We Connect Progressive And Liberal Expats In Europe
Progressive and Liberal Expat Network
Our mission
At the heart of our mission is the connection – connecting liberal, centrist, and progressive expats across Europe.
Did you know that in the 2019 European Parliamentary elections, more than 17 million people cast their votes outside their home EU country? That’s a staggering number, and guess what? Over 2.3 million of these expats chose to support ALDE or EDP parties, sharing our values of democracy, unity and progress for a better Europe.
Our goal is simple but powerful: we aim to forge vibrant communities that unite around these shared values, spreading a sense of belonging across the European landscape. Our mission goes beyond borders, connecting expat party members, and mobilising their collective strength for the upcoming European Parliament elections.
Why do we need them? Because they are an essential part of shaping the future of the European Union. We believe in a Europe driven by democracy and the rule of law. Together, we can work towards a brighter future, where liberalism, centrism and progressivism are the guiding principles of our united European family.
Join us in this exciting journey!
Organisational structure
Board
The "Board" of PEN consists of one delegated person of each participating party that actively engages in the project Europe-wide. Important organisational decisions will be made within this Board.
Party representative
Assigned person from a participating party. Responsible for sharing contacts within the PEN network and sharing progress reports and information with the "Board".
City board
At least two different parties form the PEN city boards. They organise and coordinate events locally and they are making sure that expat voices are heard and strong communities are being formed.
Members
Party members and interested expats.
PEN cities
We are currently active in 7 European cities. London, Paris, Brussels, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna. Please share you local contacts with us to help us to connect all the different expats.
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ABOUT US
We connect Liberal, Centrist and Progressive Expats in Europe. We are PEN – Progressive Expat Network.