ALDE Party at 50 – From Stuttgart, we choose the future
This year the ALDE Party marks 50 years of advancing liberal democracy and freedom in Europe.
To open this anniversary year, we invite you to join us in Stuttgart, Germany, the city where it all started back in 1976, for a special evening celebrating five decades of impact and legacy, while looking ahead to our commitment to continue shaping a Europe that is freer, more prosperous and more democratic for generations to come.
Event details
Date and time: Saturday, 28 February 2026 from 17:30 – 19:00 CET
Place: Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin in Stuttgart, Germany
RSVP is needed. A confirmation of participation will be sent ahead of the event.
Programme
17:00 | Arrivals |
17:30 – 17:40 | Welcoming by Svenja Hahn MEP, ALDE Party President and Christian Dürr, FDP Chair |
17:40 – 17:50 | Keynote address by Hans-Ulrich Rülke, Leader of FDP in Baden-Württemberg (introduced by Andreas Glück MEP) |
17:50 – 18:20 | Fireside chat with Sepp Schellhorn, Austrian Secretary of State for Simplification (moderated by Svenja Hahn MEP, ALDE Party President) |
18:20 – 18:25 | Closing remarks |
18:25 – 19:00 | Reception |
