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Cry, the beloved country – South Africa’s shambolic vaccination situation
The second wave of the Corona pandemic has hit South Africa with full force. But the government has no plan for procuring vaccines, nor for distributing them. Mass vaccination requires months of preparation, the establishment of complex control systems, and the strategic deployment of resources. None of this necessary preparation has yet taken place. Because of the South African government's failure, an unprecedented health crisis looms, analyzes Cecelia Kok.
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New study: Between Polarisation and Modernisation
In France, Macron is often also referred to as a centrist - a political characteristic that for many decades has rather stood for unsuccessfulness, fickleness and a lack of profile in terms of content. But what is it really about in terms of content? Who are the traditional representatives of this political tradition and is a president who governs with members of the left, the right and the centre really a centrist?
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LI, FNF, and ALN call for democracy and human rights to be respected in the Ugandan elections
Liberal International, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Africa Liberal Network are deeply concerned by the continued human rights violations in the run-up to the presidential and parliamentary elections in Uganda. We call on sitting President Yoweri Museveni to immediately cease all anti-democratic attacks on the legitimate political opposition.
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A Liberal Take on Brexit
After months of negotiations, white smoke emerged on 24 December, as EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that their negotiators had reached a historic agreement. Jeroen Dobber analyzes, whether the fact, that a no-deal scenario was avoided, is sufficient to make the agreement a good deal for Liberals.
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Attack on the Capitol: A Consequence of Radicalisation Online
The recent attack on the US Capitol is no surprise in retrospect. Donald Trump has repeatedly called on his supporters to “stand by”. For days, social media had been mentioning 6 January 2021 as the date to carry out violence if Congress did not revise the results of the 2020 presidential election. Ann Cathrin Riedel analyzes the consequences of online radicalization.
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The EU and a US Presidency: Joe Biden – The Return of Politics
Donald Trump has not yet left the White House and votes continue to be (re-)counted in some US states. But all the signs point to it: the next president of the United States of America will be Democrat Joe Biden – with Vice-President Kamala Harris by his side. What does the Democratic duo’s victory mean for transatlantic relations? The four years of the Trump presidency were a constant transatlantic stress test.
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The Foundation for Freedom in Germany and the World
Based on the principles of liberalism, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom offers political education in Germany and abroad. Our headquarter is located in Potsdam, and we maintain offices throughout Germany and in over 60 countries around the world.
With our events and publications, we help people to become actively involved in political affairs. We support talented young students with scholarships.
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Migration and More: EURO-MENA-SHOW Kick-off for Digital Mediterranean Cooperation in Pandemic Times
The FNF Regional Office for the MENA Region, the FNF Mediterranean Dialogue Project in Madrid and its partner Casa Árabe, the official Spanish institute for relations with the Arab world, organised the EURO-MENA SHOW on 15 July. In addition to solutions to current challenges such as migration, security and tourism, the event focused on connecting elements that underline the common history as well as the inextricably linked present of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
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COVID-19 und Demokratie in Mexiko
Gegenwärtig weist Mexiko die dritthöchste Covid-19-Sterblichkeitsrate der Welt auf. Die Krise begann jedoch schon vor der Pandemie. Mexiko befindet sich auf dem Weg zu einer autoritären Herrschaft und die Regierung tut nicht einmal so, als ob das Virus eine Entschuldigung dafür wäre. Ist die mexikanische Demokratie in Gefahr?
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Our Fight against Disinformation
The campaign #FreedomFightsFake empowers citizens around the globe to think critically and “pre-bunk” disinformation! In what ways can we counter the global phenomenon of disinformation? What is the state of media freedom around the world and how can we strengthen it? Join us as we search for answers to these questions among others and let’s work together against disinformation.
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Sri Lanka’s Fight Against the ‘Infodemic’ during the Pandemic
Sri Lanka was able to slowdown the spread of the virus but like many other countries, it is also confronted with an ‘infodemic’ which is difficult to control. This has led to a battle on two fronts: medical and information.
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3D-Printed Constitution; Perceptions Come Alive
Our perception and view on the Constitution differed from others based on several personal, social, cultural and other parameters. However, in any of those instances, have you ever thought of getting a 3D print of a constitution based on how you look at it?
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Road to Prosperity through COVID-19 Pandemic
The current crisis period is the best time to exploit the emerging opportunities to undertake most of the above reforms and to correct the deep-rooted structural issues and weaknesses.
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Digital Services Act: The New Foundation for Europe's Digital Single Market
Yesterday, the European Commission presented the long-awaited Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act.
Was it worth the wait? Digitalisation expert Ann Cathrin Riedel has the verdict for you. -
The EU and a US Presidency: Joe Biden – The Return of Politics
Donald Trump has not yet left the White House and votes continue to be (re-)counted in some US states. But all the signs point to it: the next president of the United States of America will be Democrat Joe Biden – with Vice-President Kamala Harris by his side. What does the Democratic duo’s victory mean for transatlantic relations?
