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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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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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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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Poems of Liberty: Human Rights Edition 2022
Poems of Liberty: Human Rights Edition 22 is out now focusing this time on the topics of democracy, diversity and press freedom in Europe. The edition also features artwork by our Animate Europe artist Marco Tabilio.
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Resource Dependency from China: A Possible Way Out for Europe
After months of crisis experience with Russia’s manoeuvring in energy policy, Europe has learned the hard way: it is not advisable to rely majorly on one single partner when it comes to essential resources. This applies especially when the trust relationship with that partner has already been burdened by tensions and scepticism from the beginning. Now Europe is struggling desperately with the effects of the Russian attack on Ukraine and its economic consequences. There can only be one conclusion: Don’t rely on one partner only!
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Gender x Geopolitics
Register for this high-level event in Brussels taking place on Monday the 14th of November on how to make security policy more inclusive. Research shows that the inclusion of women in peace negotiations, results in more sustainable social and political peace. How can women contribute to the prevention of conflicts and the promotion of reconciliation?
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Bridging the Trench
The inclusion and advancement of women leads to more prosperous societies and more sustainable peace. Despite these empirical findings, women are grossly underrepresented in politics. Nevertheless, the debate on gender-responsive foreign policy has gained international prominence in recent years, bringing the discussion on the protection and advancement of women in security contexts to the centre of many national discourses. Where are we now in 2022 and what role can liberals play in the future development of this concept?
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France's New Security Strategy
NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Bucharest today to discuss further action in the Ukraine war. The Atlantic Alliance expects further Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy supplies in the coming days and weeks. French President Emmanuel Macron, in presenting the new national security strategy, also ultimately prepared the French people for the possibility of a war into which France could be drawn. The country does not need to make a U-turn with its strategic military culture, as Germany has done with the "Zeitenwende" in its foreign and security policy.
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Internship at FNF Europe
Interested in liberal politics? Want to gain working experience in the capital of Europe? Eager to organise events and support the diverse activities of a German political foundation? Join us as an intern!
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Poems of Liberty: Reshape Europe
Poems of Liberty is back this time as part of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation "Reshape Europe" campaign, which is a global dialogue
on how Europe can become more resilient in order to stand up to the enemies of freedom worldwide. Explore our selection of poems paired with comics from our past Animate Europe projects. -
Toward a truly inclusive foreign and security policy for Europe
Gender equality is an important tool for better foreign and security policy. Not only is there a need for more representation of women, but female perspectives also help to make policies more sustainable, effective and fair. These are some of the outcomes of a discussion of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation on gender-just foreign and security policies, which took place on 14 November in Brussels.
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Call for Contributions: Poems of Liberty – Human Rights Edition 2022
We are back with another Poems of Liberty Edition for the 2022 International Human Rights Day and we are looking for YOUR contributions! Choose one of the three submission categories and share your inspiring poem with us.
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Sustainability - The Way Forward for UK-German Relations
As the global balance of power has shifted more than ever since the last seventy years, solidarity and strong partnership on the European continent and between liberal allies have never been more important. Although no longer united by common membership of the EU, the ties between Britain and Germany remain strong. Sir Graham Watson talks about post-Brexit security cooperation between the UK and the EU in the face of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, possible solutions to rising energy prices and the future of the UK-Germany relationship.
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Franco-German Perspectives on the European Political Community
The European Political Community met on the 6th of October in Prague and created a new platform for dialogue. Member states of the European Union can now reach out to their Eastern European partners. However, Germany and France have different historical relations and ideas about Eastern Europe. In the context of the Ukraine war, can they reach common ground?
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Celebrating the start of 2023 with knowledge, unity and innovation! At the Bibliothèque Solvay in Brussels, our New Year's reception on the 31st of January brought together 200 guests to discuss the future of Europe. With topics ranging from European integration to the role of the EU in the world, the Foundation is dedicated to shaping an open social market economy, combating disinformation and defining Europe's place in the world by 2050. A special shoutout to artist Marco Tabilio who captured the spirit of the evening by drawing his impression of our work live on the scene. Here's a sneak peek of his amazing artwork! #EuropeanDialogueProgram #EuropeanLiberals #BuildingABetterFuture
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Despite a divided and weakened opposition, Orbán's future will be determined by global developments. The rising inflation in Hungary is a result of a combination of external and domestic factors, but Orbán's propaganda machine has convinced many to accept his spin on the situation. The country's shift away from the Western sphere of influence towards autocracies and Orbán's negative international standing raise questions about predictability and stability in the economic, political, and legal spheres. If you're interested in learning more about these developments and their potential impacts, check out Eszter Nova's publication "Outlook for Hungary 2023." https://www.freiheit.org/central-europe-and-baltic-states/outlook-hungary-2023 #Hungary #Elections #Orban #Inflation #FutureofHungary
