Europe
The Europe Region (FNF Europe) of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is a pan-European region with offices in Belgrade, Brussels, Bucharest, Geneva, Istanbul, Kyiv, Prague, Sofia, Tbilisi, Vilnius, and Yerevan.
We connect experts, civil society actors, and decision-makers to foster open dialogue across Europe and develop liberal responses to key European challenges. Together with our partners, we create formats and campaigns on fundamental rights, the rule of law, geopolitics, and geoeconomics, while also coordinating EU co-funded projects in the areas of the single market, digitalisation, and innovation.
News
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Shielding Democracy
As foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) increasingly threaten democratic societies, strengthening Germany’s and Europe’s resilience has become a strategic priority.
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EU Enlargement: Observatory & Integration Readiness Index
As EU enlargement regains momentum, understanding how candidate countries are actually progressing has become more important than ever.
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Apply Now: GenNow™ 2026 – The Enshittification of Democracy
What happens when politics becomes content and democracy competes with algorithms? Discover GenNow™ 2026, a political lab for Europe’s next generation of changemakers.
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Bulgaria’s Election: Results Clear, Conclusions Pending
A decisive election result ends Bulgaria’s political stalemate of 8 elections in 5 years, but leaves open key questions on governance, reforms, and its role in Europe.
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The Stakes in Hungary: The 2026 Parliamentary Election
Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections mark a historic turning point. After 16 years in power, Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party have been decisively voted out of office. The following reflections, written in the days surrounding the election, capture the atmosphere on the ground in Budapest and the political dynamics behind an outcome few would have expected at this scale.
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Hungary's Election Campaign
Opposition candidate Peter Magyar is clearly ahead in all opinion polls. But Prime Minister Orbán still has a few cards up his sleeve: the complex electoral system, and the sympathies of the White House and the Kremlin.
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Cool Patriotism and the Renaissance in Eastern Europe
Why is Eastern Europe leading the fight for democracy? A look at resilience, “cool patriotism,” and the challenges shaping Europe’s future. A deep reflection by Matin Kothé, former Regional Director.
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NB‼️ From 1 Feb, FNF Europe has restructured our social media presence 🛑 We will stop maintaining this current channel, now renamed fnfbrussels, while we keep it open. 🆕 You are cordially invited to follow our NEW channel of FNF Europe ➡️ @fnf.europe - the new bigger ONE European region after the merger of 2 regional offices. 🎥 Meet our Innovation Policy Lab Experts! 📊 Demography & Migration: Europe’s defining challenge Meet Helga Pattart-Drexler, Managing Director at NEOS Lab, she shares her views on how Europe can respond to ageing societies, labour shortages, and migration pressures with smart, humane, and future-proof policies. 🌟 Helga joined the European Liberal Forum – Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Innovation Policy Lab to explore how demographic shifts and migration trends will shape Europe’s next decade. 👀 Stay tuned for our upcoming publications! Co-financed by the European Parliament. #InnovationPolicyLab #Demography #MigrationPolicy #ELF #FriedrichNaumannFoundationForFreedom #FutureOfEurope #PolicyInnovation #Innovation
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NB‼️ From 1 Feb, FNF Europe has restructured our social media presence 🛑 We will stop maintaining this current channel, now renamed fnfbrussels, while we keep it open. 🆕 You are cordially invited to follow our NEW channel of FNF Europe ➡️ FNF East and Southeast Europe (in process of being renamed now) - the new bigger ONE European region after the merger of 2 regional offices. ✨🇪🇺 “We cannot afford to waste women’s talent.” Joanna Burnos (LEADERIS) envisions a Europe where women’s leadership drives economic strength, security, and innovation — supported by real investment, mentoring, quotas, and community change. We rise when women rise. . #Europe2050 #VisionLab #WomenInLeadership #Equality #FNF
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NB‼️ From 1 Feb, FNF Europe has restructured our social media presence 🛑 We will stop maintaining this current channel, now renamed FNF Brussels, while we keep it open. 🆕 You are cordially invited to follow our NEW channel of FNF Europe ➡️ FNF East and Southeast Europe *@fnf.esee (in process of renaming)- the new bigger ONE European region after the merger of 2 regional offices. 🎥 Meet our Innovation Policy Lab Experts! 📊 Demography & Migration: Europe’s defining challenge Meet Jan-Christoph Oetjen, MEP, Renew Europe and President of ELF, he shares his views on how Europe can respond to ageing societies, labour shortages, and migration pressures with smart, humane, and future-proof policies. 🌟 Jan-Christoph joined the European Liberal Forum – Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Innovation Policy Lab to explore how demographic shifts and migration trends will shape Europe’s next decade. 👀 Stay tuned for our upcoming publications! Co-financed by the European Parliament. . #InnovationPolicyLab #Demography #MigrationPolicy #ELF #FriedrichNaumannFoundationForFreedom #FutureOfEurope #PolicyInnovation #Innovation
