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The LNC will meet in person over the weekend of March 11-12, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The LNC Secretary will be updating the OneNote for this meeting with the supporting documentation and other information at: https://tinyurl.com/March2023LNCMeeting. Any further questions should be directed to the LNC Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos at 561-523-2250 or secretary@lp.org. Hotel Information Book by Feb 20 for savings Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown – 2020 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 Join us at our Ramada Plaza Albuquerque Midtown hotel for comfortable accommodations near I-25 and I-40. We’re just a few miles from the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and offer a free airport shuttle. Amenities for the Libertarian Party include complimentary parking, free hot breakfast, free high-speed WiFi in rooms & meeting spaces plus use of our fitness center & indoor pool to help you get the most out of your stay. Reserve early by 02/20 & you’ll get a free drink coupon for Dukes Bar & Grill! Hotel Info | Sleeping Room Info: Highly discounted $81 per night for S/D Rooms. Thank you to Robert for working his magic! Reservations: By calling (505) 884-2511 & asking for the Libertarian Party Meeting Rate Group Code 030823LIB or preferably by reserving online using this link: https://tinyurl.com/LNC0323 Full Reservation Link: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/albuquerque-new-mexico/ramada-by-wyndham-albuquerque-midtown/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=03/08/2023&checkOutDate=03/13/2023&groupCode=030823LIB

Our Candidates (from left to right) Jan Hensen, Jens Alter, Michael Bienek, Markus Mieth, Irakli Betchvaia, Dirk Hesse, Thomas Flach, Dr. Regine Tuckermann, and Rudolf Mayer. For Freedom and Individual Self-Determination in Brussels Next year marks the election for the 10th European Parliament. The PDV intends to position itself early on to give a consistent voice to the values of freedom and individual self-determination. To this end, our nomination party congress took place in June. In total, we selected 13 candidates for our joint federal list. Leading the list are our Federal Chairman Dirk Hesse (NRW), our Deputy Federal Chairman Thomas Flach (SN), and the Lower Saxony State Chairman Markus Mieth (NI). Starting from list position 4, we have our Federal Board members Irakli Betchvaia (NI), Rudolf Mayer (BW), our Federal Managing Director Jens Alter (SN), Friedrich Dominicus (BW), our Federal Finance Director Michael Bienek (SL), Dr. Regine Tuckermann (SH), Jan Hensen (NI), Frank Albrecht (NRW), Georg Semmler (RP), and Florian Schulte (NRW). Further details about the European election and the upcoming PDV election campaign will follow soon.

    From IALP, we want to express our congratulations to Milei and La Libertad Avanza, for the remarkable result obtained in the recent Argentine elections on November 19th. Milei, with a titanic effort, first in his media participation and later in his foray into politics, has succeeded in spreading the message of freedom among the Argentine people. These citizens, for many years, were affected by statist ideas implemented by the Peronist party and other opposition parties, plunging the country, which was once an example of progress and economic freedom, into a lamentable situation. It is important to emphasize that libertarian ideas encompass freedom in all areas, a concept that Milei understands perfectly. Therefore, we hope that right-wing leaders seeking to capitalize on their election do not distort the true purpose of these ideas. At IALP, we sincerely wish great success in their management, with the hope that it contributes to the emergence of libertarian thinking in as many countries as possible.

A few days ago, Iván Dubois, president of IALP, and Lilia Lemoine visited Ukraine as representatives of Javier Milei’s government. Here they are meeting with Igor Zhokva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine

Iván Dubois en Ucrania. ¿Qué aprendió el Líder Libertario en tierra de conflicto?/Iván Dubois in Ukraine. What did the Libertarian Leader learn in a land of conflict?”

Last June 22nd in Buenos Aires Argentina, Iván Dubois, IALP’s President and congresswoman Lilia Lemoine from LLA(La Libertad Avanza). met with three members of the recently founded La Libertad Avanza Uruguay to support their political project, which has been named after the party that brought Argentine President Javier Milei to power.

The president of IALP, Iván Dubois(red tie) closing the Afuera Fest in Regensburg, together with the Lilia Lemoine, member of the Argentina’s parliament, and official speaker for IALP celebrating the Javier Milei’s revolution of freedom, order and prosperity.

