Spain, Italy, Portugal and Mediterranean Dialogue
The Madrid office seeks to strengthen cooperation and political dialogue between representatives from political parties, scientific institutions and civil society organisations from Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany and the European sphere. We are committed to help contribute to solutions to specific regional challenges in Southern Europe and highlight best practices from this ever more important region for the European integration process. It also seeks to develop a new approach to interregional cooperation in the Mediterranean. With partner organisations, we are developing a liberal approach to geostrategic demands and opportunities in the Mare Nostrum.
News
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The state of prisons in Italy
Andrea Bitetto reports on the current state of human rights in prisons in Italy and what should be done to improve the situation. The news and the corresponding video footage, which was leaked last month, showing the mistreatment of prisoners in the prison of Santa Maria Capua Vetere (a town not far from Naples), shocked the Italian public.
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Mediterranean Tourism, need for change
Tourism cannot be separated from the local, national or global context in which it operates. Whether it is epidemics, wars, economic crises, whatever happens in its environment affects it, as we have seen, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the tourism sector.
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Education and training today for tomorrow's partnerships
Education has become one of the most important structural spaces for the shaping of a new society. In the second edition of the EUROMENA Show, promoted with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and in collaboration with Casa Árabe, the different challenges to which society will be exposed in both the short and medium term were discussed, including the challenge of education as a basic tool for social change.
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The World Health Organisation says vaccination is one of the most affordable health solutions
The World Health Organisation has stated that vaccination is one of the most cost-effective health interventions available. Efficient vaccination programmes provide protection and save millions of people from illness, disability and death; however, they also have the power to control and even eradicate disease.
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Mediterranean Dialogue
On June 29 the EURO-MENA-SHOW will be held, an online event that seeks to strengthen Mediterranean ties and in which we will reflect on the past in order to create the future we would like to see for the region.
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Ceuta: A new El Dorado?
Recently, migration has once again been the center of attention on the European political agenda. In May, 8.000 people entered Ceuta, crossing the border in just one day. On this occasion, the focus was on the large number of unaccompanied minors and young people who were part of the groups of migrants aiming to reach Europe through the border crossing.
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Human Rights in Italy
A heated debate about homophobia and transphobia has been smoldering in Italy for months, dividing politics and society. The dispute is ignited by the so-called "Zan Law".
Social Media
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The summer season is coming to an end. Looking back, we opened the summer with the EuroMENA Show, an event to bond between cultures and strengthen Mediterranean cooperation. 🤝 At the event, we had over 40 distinguished speakers ranging from startups, arts and culture, migration or supply chains amongst many other topics. The highlight of the event was the publication launch of A moment to reflect: Creating Euro-Mediterranean bonds that deliver. We are happy to invite you to rewatch the talks and panels, available on our YouTube Channel MD GO: https://www.youtube.com/c/MDGObyFriedrichNaumannFoundationMadrid We are also delighted to open the Fall Season with more events and content which we will release very soon.
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As with any ideal, the quality of our democracies is constantly challenged: polarisation, the spread of fake news, the lack of accountability of political leaders, the short-term scope in decision-making, etc. Hence on a day like today, we celebrate the Universal Day of Democracy. Democracies are “living organisms” that we, as citizens, should participate in and ensure for the next generation. In which ways do you think we can celebrate and improve our democracies? Happy Universal Day of Democracy!
