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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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Press Release: President of Central Tibetan Administration visits Brussels
The President of the Central Tibetan Administration and members of the parliament arrived in Brussels on the 13th of October and met with members of the Tibet Interest Group in the European Parliament as well as other representatives of liberal parties across Europe. The visit was organized and arranged by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation European Dialogue based in Brussels.
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Press Release: Delegation from MENA visits Brussels 28th-30th September 2022
A group of female politicians and political activists from Jordan and Lebanon visited Brussels to exchange views on the topic of women in politics with liberal actors in Europe and other officials from the 28th to 30th of September.
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(11.10.2022) Reshape Europe: Toward a More Resilient and Sovereign EU
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has marked a critical turning point in world politics. The response of the EU and its member states to the Russian war of aggression is being closely watched. How can the EU and its liberal-democratic model become more resilient against authoritarian threats?
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What Remains of Macron’s Sorbonne Speech Five Years Later?
Given that the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union just ended, Emmanuel Macron got re-elected for a second five-years-term, and the future of Europe was mentioned by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz already twice in recent weeks (once in the press and once during a speech in Prague) and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has given her third State of the Union address, what remains to be done for the future of European policy-making five years after Macron’s Sorbonne speech?
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(4.10.2022) Warsaw Security Forum 2022
Friedrich Naumann Foundation will participate in this year's Warsaw Security Forum. The #WSF2022 Global Outlook track will offer a wide perspective on the current world developments including: Perspectives for Ukraine, NATO's readiness to react, shaping the Long-term Response to Russia’s Imperialism and relations with China and the Indo-Pacific Security.
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A Complex Heritage for UK’s Third Woman Prime Minister
With Liz Truss’ victory in the Conservative Party’s leadership election last week, the United Kingdom has secured its third woman prime minister.
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Von der Leyen’s State of the Union Address – Many nice headlines and few propositions
In her third State of the Union address, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took stock of the European Commission's work programme and recalled the EU's spirit of unity and solidarity in times of war. As expected, von der Leyen placed a strong focus on dealing with Russia and Ukraine. Another important policy area concerns the future of economic governance in the EU. However, expectations for more efficiency, capacity to act and clout of the European multi-level architecture are high, driven by the proposals of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Whether the EU takes its democratic model seriously will be seen in the future.
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(12.09.2022) Nicaragua Untold: The Fall of Democracy Under the Ortega Regime
Join us in person for this unique opportunity to meet Berta Valle, wife of presidential pre-candidate Félix Maradiaga who in 2021 was detained and still remains imprisoned along with 170 other political prisoners. We talk to his wife, Berta Valle, about the current situation in Nicaragua and future scenarios.
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JOBS JOBS JOBS! Join us in shaping the future of a liberal Europe! The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is seeking a talented European Affairs Manager to join our team in Brussels. With a focus on EU political developments, institutional matters, and foreign policies, you will have the opportunity to analyze, publish, and moderate events in the European Dialogue project countries. Requirements include a university degree in relevant fields, proven experience, and excellent language skills in German and English. In return, we offer a dynamic and international work environment, high visibility and impact, and the opportunity to work with a highly motivated team. Apply now to become a part of the solution for a liberal future! More info: https://fnst.dvinci-hr.com/de/jobs/30452/european-affairs-manager-wmd #EuropeanAffairsManager #BrusselsJobs #LiberalEurope #ReshapeEurope #Jobs
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Reflecting on the #EuropeanUnion's enlargement policy at a recent panel discussion moderated by Anne Brasseur, board member of Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit. The panel with interim director of the European Liberal Forum, Dr. Antonios Nestoras, the head of the southeast European liberal network LIBSEEN, Roman Jakič, and Ukrainian activist Dr. Marta Barandiy, founder of the NGO Promote Ukraine agreed that the process has stagnated in the past decade, but emphasized the importance of positioning the EU within the framework of institutional reforms to become an active and effective global actor. The previous enlargement rounds were seen as the EU's biggest foreign policy success. Exciting times ahead as the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries inch closer to admission. #EUenlargement #GlobalActor #InstitutionalReforms #FNFNewYearsReception
