The VI Transatlantic Summit, organised by the Political Network for Values (PNfV), convened 300 political and civic leaders from 45 countries on the Senate of Spain to unveil the Madrid Commitment, a world initiative outlining an agenda for motion on freedom, family, and the culture of life for the following decade.
“Our Transatlantic Summit, greater than a gathering, is a call to motion,” said Stephen Bartulica, Croatian MEP and the newly appointed president of PNfV. “Speeches aren’t enough; we must act in a world and increasingly coordinated manner to be sure that the dignity of each human being is respected in any respect stages of development.”
The Madrid Commitment outlines the next proposals:
- Defend human dignity and life from conception to natural death, ensuring the liberty to peacefully express convictions.
- Advocate for laws and policies that strengthen family formation and stability.
- Promote a culture that celebrates life and values the family.
- Encourage governments to adopt the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which supports women’s health and respects life.
- Reaffirm the unique interpretation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the inspiration for a world alliance for all times and freedom.
The document received endorsements from delegations representing countries across Europe, the Americas, and Africa, including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Hungary, Uganda, and Sierra Leone, amongst others.
The Secretary of Religion of Argentina, Nahuel Sotelo, highlighted the importance of lively participation in international organizations: “At the UN, there are countless resolutions being voted on that speak about gender, abortion, and patriarchy, but they don’t address the family. We should pressure our governments to pay attention to what’s being voted on.”
Bartulica added, “We must fight in the sector of politics, but winning elections shouldn’t be enough. It is culture that may ultimately determine the fate of our nations.”
During the summit, Bartulica assumed the presidency of PNfV, succeeding José Antonio Kast, whose leadership was notable for strengthening the network and expanding its global impact. Bartulica, an instructional and politician with experience within the European Parliament, will guide the organisation’s efforts on this latest phase.
The summit was made possible through the support of international organisations comparable to The Heritage Foundation and Family Watch International, amongst others.
The Madrid Commitment goals to determine itself as a key tool for coordinating global efforts in defence of Christian principles and universal values, reaffirming that family and life are fundamental pillars for the wellbeing of countries.
