Liberal International mourns the passing of Emma Bonino, one of Italy’s great champions of freedom, human rights and European liberalism.

Europe's security challenges can no longer be viewed in isolation. From Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine to emerging technologies, the Black Sea and the rapidly evolving Arctic, the continent faces an increasingly interconnected security landscape that demands coordinated liberal responses. Against this backdrop, Liberal International convened the inaugural London Security Conference at the National Liberal Club on 7 September, bringing together parliamentarians, policymakers, diplomats, academics and civil society leaders from across Europe and beyond to examine the future of European security.

Applications are now open for the NextGen Liberals Mentorship Programme, an in-person, three-day leadership and mentorship initiative taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 2–4 October 2026.