Jerusalem
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been working in Israel since 1983, with a Palestine Desk since 1994. With an Israeli-Palestinian team in a joint office in Jerusalem, the foundation wants to be an innovation platform for social mediation of freedom and strengthen the dialogue with the European Union and contribute to the progress of the Israeli-Palestinian dialogue on the road to peace. Together with our partners, we want to promote fundamental liberal values, the rule of law and democracy, respect for human dignity with civil and human rights, market economy and entrepreneurship as well as a democratic culture of tolerance and pluralism.
Aktuelles
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Cautious Steps towards Democracy: The Upcoming Palestinian Local Elections
The electoral ballot boxes for the upcoming Palestinian local elections are being prepared in the West Bank following the electoral campaign that began in November. Under growing authoritarian rule, public expectations for concrete change remain shallow. Still, and despite the shrinking support for the Palestinian Authority, many Palestinians hope that local elections could be a first step for the renewal of democratic processes.
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Israel's Bennett-Lapid Government is a Victory for Democracy
The new and most ideologically diverse government in the history of Israel does not raise high expectations. It seems neither Left nor Right expect paradise from a coalition built on so much compromise. Yet to the polarized political climate of recent years, this is revolutionary. Only a month ago Israel faced one of the worst eruptions of communal violence in years.
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Gateway to the World - Jerusalem Airport 1948-1967
The exhibition “Gateway to the World: Jerusalem Airport 1948-1967" is dedicated to the golden age of the now-defunct Jerusalem Airport and sheds light on its pivotal role in the economic and social life of Jordanian Jerusalem. The juxtaposing of historic and contemporary images, “then" vs. "now”, featuring photos taken from various sources - including the family archive of Dr. Mohammad Al-Qutob and the images by photographer Arik Shraga.
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„Vor Israels neuer Regierung steht eine Mammutaufgabe“
Im Mai ist der israelisch-palästinensische Konflikt wieder aufgeflammt. Gleichzeitig steht Israel innenpolitisch vor großen Veränderungen. Nach über zehn Jahren Netanjahu schlägt die neue Regierung versöhnlichere Töne an. Im Interview analysiert Ksenia Svetlova Chancen und Schwierigkeiten der neuen Regierung.
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Israel One to Four: 1 Deadlock, 2 Years, 3 Lockdowns, 4 Elections
On the night of the 22nd of December 2020, the Knesset (Israeli parliament) disbanded, sending Israel to early elections only 9 months after its last. This will be the fourth round of Israeli elections in just two years, and according to current polls even a fifth round might be around the corner.
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So könnte der Frieden im Nahostkonflikt gesichert werden
Endlich hat die Gewalt im Nahen Osten ein Ende genommen. Jetzt beginnt die schwierige Zeit des Wiederaufbaus. Denn schon vor dem Raketenterror der Hamas waren durch Unruhen in Jerusalem und anderen israelischen Städten lange ungelöste Probleme offenbar geworden. In seinem Gastbeitrag für T-Online analysiert Julius von Freytag-Loringhoven die Hintergründe des Konflikts zwischen Israel und den Palästinensern, die jetzt dringender Bearbeitung bedürfen.
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Israel und die Hamas: Das Ende einer Illusion
Mit der totalitären Herrschaft der Hamas, die nicht einmal das Existenzrecht Israels anerkennt, hat Israel im Gazastreifen keinen Verhandlungspartner. Dennoch gibt es Perspektiven für Frieden, analysiert Julius Freytag-Loringhoven in einem Beitrag für ZEIT ONLINE.
Social Media
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Another flashback from our Values & Innovation Conference: Why did Google erase its slogan “Do no evil”? Is there a generation gap in the understanding of data privacy? How to regulate companies that have more power than some states? What is the connection between bitcoin and the environment? The last session of our Values & Innovation Conference was a truly fascinating discussion about the evolution of the big tech giants from the vanguard actors challenging the old systems in the 90ies to super powers they are today. According to Prof. Ehud Shapiro from the Weizmann Institute of Science they have become something like feudal rulers. Hear what Emi Palmor, former Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Justice and Member of the Facebook Oversight Board, Nimrod Kozlovski, Partner and co-founder of Cytactic and a lecturer at Tel Aviv University on cybersecurity studies, and Prof. Ehud Shapiro, lecturer of computer science and biology at the Weizmann Institute of Science have to say on this important topic: https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3923809,00.html #InnovationValues #Calcalist #FNFJerusalem
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We had a good reason to celebrate yesterday as our dear colleague Georgette celebrated her birthday. 🎂🤤🎂🤤🎂 Happy Birthday dear Georgette, wishing you good health, many reasons to laugh, and self fulfillment! 😍😍😍 This office would definitely not be the same without you!
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How should politicians of liberal democracies tackle the challenge of surveillance capitalism? How to keep in check the massive influence big platforms have on our societies while continuing to enjoy the benefits of their services? What should we learn from the revelations of the most recent Facebook whistle blower Frances Haugen? 🧐 Our very own Ann Cathrin Riedel thinks it is high time our politicians get their heads out of the sand and do what they are meant to do: come up with clear and effective regulation policies!💪🏽 According to Ann Cathrin, the increasing exchange between Brussels and Washington in these matters is encouraging. Defenders of liberal democracy need to find the right balance, to allow innovation to thrive while also safeguarding human rights at the same time. And we as citizens, according to her advice, need to be on alert regarding the enormous affects these platforms have on our own lives.🔎 For more, follow the link to the interview with Ann Cathrin Riedel, who is FNF’s theme manager for Digitalization & Innovation and Chairwoman of the Society for Liberal Web Policy as well as VP of European Society for Digital Sovereignty. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3923803,00.html #InnovationValues #Calcalist #FNFJerusalem
