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Revolutions in the Arab World - A Chance for Liberalism?

In Brussels Ronald Meinardus, Regional Director for the Middle East and Northern Africa of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom shared his eye witness experience and explored whether the Arab revolutions are a chance for liberalism. More to 'Revolutions in the Arab World - A Chance for Liberalism?'

New Chapter: OALY-LEAD Congress Elects New Leadership

A new chapter begins: African liberal youth politics has a new name: “The Organization of African Liberal Youth – Liberals Energizing Africa’s Democracy (OALY-LEAD)”. 22 participants of OALY-LEAD from 14 African countries converged in Johannesburg. More to 'New Chapter: OALY-LEAD Congress Elects New Leadership'

Meinardus: Mubarak not likely to step down soon

As the unrest situation in Egypt continues, foundation's political analyst Ronald Meinardus in Cairo says it is unlikely the Mubarak will go easily and that the West must rethink its policies regarding leaders in the Arab world. More to 'Meinardus: Mubarak not likely to step down soon'

Tunisia's uprising and politics in the Arab World

After the downfall of Tunisian dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and the gradual consolidation of the political situation on the ground, international attention is shifting to possible implications the unprecedented Tunisian events may have for the region as a whole. More to 'Tunisia's uprising and politics in the Arab World'

Taiwans Democrats lose despite winning most votes

Although three of the five mayoralties went to the governing Kuomintang Party (KMT), the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won more votes. The local elections in november were seen as an important indicator for the Presidential elections of 2012. More to 'Taiwans Democrats lose despite winning most votes'

Aquino: 100 days of unheard political stability

This Summer’s election victory of Benigno Simeon ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III as 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines has been compared to the success of President Barack Obama when he won in 2008. Both ran under the banner of change and against an extremely disliked predecessor. More to 'Aquino: 100 days of unheard political stability'

South Africa: The Need for Skilled Migrants

A recent report of the FNF think tank partner CDE (Centre for Development and Enterprise) explains why South Africa needs to recruit large numbers of skilled migrants if it is to reduce its skills shortage, thus accelerating economic growth. More to 'South Africa: The Need for Skilled Migrants'

Helen Zille awarded the Friedrich Naumann Medal

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty (FNF) bestowed its Friedrich Naumann Medal on one of the most remarkable Liberals in South Africa: Helen Zille, leader of the Democratic Alliance and Premier of the Western Cape Province. More to 'Helen Zille awarded the Friedrich Naumann Medal'

Turkish and Arab Politicians Meet in Istanbul

Liberal politicians and intellectuals from Turkey and the Arab world assembled on the outskirts of Istanbul for the first Turkish-Arab Liberal Dialogue Forum. Recent developments in Turkey and Ankara’s foreign policy initiatives have aroused much interest also in the Arab world. More to 'Turkish and Arab Politicians Meet in Istanbul'

European Parliament resolution on Cambodia

In a resolution on Cambodia adopted in Strasbourg on 21 October 2010, the European Parliament strongly denounces "all politically motivated sentences against representatives of the opposition and NGOs", in particular those against opposition political leader Sam Rainsy. More to 'European Parliament resolution on Cambodia'
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