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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Mass Media Forum 2025
The Media 2025 Forum provided a detailed picture of the problems facing the press in the Republic of Moldova, in a context characterized by unprecedented pressure on information, economic vulnerabilities, and legislative delays that undermine the democratic functioning of the sector. The tenth edition of the forum highlighted the tensions between the expectations of the journalistic community and the capacity of the state, donors, and partners to respond to these challenges.
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Black Book of Public Money Waste 2025
The 2025 Black Book of Public Money Waste spotlights Moldova’s most troubling cases of misused funds, bringing together ten hard‑hitting investigations and reaffirming how vital courageous, independent journalism is in holding power to account.
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Hybrid warfare: a growing threat to the Republic of Moldova
The Republic of Moldova is on the front line of the hybrid war in Eastern Europe, facing information manipulation, cyber attacks, and economic pressure in an increasingly volatile geopolitical context. Events in Ukraine have highlighted the region's vulnerabilities, and Moldova is becoming increasingly exposed to these risks. Despite institutional efforts, responses remain fragmented, and the lack of a coherent strategy amplifies the danger. Strengthening national resilience and involving civil society are essential to effectively counter these complex threats.
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Weaponization of Migration: A New Face of Russian Hybrid Warfare
Insights from the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum highlighted the urgent need for unity, resilience, and effective integration policies. The panel hosted by FNF Romania explored how migration is being weaponized as part of hybrid warfare, urging Europe to respond with coordinated action.
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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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