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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Europe (FNF Europe) operates offices in Brussels, Prague, Vilnius, and Geneva.
By connecting EU experts, civil society, and decision-makers, we aim to foster open dialogue and explore liberal policy solutions to European challenges. In collaboration with our liberal partners, we create engaging formats and campaigns to promote fundamental rights, the rule of law, geopolitics, and geoeconomics. Additionally, we coordinate EU co-funded projects in areas such as the internal market, digitalization, and innovation.
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Perspectives for Europe 2050
What will a liberal Europe look like in 2050? How can we shape our continent’s future to reflect the values of freedom, democracy, and prosperity?
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What liberals should do to counter the rise of the radical right
How can liberals effectively counter the rising tide of the radical right in Europe? In this thought-provoking interview, political commentator Mark Thiessen explores bold strategies, communication pitfalls, and the urgent need to defend liberal democracy without losing its core values.
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The Spanish-German Axis: A Strategic Driver of the EU-Mercosur Agreement
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement is putting a strain on the traditional Franco-German axis, revealing disagreements between the two powerhouses. France, heavily influenced by its powerful agricultural sector, remains opposed. Germany, however, is actively pushing for the agreement's ratification. In this scenario, Berlin seems to have found a new strategic ally in Europe: Spain.
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Dutch government collapse - a train crash in slow motion
Less than a year after its formation, the Dutch government collapsed on Tuesday after far-right party leader Geert Wilders withdrew his party PVV and all of his ministers from the ruling coalition. The withdrawal leaves the government without a majority, leading Prime Minister Dick Schoof to step down and resign his entire cabinet. The Netherlands can now prepare for new elections.
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How Brexit has caused a renaissance of European Liberalism
How can two separated partners find to one another after a break-up? How much time do they need? Where do they start? And might external factors accelerate the process of regaining trust? When looking at EU-UK relations in the post-Brexit era, there seemed to be only little prospect for actual reconciliation. Then, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the election of President Trump in the United States, and the related geopolitical shifts followed and pushed the EU and the UK closer together again. The results of the recent EU-UK summit in London offers a glimpse of hope. But more than five years after the UK left the bloc, is a glimpse of hope enough for Europe? How does this development affect for Germany? And most of all: Can it be seen as a reset of European liberalism?
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Coalition Momentum: A New Era for Liberals in Local Italian Politics
Italy held the first round of its local elections at the end of May, followed by the second round on June 8–9 across numerous municipalities in 14 of the country’s 20 ordinary-statute regions. The second round coincided with five national referendums on labor law and citizenship reforms, creating a politically charged weekend with both local and national implications.
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Budapest Pride Ban: Hungary's Escalating Crackdown on Civil Rights
Ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2025, Budapest Pride faces an unprecedented ban. Under the guise of “child protection,” Hungary’s government is restricting freedom of assembly and expression. This marks a deepening of democratic backsliding and sets a dangerous precedent for civil liberties across the European Union which immediately caused great concern amongst German and other European Liberals and LGBTQ+ advocates.
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