Open Society
The open society is the counter-model to totalitarian forms of government such as National Socialism or Communism. In an open society, everyone has the freedom to express their belief, opinion and personality as they please. This enables people to shape their own life and fortune.
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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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Small Island, Big Impact: What Europe can learn from Taiwan
Taiwan is under increasing pressure from China, but the island is admirably defending its democracy. Its example shows how free societies can remain resilient.
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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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Impeachment in the Name of Democracy
South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously removed President Yoon Suk-Yeol from office. He had declared martial law, but had failed. New elections are to be held. They offer the opportunity to defuse the political crisis.
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Dramatic Escalation of Violence in Syria Three Months After the Fall of the Assad Regime
Almost exactly three months after the fall of the Assad regime, the violence in Syria has escalated dramatically. Regional Office Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Jörg Dehnert, spoke to Rafif Jouejati, Vice President of the Syrian Liberal Party, about the dramatic developments in Syria.
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Interview on the election of Joseph Aoun as the new Lebanese president
Joseph Aoun has been elected as the new president of Lebanon. We spoke to Ralf Erbel about the background, significance and prospects following this election. He is currently head of the MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa department.
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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom awards the 2024 Freedom Prize to Vladimir Vladimirovich Kara-Murza.
The Freedom Prize 2024 goes to the Russian journalist and activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who fights steadfastly for human rights and a free Russia despite threats and imprisonment.
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