Europe
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Europe (FNF Europe) operates offices in Brussels, Prague, Vilnius, Madrid, 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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Greenland voted
Against the backdrop of growing geopolitical attention, the parliamentary election in Greenland marked a pivotal moment for the country. Voters were presented with a choice to maintain the status quo in relations with Denmark, to seek closer ties with the United States or to pursue further independence. The outcome was a signal for new politics, but the directions remain unclear.
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European Commission: The First 100 (Stormy) Days
The new European Commission is embarking on a turbulent journey: In the midst of geopolitical upheaval, it must balance the demands of a changing security and threat landscape and weakening economic competitiveness with its own demands for green change. Ursula von der Leyen aims to strengthen Europe's resilience with centralized leadership and a raft of policy proposals - but success depends on execution.
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Liberal Chronicle 2024/25
European Perspectives and Global Challenges: Explore our New Magazin - Liberal Chronicle!
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New Directions in Brussels: From a Geopolitical to an Investment Commission
A new era begins this week in Brussels with the launch of the European Commission. Following the European elections in June and lengthy negotiations, Ursula von der Leyen's team is now starting work.
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Advancing EU Enlargement for a Safer Europe
EU enlargement offers a pivotal opportunity to enhance European security in an increasingly complex global landscape. With key portfolios in the new EU Commission held by liberals, a holistic strategy intertwining enlargement, defence, and non-military threats—like climate change and disinformation—could reshape Europe's resilience. Explore how deeper collaboration, liberal leadership, and shared values are driving a secure, united continent ready to tackle emerging challenges.
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An opportunity for the EU!
Trump's re-election is forcing the EU to rethink its strategy. It is an opportunity to strengthen unity, promote autonomy and redefine Europe's global role.
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The Baltic Vision: 35 Years of Progress, Unity, and Resilience
From September 13th to 15th, the Prague office of the FNF, in cooperation with the JuLis, held the fourth Eastern European Summit in Tallinn, Estonia. There, young liberals from Central and Eastern Europe elaborated a new position paper.
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(11.12.24) United for Ukraine – Building Resilience in Times of War
Join us as we explore the EU's role in supporting Ukraine, discussing current efforts, challenges, and opportunities for deeper collaboration to strengthen Ukraine's resilience and secure a stable and prosperous future.
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Eyes Wide Shut?
Modern-day slavery is far from a relic of history. According to the Global Estimates of Modern Slavery 2022, nearly 50 million people are living in conditions of enslavement today.
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Surveying Europeans’ Views The Rise of Right-Wing Populism
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(19.11.2024) Eyes Wide Shut?
This event builds on a recent survey commissioned by FNF Europe, revealing diverse responses among European citizens regarding the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism (SECTT).
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Results: "Eyes Wide Shut?"
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Regional Policy Analysis
This analysis investigates the EU Global Gateway in the framework of the EU’s competition with China, providing concrete policy recommendations for the European Commission’s new term (2025-2029).
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NATO top job goes to Mark Rutte
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte officially took over as NATO Secretary General today, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg. In his new role, he will have to deal with challenges such as the war in Ukraine, hybrid threats and potential geopolitical changes.
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(11.09.2024) Liberal Afterwork: Welcome (back) to Brussels Pub Quiz Evening
Welcome (back) to Brussels! Join us for a lively Pub Quiz Evening as the new legislative term kicks off! This fun and engaging edition of our Liberal Afterwork will test your knowledge on European politics, history, and culture.
Social Media
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🚀 Europe needs bold and innovative ideas! Last week, we hosted the third edition of the ELF-FNF Innovation Policy Lab, bringing together 40 experts from across Europe to tackle two major policy areas: 🔹 EU-China relations 🔹 EU Cohesion Policy 💡 These sessions explored how these crucial issues will shape the future of European policy—and what must be done to stay ahead. 📖 The key insights will be published soon- stay tuned! In the meantime, you can check out the first Innovation Policy Lab publication via the link below or grab a physical copy at the offices of @eurliberalforum and FNF Europe. 🎯 Next stop: the fourth edition in September! Follow us for updates on the lab, our expert discussions, and the upcoming publication. #InnovationPolicyLab #FutureOfEurope #EU #PolicyInnovation #OwntheFuture #ReshapeEurope #Innovation
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🇪🇺 Time to take stock of the first 100 days of the new European Commission. Has Ursula von der Leyen kept her promises? Find out in Toni Skorić's analysis below. 👇 https://www.freiheit.org/europe/european-commission-first-100-stormy-days
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📊 On International Women's Day, we're shining a light on the representation of women in national parliaments across our region. Our graphic highlights the differences in the percentage of female representation among European countries. The data speaks for itself: no country has achieved gender parity. Considering that women make up 50.7% of the population, this glaring imbalance is an undeniable call to action—it's time to shatter the status quo and demand true representation, not just as a goal but as a necessity for real change. 🙌 FNF Europe will continue its work on empowering women through our joint project, The Alliance Of Her, in collaboration with the ALDE Party – Liberals and Democrats for Europe and the European Liberal Forum . #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInPolitics #genderequality #WomensRepresentation #BreakTheBias #equalrepresentation #WomenLead #representationmatters #EmpowerWomen #womenlead #SheWillBeHeard
