At the invitation of Gabriel Attal, former French Prime Minister and current Secretary General of the presidential movement, the MR President had the honour of taking part in the Summit for Democracy and Freedoms in Paris. This international gathering brought together Europe's liberal and progressive forces around a shared ambition: to strengthen freedom, democracy and the well-being of European citizens in a rapidly changing world.
The adoption of the Paris Declaration marks a major step forward. This text expresses a shared will: to strengthen our military capabilities, invest in our security, particularly digital security, and consolidate our strategic autonomy. The aim is to enable the European Union to play a leading role on the international stage, as a driving force for stability, progress and freedom.
More than ever, the ties between Europe's liberal parties are essential to pursuing a coordinated, strong and concrete policy. In a complex geopolitical context, where democratic values are sometimes under threat, this unity of action is a necessity.
As Georges-Louis Bouchez pointed out: “A crisis makes it possible to bring about a new society… in a good way too.” We must turn challenges into opportunities, uncertainties into positive action, and continue to champion a freer, fairer and more forward-looking society.
The MR, more than ever, is embracing its role as a progressive and responsible force, in Belgium as well as in Europe.