, leading to congestion and wasted energy. Smart meters give operators and households the tools to shift use and ease stress on the grid. The EU should commit to a full rollout by 2027 to unlock flexibility and fairer pricing. 📖 Read more in our publication : bit.ly/3Hs7UkH

Europe Needs More Bricks! To manage the current housing crisis, we must create more supply. Prices won’t fall until we build more homes faster, smarter, and where people need them most. 📖 Read our study on housing: bit.ly/446Vp5T 🎦 Watch the discussion on housing with Robin van Leijen: bit.ly/4kIJ3rO