Libertas is the newest party to emerge hoping to contest seats in the upcoming European Parliament elections. It was founded by the controversial Irish businessman Declan Ganley, who spearheaded the ‘No’ vote campaign ahead of last year’s Lisbon Treaty referendum in Ireland. Just this week, Ganley announced his aim to have at least 100 candidates run in June’s EP elections. Libertas paints itself as a pan-European democracy based on the values of transparency and accountability. Critics say the proposed party, which has already been marred by controversy (for example, questionable party lists) contradicts Ganley’s euro-sceptic stance. Nevertheless, the website and party itself sparks interesting and important debate on EU values and future outlooks.

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