Christian Democratic Leaders’ Roundtable in London

CDI Hungary hosted the first Christian Democratic Leaders’ Roundtable this year on the eve of ARC 2025 in London.

We were honored to welcome more than 30 esteemed guests from all around the world to this special gathering, held in the beautiful setting one of London’s most distinguished Clubs. The evening was an enriching experience, bringing together a diverse group of people dedicated to discussing the challenges and opportunities facing Christian democracy today.

We would like to express our appreciation to H.E. Ferenc Kumin, Ambassador of Hungary, for his warm welcome and support in facilitating this meaningful event.

Prof. Dr. Christiaan Alting von Geusau, President of the International Catholic Legislators Network, delivered a compelling speech on “A Christian View on the Emerging New World Order” focusing on three vital aspects: human dignity, community, and opportunity.

We were privileged to listen to the responding thoughts of others who shared their insights and perspectives reacting to the above mentioned speech.

Lord David Alton of Liverpool highlighted the urgent need for defending fundamental freedoms and human dignity in an increasingly polarized world with practical everyday advice to the younger generation. Zsolt Németh, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Hungarian National Assembly, emphasized the role of Christian democratic values in shaping responsible governance and diplomacy, underlining the current developments in international relations and the rise of national, patriotic movements.

Their contributions sparked deep discussions and provided invaluable perspectives on how the principles of Christian democracy can be upheld.

The atmosphere of the evening was one of mutual respect, intellectual exchange, and camaraderie. We were delighted to see so many influential figures from different backgrounds coming together in the spirit of shared values and a hopeful vision for the future. The discussions were lively and thought-provoking, and the engagement of all attendees made the event an unforgetteable and true success.