New Direction
@europeanreform
New Direction — The Foundation for European Reform.
☀️ En Haute-Savoie, du 30 juin au 4 juillet, s’est tenue l’université d’été organisée par la fondation d’ECR @europeanreform et l’@ISSEP_France. 📚 Cinq jours de formation et de réflexion stratégique aux côtés d’une cinquantaine d’étudiants venus de 23 pays différents, qui…
A great initiative by @ECRparty in Naples 🇮🇹 Congratulations on launching the European Awareness Days — a high-level forum where distinguished speakers tackle the key challenges facing Europe today.
Friday in Naples real answers to Europe’s key challenges – from migration to infrastructure, from maritime strategy to global trade routes. Panel 1: “Managing Migration Flows: A Conservative Perspective” Moderator: Marilu Lucrezio 🇮🇹 – Brussels Correspondent, RAI Speakers:…
Day 2 in Zagreb 🇭🇷 As we conclude our conference on the crimes of #communism, one truth stands firm: Without historical #truth, there can be no justice. #NewDirection remains committed to preserving #memory - not to divide, but to defend the dignity of #Europe’s past.




📍 Zagreb, Croatia Day 1 of our conference on the crimes of communism, 80 years after the end of #WWII, was a powerful start. Thanks to ND Board Member @BrankaLozo for her impactful speech, and to COK President Robin Harris for the valuable partnership. We look forward to Day 2



🎓 Aujourd’hui s’achève l’Université d’été “Les racines du conservatisme européen”, organisée en Haute‑Savoie par la Fondation @europeanreform, en partenariat avec l’@ISSEP_France. Pendant 5 jours, une cinquantaine de jeunes venus de toute l’Europe ont pris part à une immersion…
A gala dinner to celebrate a week full of ideas, free thinking, and European connections and a powerful keynote by MEP @marionmarechal, ECR Party VP. Thank you for your and support. This is how young conservatives grow: with vision, commitment… and a little fun too.




On the final day of the Summer University, students took the stage guided by @MaicolBusilacch. 🎯"EU Lab: from problems to proposals" Divided into working groups, students brainstormed and drafted concrete policy ideas. 🦁Conservatism: facing reality offering viable solutions!




Thank you @MarionMarechal for being with us and for making the final evening of our #SummerUniversity truly exceptional. Your presence and support mean a lot to the next generation of conservative leaders in Europe 🇪🇺 #ECR #ConservativeYouth @ISSEP_France
Très heureuse de retrouver en Haute-Savoie les 50 participants, venus de 23 pays, de l’université d’été des jeunes conservateurs européens, organisée par la fondation d’ECR @europeanreform, en partenariat avec l’@ISSEP_France.
Highs and Lows of Making EU Law: Inside the Legislative Process What an electrifying workshop led by @AndreaCepova, Deputy Secretary General of the @ecrgroup , during the #SummerUniversity!


⛰️There are no peaks too high for a group of #young #conservatives ! 🥾 In the heart of the mountains of Haute-Savoie that the day continued, with a hike to the Plateau des Glières. This emblematic site recalls the commitment of those who have chosen to fight for #freedom.




“We have to speak calmly and #fight back.” - @StjepoBartulica MEP speaking about the “Current state of European Conservatism” 📍Summer University in France


Heading towards #France to participate in the work of the summer @europeanreform university! 👩🎓👨🎓👩🎓 Will speak about the Splendors and Miseries of the #EU legislative process- quite a challenge! One practical exercise prepared:) I am looking forward! #NewDirection
☀️ L’Université d’été de la fondation ECR @europeanreform, en partenariat avec l’@ISSEP_France, se tient cette semaine en France, en Haute-Savoie. Durant cet événement, des jeunes venus de 23 nations européennes s’y formeront. Je suis très heureuse de les rejoindre jeudi !
“National Identity and Conservatism,” offered a look at the history of #nation states and the philosophy of #patriotism. Thanks to our speakers @quintanapaz @jtworr and @RGTyler for guiding us through this timely reflection.




📚 Première matinée de formation à l’Université d’Été New Direction @europeanreform / @ISSEP_France La journée a débuté par deux tables rondes sur les racines culturelles et religieuses du conservatisme, avec Ferenc Hörcher @HorcherF (Université de Budapest), Stephen Bartulica…
Cultural and Religious Roots of a conservatism • Ferenc Horcher • Hannes Gissurarson • Stephen Bartulica • Jean Luc Coronel de Boissezon 2 day - Summer University

“Sticking to principle is always better… When I’m debating I prefer to talk about ideas.” - MEP @StjepoBartulica at Summer University


“#Politics is downstream from #culture and culture is downstream from #religion” - Ferenc Horcher @HorcherF


This Summer University is more than a seminar. It’s a moment of encounter between nations, between generations. 50 students from across Europe have gathered to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and rediscover the roots of conservatism. Summer University - I Day




Leaving Grand Rapids today, after our conference on Kirk and Scruton, coorgaised with the Kirk Center. Heading towards France to participate in the work of this summer university: