Central Europe
In 2004, the Central European countries joined the European Union as new members. The Prague office seeks to strengthen liberal forces, both political and intellectual, in the region. Our project office particularly supports the 4liberty.eu network, which serves as a centre of competence and a platform for dialogue.
News
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100 Days of Babiš: Pressure, Conflict, and Czech Democratic Institutions
In its first 100 days, Babiš’s new government has revealed less of a clear governing vision than a political method. While Czech institutions remain resilient, the broader trajectory is becoming harder to ignore.
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Hungary's Election Campaign
Opposition candidate Peter Magyar is clearly ahead in all opinion polls. But Prime Minister Orbán still has a few cards up his sleeve: the complex electoral system, and the sympathies of the White House and the Kremlin.
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Narrow Victory, Uncertain Future: What Slovenia’s 2026 Elections Mean
Slovenia’s 2026 elections signal a shift toward fragmentation, with weakened liberal dominance, rising new parties, and uncertain coalition prospects shaping the country’s political future.
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From Poland with Love. February
President Nawrocki vetoes key judicial reform, deepening tensions with the government amid wider political disputes, party splits, security concerns, and major economic developments in Poland.
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From Poland with Love. January
Poland is torn after Trump’s surprise invite to his “Board of Peace.” Billions at stake, constitutional limits at home, and rising doubts about Washington expose a risky geopolitical balancing act.
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From Poland with Love. December
From landmark EU court rulings to AI-driven disinformation, rail megaprojects and shifting Church leadership, our December newsletter unpacks the forces reshaping Poland at home and in Europe. Politics, security, society and culture — clearly explained, critically analysed, and firmly grounded in facts.
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Mutual killing of Slavs and oppression of the Russian minority. Slovak disinformers revive the legitimizing narratives of Russian propaganda
Disinformation actors are seizing on the U.S. peace plan to revive pro Kremlin narratives, attack the EU, and fuel fear, with Trump and Musk becoming unlikely heroes of Slovakia’s far right.
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NB‼️ From 1 Feb, FNF Europe has restructured our social media presence 🛑 We will stop maintaining this current channel, now renamed FNF Brussels, while we keep it open. 🆕 You are cordially invited to follow our NEW channel of FNF Europe ➡️ FNF East and Southeast Europe *@fnf.esee (in process of renaming)- the new bigger ONE European region after the merger of 2 regional offices. 🎥 Meet our Innovation Policy Lab Experts! 📊 Demography & Migration: Europe’s defining challenge Meet Jan-Christoph Oetjen, MEP, Renew Europe and President of ELF, he shares his views on how Europe can respond to ageing societies, labour shortages, and migration pressures with smart, humane, and future-proof policies. 🌟 Jan-Christoph joined the European Liberal Forum – Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Innovation Policy Lab to explore how demographic shifts and migration trends will shape Europe’s next decade. 👀 Stay tuned for our upcoming publications! Co-financed by the European Parliament. . #InnovationPolicyLab #Demography #MigrationPolicy #ELF #FriedrichNaumannFoundationForFreedom #FutureOfEurope #PolicyInnovation #Innovation
