Patriots Retreat: The path to Freedom

Which Europe will today's young generation inherit, and which Europe does it intend to build? Those now entering political life will live with the consequences of decisions taken in this decade on prosperity, sovereignty, demography and identity, and they will be the ones governing Europe in 2050. Across the continent, a growing number of young Europeans are taking up that role through political parties, youth movements and civic initiatives.

The Retreat connects representatives of youth movements, young elected officials and the next generation of policymakers with established political figures, creating a space for dialogue across national borders and across generations.

The programme is built around two questions that will define the decades ahead: the kind of Europe young people want to see by 2050, and how a new generation can carry Europe's traditions, its Christian heritage and its sense of community into a rapidly changing society.

Join us in Ghent for an afternoon of substantive discussion and open exchange, followed by a cocktail reception and dinner.

EVENT PROGRAMME

12:00 | Welcome Coffee and Registration

Sint-Lucas Meeting Room

12:30 | Opening Remarks

Emmanouil Koulas: Board member, Patriots for Europe foundation ( Greece )

A welcome to participants and an introduction to the purpose of the Retreat: an exchange among young political leaders and youth movements from across Europe on the future of the continent.

12:45 | Panel I: Europe 2050: A New Generation's Vision for the Future

Arnt Hubert: President of NSV, Nationalist Student Association

The young Europeans entering political life today will govern the Europe of 2050. This panel asks how emerging leaders and youth movements envision that future, from prosperity and national sovereignty to democratic participation and social cohesion, and what role the next generation must claim in the decisions being taken now.

13:30 | Coffee Break

13:45 | Panel II: Europe's Foundations, Tomorrow's Leaders: Culture, Identity and Values

Joachim Calis: President of KVHV Ghent, Catholic Flemish Students’ Union

Davide Quadri: International Secretary, Lega Giovani

Christian heritage, the family, community and personal responsibility have long shaped Europe's identity. This panel examines how younger generations relate to these traditions, how they reconcile them with contemporary society, and how emerging leaders can renew education and culture so that this inheritance remains a living source of identity.

MORE SPEAKERS TO BE SOON CONFIRMED

14:30 | Closing remarks

16:30 | Freedom Fighters' Dinner & Reception

Church Room

Special Address by Tom Vandendriessche: Board Member, Patriots for Europe Foundation; Member of the European Parliament (Vlaams Belang)

An evening of networking and exchange, bringing together young political leaders and freedom fighters from across Europe to strengthen connections and celebrate their shared commitment to Europe's future, featuring a special address by Tom Vandendriessche.

19:00 | End of the Event

Organised by the Patriots for Europe Foundation.