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.
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Interview with Pedro Martínez-Avial, General Director of Casa Árabe
In recent years, Casa Árabe has carried out more than 300 activities per year, with the aim of promoting dialogue between Arab countries and the EU.
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Restart for Europe’s Economy – Priorities of Portugal’s EU Council Presidency.
“Restart for Europe’s Economy – Priorities of Portugal’s EU Council Presidency” is the title of our debate we shot recently in a beautiful TV studio in Madrid. The high-ranking speakers joining panel were H.E. João Mira-Gomes, Ambassador of Portugal in Madrid, Francisco Fonseca Morillo, Head European Commission Representation in Spain, Catarina Maia (via Zoom), Member of the Executive Committee of Iniciativa Liberal.
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Relaunched Euro-Mediterranean agenda: Future-oriented and innovative
Earlier this month, the European Commission stepped up its efforts to renew its partnership with Southern Neighbourhood countries in publishing a “New Agenda for the Mediterranean”. 25 years after the Barcelona Declaration and a decade after the Arab uprisings, many political, socio-economic, environmental and security challenges remain.
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Spain does not calm down after the arrest of rapper. More serenity!
On the night of Sunday to Monday, Catalonia saw its sixth consecutive night of heavy riots after the arrest of rapper Pablo Hasél on Tuesday. He had not started a prison sentence to which he had been sentenced for "inciting terrorism and insulting the royal family and government institutions."
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Whatever it takes for Italy
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Italy is expecting a government of national unity. This government is set up to lead the country out of the current crisis until the next regular elections in 2023.
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Tackling Migration Issues - European Network of Liberal Experts
At FNF Madrid, earlier this month we hosted a meeting with migration experts from Renew Europe, the liberal caucus in the European Parliament (EP), and from ALDE (Alliance of of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party), the pan-European liberal party family.
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It's complicated
The autonomous region of Catalonia elects a new regional parliament at the height of the 3rd corona wave. The favorite is Salvador Illa, former Spanish health minister and leading candidate of the socialist party. But even if his party were to win the election on Sunday, that would not guarantee participation in government, analyzes David Henneberger.
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Innovation is key to expand human knowledge and accelerate the growth of a society. Therefore, promoting technological development that also strengthens climate change solutions, should be a priority in all societies. Thus, we celebrate this proposal that aims to reduce carbon emissions by building structures with synthetic wood. Currently the tallest building made with this material is in Norway, measuring 85 meters. This method could contribute to making a big difference to carbon-dioxide emissions. Learn more about this alternative here: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2021/02/13/building-sustainable-cities-with-wooden-skyscrapers #FNFMAD #FreedomPartners
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Guaranteeing high-quality education for all citizens, regardless of their socioeconomic background, must be the priority of any society that aims to provide equal opportunities for all. As democrats that defend every individual’s right to determine their own future, we embrace equal access to education, a guardian of human progress and an enabler of talent, growth, and critical thinking. Thus, we must bear in mind the importance of education reform in order to adapt the system to the needs of modern society. Recently, Egypt started implementing reforms to improve the quality of the education its citizens are receiving, and to stimulate the growth of its society. If you want to take a deeper look on this topic, you can read this article that covers it: https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/overview/forging-ahead-new-reforms-investment-and-initiatives-are-aimed-fixing-ongoing-problems-and #FNFMAD #FreedomPartners
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"Unity is now not an option, but a duty." This was Mario Draghi’s outcry, as he becomes the Italian Prime Minister, representing a hope for the country as it faced difficult weeks politically. Mario Draghi, who did a great job presiding the European Central Bank in a difficult moment for the Euro, now is expected to lead and bring together different political movements in a government of national unity. The confirmation of this government of unity, is now more important than ever, since Italy is months away from receiving the aid fund from the European Union. To learn more about this topic, check out the following article. This publication is available in Spanish 🇪🇸, English 🇬🇧and German. 🇩🇪 #FNFMAD #FreedomPartners
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