Following the rejection of their campaign accounts by the Constitutional Council, Jean Laussucq, deputy for Paris, Brigitte Barèges, deputy for Tarn-et-Garonne, and Stéphane Vojetta, deputy for French citizens living abroad, have been declared ineligible “for a period of one year” and “automatically dismissed” from their mandates. As a result, by-elections will be held in these constituencies, and the French Libertarian Party will field candidates in the 2nd constituency of Paris and the 5th constituency for French citizens abroad. Vadim ASADOV, candidate for the 2nd constituency of Paris. The current president of the Libertarian Party has decided to take the plunge and run for office in the 2nd constituency of Paris (which covers the 5th, 6th, and 7th arrondissements of the capital). This is a highly sought-after constituency, as former Prime Minister Michel Barnier will be a candidate, and Rachida Dati and Thierry Mariani are also expected to run. “Let’s free ourselves from the suffocating state that crushes all citizen and entrepreneurial initiatives! In politics since 1973, Michel Barnier symbolizes an outdated system: a political and economic Ponzi scheme that is collapsing under taxes, laws, and regulations. Enough of this old recipe plunging France into chaos! Let’s make way for freedom of choice and individual responsibility,” declares the Libertarian Party candidate. He will be supported during his campaign by his alternate, Alexandra LUPIN, a marketing executive and activist in the PLIB’s Ile de France section. Christopher BRENIER, candidate for the 5th constituency for French citizens abroad. Just over a year ago, Christopher BRENIER represented the PLIB in the early legislative elections. Having resided in Portugal since 2021, it was natural for him to run in the 5th constituency for French citizens abroad, which includes Portugal, Spain, Andorra, and Monaco. “As a candidate, I know the difficulties one can encounter when opening a campaign account, and I regret the circumstances that led to this new election. However, I have decided to seize this opportunity. Indeed, from ‘red lanterns’ to ‘gueux’ and the ‘Nicolas who pays’ movement, citizens are showing that they have understood that the political caste only acts for its own interest. We will only be able to get out of the financial, migratory, and security crises that our country is going through by giving more freedom to civil society. This is the message that I would like the voters to allow me to take to the National Assembly,” confides Christopher. While Argentina is experiencing record economic growth following the libertarian-inspired reforms of Javier Milei, France is sinking into an unprecedented financial crisis. For the Libertarian Party, it is time to show that the reforms implemented in Argentina can also be applied in France. About the French Libertarian Party The French Libertarian Party (PLIB) stands out as the only party in France to unite economic and societal freedom, advocating for a drastic reduction of state intervention to its strict minimum. Founded in 2013 under the auspices of the Mouvement des Libertariens, it is based on libertarian principles and is part of the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties. Under the presidency of Vadim Asadov, re-elected in 2024, the PLIB campaigns with determination to lower taxes, eliminate excessive regulations, and open up the public sector to competition. Opposing state coercion, it promotes voluntary exchanges and individual responsibility as the foundations of a free society. Among its key commitments: the defense of freedom of education, opposition to foreign military interventions, consensual immigration, freedom of expression, and the right to self-defense. With an active community and physical events, the PLIB aims to establish itself as an influential force in the French political landscape.

During a working visit to Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam, Iván Dubois, Member of Parliament at Parlasur / Mercosur and President of the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties (IALP), met with the Libertaire Partij of the Netherlands (www.stemlp.nl) to discuss international libertarian cooperation in a world increasingly interested in the principles of human freedom, prosperity, and effective electoral strategies. The visit focused on sharing best practices and translating libertarian ideas into concrete policy initiatives. Iván participated in canvassing activities and held meetings with Party President Benno Pieters, lead candidate Tom van Lamoen, and several candidates, board members, and volunteers. He was accompanied by Executive Vice President and Head of the Secretariat of the Libertarian International, Roald Schoenmakers, who is also a candidate for the Dutch Parliamentary Elections on October 29, 2025.

Our President Iván Dubois, participated in the Free Cities Conference in Prague (Empire Hall, Oct 30 to Nov 2), where he spoke about the institutional developments now taking place in Argentina under Javier Milei. In Prague, this year’s main theme was “Vote With Your Feet”, focused on governance competition, jurisdictional choice, and voluntary association. Other program tracks included private cities, SEZs, Latin American opportunity zones, seasteading, global mobility, international tax strategies, and real estate investment in free jurisdictions. Iván Dubois explained how Argentina is dismantling corporatist rent extraction, reducing regulatory capture and returning to sound money principles as a real world demonstration of institutional liberalization.