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The European Dialogue of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has offices in Brussels, Madrid, and Prague.
Through the connection of EU experts, civil society, and decision makers we seek to foster open dialogue and discuss liberal policy solutions to European challenges. Together with our liberal partners, we develop formats and campaigns to promote rule of law, free markets and human rights. Moreover, we coordinate EU co-funded projects in the field of democracy support, development cooperation and human rights protection.
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Poems of Liberty: Project Europe 2050
Call for Submissions: Project Europe 2050 Poems of Liberty The European Dialogue Programme of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Hungarian Free Market Foundation are seeking submissions for their Poems of Liberty series under the theme of Project Europe 2050. We invite poets from within the European Union to share their vision for the future of Europe in three categories: Sustainability, Participation, Global Perspective.
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FNF Connects - One Month in Istanbul
Greta Kiss from the Brussels office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom worked in Istanbul for five weeks as part of the "One Foundation Worldwide" programme and gained insights into the work of the team on the ground and the challenges facing Turkey, an indispensable but very challenging partner of the EU. The country was mourning thousands of losses in the earthquake of the century, and all eyes turned to the region in Southeastern Turkey. This, of course, has had a significant impact on Turkish society and also on the staff and local partners of FNF’s Istanbul office. The humanitarian disaster also has domestic implications, especially as the sad event comes at a time of planned presidential and parliamentary elections, the outcome of which is uncertain.
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"New Kids on the Block" – Farmer party wins Dutch elections
A new populist party has rocked the political landscape in the Netherlands by winning the provincial elections last Wednesday. The BoerBurgerBeweging (Farmer-Citizen Movement/BBB) won more than one in five votes nationwide, with a campaign that capitalised on rural anger at the current government’s environmental policies. The result will put pressure on the government’s ability to pass legislation, as the provincial elections determine the makeup of the Dutch Senate, and may lead to increased tensions within the four=party governing coalition.
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"Je t’aime, moi non plus"
In recent years, disputes have increasingly strained British-French relations. Accordingly, the meeting between British Prime Minister Sunak and French President Macron on 10th March was eagerly awaited. But one thing seems clear: the relationship between the two countries remains strained. The pressure on the leaders of Europe's two nuclear powers to agree on a common strategy for Europe's greatest foreign policy challenge will continue to intensify.
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Innovation and Politics: An Intertwined Relationship
The relationship between politics and innovation is complex and intertwined, according to a recent visit to Berlin and Brussels. Policymakers determine to what extent and how well innovation is embraced at the country level, with Estonia serving as a prime example of digital citizen services that have elevated governmental processes. The willingness of governments to adopt technologies and innovative processes is crucial. Politics also determines the future of innovation through regulation, such as the debate around the AI Act in the EU. Despite complexities facing policymakers, Europe is pushing for a more citizen- and planet-centric economy with significant momentum in social innovation.
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Why Alleviating Resource Dependency on China is so Complex for the EU
The People’s Republic of China is putting more and more pressure on European decision-makers. They have not been aware of how deeply entangled European economic productivity is with Chinese supply chains, especially Chinese raw materials imports. Along with the understanding of Europe’s dependency comes the realisation that this creates a political dependency that is to be taken very seriously. While the EU is looking for ways to diversify alternative ways to cover its resource supply, unity on a common political stance towards China seems to be almost impossible to achieve.
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Liberal Impulses for Europe's Future
The Treaty of Nice came into force 20 years ago today and increased the efficiency and legitimacy of the EU's bodies and prepared for the eastern and southern expansion of the EU. Today, the EU is more united than ever. But it is also facing a multitude of challenges in 2023: a war, EU membership applications, and the need to realign global supply chains. At the New Year reception of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Brussels, Europe's liberals exchanged ideas for a future EU that is capable of action: shaping an open social market economy, fighting disinformation, redefining Europe's role in the world, and designing a future model of Europe by 2050.
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Organising the Coexistence of Central Bank Digital Currencies and Private Stablecoins
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and private stablecoins are two novel types of digital currencies, which rely on new payment systems. Nowadays, they are the two most credible instruments able to deeply reshape financial markets. To improve global welfare, their coexistence must be well thought out. Nevertheless, many reading grids usually lead various experts to come to different conclusions on the question of the coexistence of emerging digital currencies. The following policy report – derived from a workshop entitled “Organizing CBDCs-and-Private-Stablecoins Coexistence” and organized by the Centre de Politique Européenne-Paris (November 29, 2022) – considers them all to establish core principles for coexistence.
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Past and Upcoming Events
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France-German Relations in an Era of Intergovernmentalism
The ceremonies on the 60th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty reaffirmed the friendship between France and Germany. While the Franco-German Ministerial Council had been postponed as it needed to prepare itself better, the outcomes were disappointing in the absence of major announcements.
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Press Release: Key Experts Discuss the Future of Europe’s Economy
On the 15th February 2023, Friedrich Naumann Foundation European Dialogue with the German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce co-organized a panel discussion on the future of Europe’s economy. The event brought together key experts and policymakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the European economy and how to move from polycrisis to polyopportunities.
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(15.2.2023) The Future of the European Economy
The Future of the European Economy is a discussion panel and networking event organized by FNF Europe and the German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce. It took place on the 15th of February in Helsinki, Finland, where industry leaders and experts discussed the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Europe's economy. While the future of the European economy is complex and uncertain, there are also opportunities for growth and success. With the right policies and investments, Europe can overcome its challenges and build a strong and sustainable economy for the future.
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Press Release: 60 years of Elysée Treaty
On Saturday, January 21, the French Association pour la Renaissance Européenne, the European Dialogue Program of Friedrich-Naumann Foundation for Freedom and the Paris Chapter of the German liberal party FDP organised a panel discussion in the French National Assembly to celebrate 60 years of the Elysée treaty and Franco-German friendship.
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60 years of Franco-German Relations
The ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty has shown that both countries agree on the challenges of our time, but Franco-German relations could certainly be in better shape, at least at the highest political level. Even before announcing multi-billion investments in the French military, French President Macron stated that he would deliver light combat tanks (AMX 10-RC) vehicles to Ukraine, while also not ruling out the delivery of Leclerc battle tanks. The announcement can be interpreted as a signal to Chancellor Scholz for Germany to finally deliver Leopard 2 tanks.
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Follow the money in "Qatargate"
The noose of accusations against top European politicians is tightening. For a few days in mid-December, new reports came to light every day that discredited the European Union's only institution with direct democratic legitimacy, the European Parliament. The damage is considerable. If the European Union does not want to lose the last trust of its citizens to the already existing Euroscepticism, it must act quickly and reform its institutions to counteract the image of an elitist and self-enriching political caste.
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"The EU should not forget about Turkey in the global defence of liberal values." In a post about her experience working in Istanbul as part of the FNF "One Foundation" program, Greta Kiss from Brussels discusses the impact of the recent earthquake on Turkey and its upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. Despite the challenges faced by Turkish civil society and liberal actors, progress is being made. Read the full article: https://www.freiheit.org/east-and-southeast-europe/fnf-connects-one-month-istanbul Friedrich Naumann Foundation - Turkey #turkey #elections #democracy #civilsociety
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One of the perks of working for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation is the possibility to network globally. Ever heard of the One Foundation? It is a unique programme by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation where you exchange with a colleague from any of our offices in the world for 2, 3 or 4 weeks. Here we introduce just a few reasons why this program will make a lasting impact on your life. Find out more about Friedrich Naumann Foundation #linkinbio #OneFoundation #exchange #worklifebalance
