Beirut
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation Beirut Office is focused on Lebanon and its people. Regional and local turmoil makes the work of the foundation in this country challenging, forcing our office in Beirut to constantly adapt to new social and political changes. In Lebanon, our main objective is to support Lebanese start-ups, civil society organisations and liberal political parties while raising awareness about political education, female empowerment and durable development.
News
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Lebanese Youth in Berlin
Lebanese youth explored Berlin’s parliament, history, and culture in a visiting program, gaining insights into democracy, transparency, and youth leadership.
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Charting a New Course
After 100 days in office, Lebanon’s new leadership has set a reformist tone. But can President Aoun and PM Salam turn early promises into lasting change amid deep national crises?
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Municipal elections: an overview of issues and reforms
Across the MENA region, municipal elections are often overshadowed by national politics—yet they represent the closest link between citizens and governance.
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In the chokehold of interests
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation has been active in Lebanon for 30 years. Despite ongoing crises, hope for change is growing. Chairman Prof. Paqué shares insights from his visit and the country’s key challenges.
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In Parliament, They Dreamed Out Loud
Now in its 10th edition, the program did not just simulate lawmaking. It dared to ask what a reimagined Lebanon could look like, if led by those bold enough to question its present.
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Hkeeli at Beit Beirut: A Space for Memory and Dialogue
On April 13, 2025, Hkeeli turned Beit Beirut into a living space for memory, dialogue, and healing, inviting Lebanese society to confront its past and shape its future together.
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The future of Lebanon 50 years after the civil war
50 years ago, the civil in Lebanon began and lasted 15 years. An interview with Ahmad Hariri, General Secretary of Lebanon’s Future Movement and Michel Helou, Secretary General of the “Lebanese National Bloc”.
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IDARA: Empowering Tomorrow’s Lebanese Leaders!
IDARA, a groundbreaking project aimed at promoting emerging Lebanese young leaders, was launched in June as a result of close collaboration with Localised Management Consulting. This pioneering endeavor was made possible through the support of the Friedrich Naumann Founda-tion for Freedom (FNF).
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Young Liberals Visit to Beirut
We hosted from September 13 to September 17 a delegation from JULIS (Young Liberals of Germany), LHG (Liberal Student’s Group), and Jungfreisinnige (Young Liberals of Swtizerland) to Beirut, Lebanon
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Guidebook on Citizen Participation In Municipal Elections
In partnership with “Nahnoo” we have developed and designed a Guidebook specific about the municipal election law and campaigning for elections: The guidebook provides a general overview about the municipal election law, election campaign, citizen engagement and communication campaign.
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UNDP Bootcamp
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), in partnership with the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) and the Lebanese American University (LAU), recently organized a two-day bootcamp
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Project Watan Youth Camp
The meeting, in which more than 80 young people from various Lebanese regions, included political, cultural, environmental and entertainment activities, on Saturday 2 September 2023 in "Chahtoul Camping Site".
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CSS 23: Active Citizenship in Times of Crisis
This year, the third edition of Citizenship Summer School (CSS) took place in Beirut from August 16 to 19. As in previous years, and in partnership with Service de La vie Etudiante Universite Saint Joseph, the program once again provided a rewarding experience and extensive insights for all participants.
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Transforming Tragedy into Activism and Change
Given the pressing need to manage the port of Beirut in alignment with internationally accepted standards for port management, operation, and investment, it becomes crucial to align with economic, political, and administrative transformations essential for development.
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Liberalism is the solution!
During the pre-war period, Lebanon was considered an oasis of liberalism, but only when compared to its neighbors and the rest of the Arab world. In today’s world, Lebanon can no longer rely on relative freedom. It needs to start a series of urgent and profound liberal reforms in most sectors to increase its competitiveness and unleash its people’s entrepreneurial spirit.
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🚀 Join Us for a Full-Day Conference on Lebanon’s Promising Economic Sectors! The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in collaboration with the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS), invites you to: Leveraging Economic Sectors of Promise in Lebanon 🌾 Agrifood 🎭 Cultural & Creative Industries (CCIs) 💊 Pharmaceuticals Guest of Honor: Minister of Economy & Trade Amer Bisat 📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025 🕤 9:30 – 17:30 📍 Gefinor Rotana Hotel, Beirut 💻 Or join us online via Zoom Lebanon’s economic crisis continues to impact production, talent, and investment. Building on months of LCPS–FNF sectoral research, this conference gathers policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and partners to explore practical policy solutions and reform pathways. What to expect: ✔ Key sector findings ✔ Policy levers & recommendations ✔ Public–private collaboration approaches ✔ Closing dialogue with the Minister of Economy and Trade 🔗 Link to Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FiPJFWSORuC-NYk8hmHFMg#/registration 🔗 Link to Agenda https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pNy6_UqPOJSajkQZYB3NSe5h2LXCqlMf6BIypNhs64A/edit?tab=t.0 Let’s shape Lebanon’s economic future together. 🇱🇧✨
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📣 We’re growing our team! FNF Lebanon & Syria is looking for a Project Manager with strong experience and a passion for making an impact. If you have 5–10 years of expertise — especially in Syria-related projects — we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Send us your CV by 1 December 2025: Kristof.kleemann@freiheit.org 🔗 More details on the link below 👇 http://bit.ly/4oEFnZg Join us and help drive freedom, dialogue, and positive change in the region.
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📣 We’re growing our team! FNF Lebanon & Syria is looking for a Project Manager with strong experience and a passion for making an impact. If you have 5–10 years of expertise — especially in Syria-related projects — we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Send us your CV by 1 December 2025: Kristof.kleemann@freiheit.org Join us and help drive freedom, dialogue, and positive change in the region.
