Bucharest
Romania became part of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Southeast Europe’s sub-region in the early 1990s. The regional SEE office was already established 1999 in Bucharest when in 2006, the entire central coordination of FNF’s work was moved to Sofia. In 2014 FNF re-opened a bureau for Romania and its sister-country of Moldova in Bucharest. In over 20 years of ceaseless activity, the FNF has worked with all the local liberal parties, forces and NGO’s, and by doing so, made thousands of young people interested in liberalism. Today the main political partner is the USR party. The FNF is also in contact with all the local NGO’s who fight for the ideal of freedom.
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Defending Democracy in the Digital Age: Insights from the Bucharest Roundtable on Election Interference
How can we tackle the shift from external election threats to more complex, hybrid challenges? Experts from across Europe joined in Bucharest to discuss strategies to counteract interference and strengthen democratic resilience, ahead of Romania's critical presidential elections.
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Pro-Europe Signal from Bucharest: Romania Votes against a Moscow course
The Romanian presidential election has become a geopolitical crossroads: with Nicușor Dan's victory, Romania is reaffirming its pro-European stance and protecting Europe from a security policy breakdown.
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Civil Society in Eastern Europe Mobilises for EU Integration
To mark Europe Day, NGOs from Moldova, the Caucasus and the EU gathered in Chisinau to coordinate their efforts on European integration. The workshop highlighted the crucial role of civil society in combating disinformation and promoting European values.
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Society 6.0 and Romania’s Democratic Future
As Society 6.0 gains momentum, a key question emerges: is it a real path toward a more just and human-centered future—or just a tech utopia wrapped in buzzwords? The concept envisions AI, IoT, blockchain, and automation as core elements shaping future societies, though it remains largely speculative.
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The State of Mass Media in Romania
Romanian media faces major challenges, from reliance on public funding, intimidation, government influence and digital transformation pressures. These issues erode independence and threaten the freedom of press. Protecting journalists and ensuring access to information is vital for democracy.
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DEX - Security Zone Explaining the Transnistrian Issue
The Transnistrian issue has never been a priority for Moldovan society. Interest in the topic temporarily increased after the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine. The region evokes an injustice that many know about but very few understand.
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Regional energy security - Lessons Learned from the Russian war in Ukraine
Energy security is a key factor in Ukraine's and Europe's resilience to Russian aggression. Cutting the energy supply is a core element of Russian offensive tactics - on the one hand, to demoralise Ukraine, and on the other, to break the West's unity in supporting Ukrainian consumer protests. How could the energy supply be restored and secured in the shortest possible time?
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⏳ Workshop update: shifting focus from national to regional cooperation at the workshop “Strengthening Civil Society in Eastern Partnership Countries: Coalition Building”—held in collaboration with European Liberal Forum. Participants are zeroing in on International Coalition Building with Milosz Hodun ( European Liberal Forum Board Member): connecting national coalitions into transnational alliances and aligning efforts with EU integration and democratic reforms. Inspiring case studies from the region ware being shared. Later,Dan Nicu (Laboratory of Initiatives for Development Moldova) lead a session on defining a common mission and next steps—drafting joint programs, exploring digital collaboration tools, and planning for upcoming workshops in Tbilisi and Brussels. #ELFEvents #FNFRomania #EasternPartnership #FNFMoldova #CivilSociety #CoalitionBuilding #LIDMoldova
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⏱ Workshop Update: “Strengthening Civil Society in Eastern Partnership Countries: Coalition Building” Our day is in full swing with a dynamic panel on Developing Common Messaging and Advocacy Strategies. Under the guidance of Sofia Morch, European Liberal Forum Governance Fellow on EU Enlargement, participants are diving deep into the art of crafting unified messages that truly resonate—both with local communities and policymakers. More updates soon! #ELFEvents #FNFRomania #EasternPartnership #FNFMoldova #CivilSociety
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⏱ Workshop Underway: “Strengthening Civil Society in Eastern Partnership Countries: Coalition Building” has just started. Organized in partnership with the European Liberal Forum, this workshop brings together key voices from across the region. Today’s morning sessions focus on: 🔹 Identifying Key National Issues for Coalition Building Participants present major challenges faced by civil society organization in their countries, followed by a discussion to find common ground. Moderator: Cristian David, Institutul pentru Libertate si Democratie, Romania. 🔹 Building Effective National Coalitions Groups explore what makes strong coalitions—shared values, capacity, and goals—and begin drafting national coalition charters. Facilitator: Mario Nicolini, Former Senior Expert at NATO StratCom COE, Slovakia. More updates to follow. #ELFEvents #FNFRomania #EasternPartnership #FNFMoldova #CivilSociety #ILD #NATOStratcom
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