On Thursday, 12 June, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) held its General Assembly in Brussels — a key event bringing together members to reflect on the network’s direction and elect new governance bodies.

We are pleased to announce the election of Philipp Goldberg (Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Germany) as the new President of ENoP. Philipp brings extensive experience in international cooperation and peace and security, and currently serves as Deputy Director of Frierich Ebert Stiftung‘ EU Office in Brussels.

We also take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation to Jules Maaten (Friedrich Naumann Stiftung, Germany), outgoing President, for his outstanding leadership, commitment, and vision throughout his tenure. His contribution has been instrumental in strengthening the network and guiding it through a critical phase of development. 

The newly elected Board is composed of:

• Philipp Goldberg, Frierich Ebert Stiftung (Germany) – President – S&D
• Panayiotis Kakolyris, Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute (Greece) – Vice-President – PPE
• Mikaela Hellman, Centre Party International Foundation (Sweden) – Vice-President – Renew
• Anna Schröder, Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (Germany) – Vice-President – The Left
• Robert Križanič, Povod Institute (Slovenia) – Treasurer – Greens
• Katya Koleva, Institute for Social Integration (Bulgaria) – Board Member – S&D
• Michaela Hollis, Kristdemokratiskt Internationellt Center (Sweden) – Board Member – PPE
• Therese Näsman, Green Forum (Sweden) – Board Member – Greens
• Sander Janssen, VVD International (Netherlands) – Board Member – Renew

• Roman Jakič – International Educational Centre (Croatia)
• Katalin Cseh – Momentum Movement (Hungary)
• Doris Pack – Former Member of the European Parliament (Germany)
• Uroš Jauševec – Društvo Progresiva (Slovenia)
• Wilfried Telkämper – Former Member of the European Parliament (Germany)
• Janine Alm Ericson – Member of Parliament (Sweden)

The General Assembly also included a panel discussion on the European Democracy Shield as well as an engaging exchange on the role of political foundations and parties in defending democracy. Speakers included civil society representatives, politicians, and members of ENoP’s network.

We thank all outgoing members for their dedication and warmly welcome our new leadership as ENoP continues its work to promote democracy and political dialogue across Europe and beyond.