Istanbul
FNF has been actively working in Türkiye with partners from civil society, academia, economy and politics since 1991, when we opened our office in Ankara. In 2002, we moved to Istanbul. Türkiye is of crucial importance for Germany, Europe and the transatlantic cooperation due to its history, culture, economy, and geographical location. Therefore, FNF offers support to liberal-minded citizens and organizations in Türkiye to promote liberal values in the society. This way, we strive to contribute to a liberal, democratic and prospering Türkiye for all citizens.
News
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5th International Summer School on Security and/or Human Rights
International Summer School on Security and Human Rights from Human Rights Academy in Mardin 2025 gathered young leaders from 16 countries to explore migration, climate security, humanitarian law and democratic resilience through expert lectures, interactive workshops and global networking opportunities.
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“İlmek İlmek” Women’s Empowerment Programme Officially Launched in Istanbul
İlmek İlmek (Stitch by Stitch) is a women’s empowerment programme launched in Istanbul to support women’s political participation in Türkiye. Inspired by the Alliance of Her methodology, the programme strengthens leadership, mentorship, and inclusive political engagement at local and national levels.
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Economic Security under Fragmentation Product-by-product IVI and SDI assessment of Germany’s import vulnerabilities and Türkiye’s friendly production role
Our new report with Research Istanbul highlights Germany’s supply-chain vulnerabilities amid rising geopolitical risks and positions Türkiye as a close, scalable and strategic production partner offering strong opportunities for diversification and resilience.
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EUROPE’S SAFE FRAMEWORK: POLITICAL OBSTRUCTIONISM VS STRATEGIC INCLUSIVITY
Tacan İldem argues that the EU’s SAFE framework boosts defence capacity, but excluding Türkiye undermines strategic autonomy. A credible European security vision must remain inclusive.
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5th International Summer School on Security and/or Human Rights
International Summer School on Security and/or Human Rights in Mardin, apply now!
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One Migration, One Story, One Object: A Workshop on Memory, Identity, and Migration
Organized in Berlin by FNF Türkiye in collaboration with the Media and Migration Association, the workshop “One Migration, One Story, One Object” offered a powerful space for sharing on memory, identity, and migration.
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Sustainable and Inclusive Cities
On Thursday, Yereliz, the Turkish Association for Local Monitoring, Research, and Implementation, in collaboration with FNF, hosted a launch event to present the latest report, “Urban Monitoring Framework – Good Practices Using the SDG Cities Methodology”. This initiative focuses on promoting the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Türkiye.