Meet Your Bureau Candidates (2026-28): Shaping the Future of Liberal International

At the 65th Congress of Liberal International, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, and Taipei, Taiwan, member parties will elect the federation’s leadership in accordance with the LI Constitution. The elections will determine the individuals who will guide the organisation’s strategic direction and oversee its work in advancing liberal democratic values worldwide.

The positions open for election include the President, Deputy President, Vice Presidents and Treasurers, each playing an important role in the federation’s leadership, representation, governance and financial stewardship. The electoral process is a cornerstone of LI’s democratic governance, ensuring that its leadership is chosen by its membership and remains accountable to the federation’s collective mission.

This year’s candidates have been nominated by liberal parties from across the world, reflecting the breadth and diversity of LI’s global network, with representation from Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and North America.

Meet the candidates standing for election, learn about the parties and countries they represent, and discover the individuals seeking to help shape Liberal International’s future. The Congress elections offer member parties an opportunity to contribute to the federation’s direction, strengthen its global network and reaffirm their shared commitment to individual liberty, human rights, political pluralism, the rule of law and international cooperation.

65th Congress Liberal International – Bureau Candidates

Position sought Candidate Nominating party Country Region
President Karl-Heinz Paqué FDP Germany Europe
Deputy President Lennart Salemink VVD Netherlands Europe
Vice President Henrik Bach Mortensen Venstre Denmark Europe
Vice President Phillip Bennion Liberal Democrats United Kingdom Europe
Vice President Eva Biaudet SFP Finland Europe
Vice President Dave Bryant Democratic Alliance South Africa Africa
Vice President Art Eggleton CGLI Canada North America
Vice President Myrna Mneimneh Mustaqbal Lebanon MENA
Vice President Sidi Tiémoko Touré RHDP Côte d’Ivoire Africa
Vice President Fan Yun DPP Taiwan Asia
Treasurer Manfred Eisenbach DGLI Germany Europe
Treasurer Mike German Liberal Democrats United Kingdom Europe
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