Baltic States - Vilnius "Freedom Center"
The focus of our work is to strengthen security and defense policy cooperation between the Baltic states and Germany - including all member states of the European Union and NATO in the Baltic Sea region. In connection with the permanent stationing of a German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania, the foundation supports networking between civil society, military and politics. A second focus is on fostering exchange on innovation and digital transformation.
The foundation has been active in the Baltic states since Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania regained their independence. Since 2024 with its "Freedom Center" in Vilnius.
News
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The Volatility of the New World Order
Jonas Oehman gives five reasons why the old world order is collapsing, and how technology is arming both giants and insurgents. He calls for clarity over confusion, and courage over convenience.
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War in Ukraine - Oleh Baturin on the Russian Terror
Beaten, interrogated and cut off from the outside world, Oleh Baturin describes how Russian forces turned occupied Kherson into a landscape of fear and repression. Detained without explanation in March 2022, he endured violence, psychological pressure and relentless propaganda designed to break prisoners before any charges were even fabricated. His account offers a stark insight into the system of terror imposed on civilians under Russian occupation.
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Munich Security Conference: 3 Takeaways for Europe’s Future
There was consensus among Europeans in Munich: the international order has changed. Major powers threaten to monopolize power. How must Europe reshape its foreign and defense policy?
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Requests For Proposals / Applications
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NEW PUBLICATION: Deterring Putin, Appeasing Trump?
At a time where the global security order faces unprecedented stress, NATO finds itself performing a high-stakes balancing act. The 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague was meant to symbolise unity, but instead revealed deeper uncertainties beneath the surface. With President Trump back in the White House and Russia continuing its military aggression, the Alliance reaffirmed its collective defence pledge and raised its spending target to an ambitious 5% of GDP.
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Lithuania Forms New Government
Lithuania’s government resigned. PM Gintautas Paluckas stepped down as PM and leader of Social Democratic Party, after pressure over investigations into shady business dealings.
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Deterrence and Defence: Freedom Center in Vilnius
The Freedom Center in Vilnius opens with an international conference on building deterrence and defence - and an exhibition "Together till victory!" with Blue/Yellow on the war against Ukraine.
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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 fnfbrussels, while we keep it open. 🆕 You are cordially invited to follow our NEW channel of FNF Europe ➡️ @fnf.europe - 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 Helga Pattart-Drexler, Managing Director at NEOS Lab, she shares her views on how Europe can respond to ageing societies, labour shortages, and migration pressures with smart, humane, and future-proof policies. 🌟 Helga 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
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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 fnfbrussels, while we keep it open. 🆕 You are cordially invited to follow our NEW channel of FNF Europe ➡️ FNF East and Southeast Europe (in process of being renamed now) - the new bigger ONE European region after the merger of 2 regional offices. ✨🇪🇺 “We cannot afford to waste women’s talent.” Joanna Burnos (LEADERIS) envisions a Europe where women’s leadership drives economic strength, security, and innovation — supported by real investment, mentoring, quotas, and community change. We rise when women rise. . #Europe2050 #VisionLab #WomenInLeadership #Equality #FNF
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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
