ALDELAT

After the establishment in 2005 of ALDEPAC, within the framework of the ACP, the ALDE group moved to a similar network with an other region within the remit of the multilateral framework that exists between the EP and Latin America, (EuroLat).

ALDELAT is aiming above all to be an alliance of Parliamentarians from Latin America, on the one hand, and Members of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament, on the other hand, aiming to strengthen political cooperation, as well as to promote liberal democrat values. The network  pursues the innovative approach of the ALDEPAC methodology, distinct from existing partisan initiatives, to link also individual parliamentarians who subscribe to its goals and principles (The ALDELAT Manifesto);

This "ALDELAT Manifesto" will be the charter of the network. A Manifesto emphasising on liberal democrat core values, such as freedom, responsibility, ownership and solidarity while underscoring a vision on international cooperation. The Manifesto recognizes good governance, respect for human rights, principles of democracy and the rule of law as essential and universal values.

A starting point presents itself at a Conference organised by Liberal International/FNS in Cadiz from 19 to 21 March in the scope of the commemoration of 200 years of the Cadiz Constitution[1]. This seminar on the EU-Latin American relations will be held with many Latin American liberal representatives and LI is working with RELIAL and the FNS on a draft of 10 Liberal Key Points for the EU policy on Latin America. 

The parallel step would be the creation of an ALDE caucus within the framework of the EuroLat Parliamentary Assembly, even if not many liberal and democrat parliamentarians are member. ALDELAT could organise "caucuses" in the framework of EuroLat meetings whenever possible, in order to contribute to the political decision making, but moreover and mainly organise every year, a major seminar bringing together leading politicians from Latin America and Europe and eminent speakers. 

If endorsed the ALDE Group should sent a delegation of some Members a.o. the EuroLat Vice-President Mr Vattimo, the ALDE EuroLat Coordinator Renate Weber and Ms Bilbao EuroLat full member and Andean Delegation Vice President to implement the first step of this initiative.

 [1] The Constitution of Cadiz, 1812

Bourbon administrative centralism resulted in the explicit formulation of a liberal ideology that was to be a dynamic factor in Spanish history.