On 1 to 3 December 2017, the Democratic Foundation of Chameria president Festim Lato joined a range of high-profile political leaders from all over Europe for a three day congress to discuss the political challenges ahead for 2018.
The three-day event was organised by the ALDE political group which brought the liberal parties in Europe together for its annual congress. This time it was held in Amsterdam and featured a large number of prime ministers and Commissioners from the European Commission as well as many parliamentarians from most of the European countries.
President Festim Lato and Mr. Jeroen Zandberg was able to meet a number of important political decision makers, including the ALDE president Hans van Baalen, and explain the Cham issue to them. The president received a warm welcome and many of the participants were supportive of the advocacy activities for the Cham. The event was an excellent occasion to discuss with politicians from various European countries and plan for future activities at the various national parliaments in 2018.