Europe
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.
News
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Europe's demographic dilemma between aging and migration
Europe is undergoing a profound demographic shift, which can only be tackled effectively through targeted reforms and a modern, clearly rule-based European migration policy.
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Rebuilding Public Trust in the Digital Age
In an era of rapid digital transformation and rising disinformation, public trust in democratic institutions is under unprecedented strain worldwide. Young liberal leaders are showing how transparent algorithms, citizen-built civic tech, and digital literacy can rebuild confidence in democracy. Their approaches also offer Germany and other EU member states a blueprint for making digital governance both innovative and genuinely accountable.
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Balancing the Books and the Bloc: Why Italy’s Fiscal Shift Matters for Europe
Italy, a G7 and G20 member, and one of the world’s largest economies, is currently facing economic challenges. In response, the country is being urged to recalibrate its fiscal policy. Proposed measures include introducing of taxes in emerging sectors, offering tax relief for middle-income earners, and implementing a temporary levy on banks and insurance companies. Italy's economic trajectory holds significant implications for both Germany and the broader European Union.
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How liberals can win
A year ago, the Liberal Democrats have successfully established themselves as third-strongest force in the British Parliament. Here’s what they have done right.
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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.