Sofia
The Sofia office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is responsible for the activities of the Foundation in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. Our mission is to facilitate the promotion of the principles of liberal democracy, the rule of law, political pluralism, and free markets, in a collaborative partnership with local and international partners.
Our standard instruments include political education, policy support, and political dialogue, realised through regular events and publications.
News
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Bulgaria’s Election: Results Clear, Conclusions Pending
A decisive election result ends Bulgaria’s political stalemate of 8 elections in 5 years, but leaves open key questions on governance, reforms, and its role in Europe.
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Cool Patriotism and the Renaissance in Eastern Europe
Why is Eastern Europe leading the fight for democracy? A look at resilience, “cool patriotism,” and the challenges shaping Europe’s future. A deep reflection by Matin Kothé, former Regional Director.
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TikTok-ization of Everything. Apply for FNF Video Bootcamp
Apply by 20 April for FNF’s Video Bootcamp “The TikTok-ization of Everything” (8–12.07, Istanbul). Learn to create short-form content, build on-camera skills, and master smartphone video production.
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Internship While the Country Changes: Göran Ladewig in Focus
A time of learning, protests, and white cheese: Get to know our intern Göran Ladewig, who spent three months at the FNF Regional Office for East and Southeast Europe in Sofia.
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Fighting Corruption with Data - "Think Freedom: The Firestone"
Watch how this freedom fighter Florin Badita sparked a mass movement against corruption in Romania - ‘Corruption Kills’. How has Florin’s drive turned into the firestone of civic movement in Romania?
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Networks of Power: Russia’s Shadow Influence in Germany
Despite efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy, Germany remains vulnerable to Russian influence. Deep networks and political entanglements continue to threaten the country’s independence.
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Strategic Decoupling: Phasing out russian economic influence in Germany
The study by the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) examines the continuing entanglement between the German and Russian despite Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. The Russian corporate presence in Germany is highly concentrated in around 40 larger firms, which specialize in oil refining, natural gas supply and distribution, metal and plastic products manufacturing, glass production, and transport. Russia’s war upended European peace and security and intensified global power competition. The study shows that the Kremlin's long arm extends far beyond Germany's misguided Ostpolitik.
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📢 Alumni and Allies of The Alliance Of Her could nominate for the 2023 Women In Politics Champion of the Year Award! Meet the 2022 Award Recipient – Kira Rudik of Golos Party, Ukraine and ALDE Vice President. Congratulations for your contribution to gender equity! 📢 Don't miss the chance to celebrate the incredible people out there doing exceptional things to advance female political leadership in Europe. Whether the work is behind the scenes or out in full view, we believe it is important to recognize those out there truly dismantling barriers and blazing trails for women in politics. 🏆 The Award goes annually to an individual or organisation that has made “an important and exceptional contribution to the promotion of liberal women in politics in a given year.” Nominations are considered based on their proven track record and passion for: · fighting for gender equality by promoting liberal women in politics; · embodying the vision, mission and values of the Alliance of Her; · making powerful contributions to achieving real changes for women in politics on the local, national, European or international level. 🏆 Previous award recipients include Sabina Ćudić of Naša stranka, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021, and Kira Rudik of Golos Party, Ukraine in 2022 Kira Rudik The Alliance Of Her Kira Rudik FNF East and Southeast Europe #shewillbeheard #womeninpolitics #ukraine
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✊🏻Сексуалната ориентация, като защитен признак, е добавена в Наказателния кодекс! Но какво всъщност значи това?👇🏻 Че във всеки един от тези случаи, ако е възникнал на хомофобска основа - потърпевшият ще може да бъде защитен и/или извършителите - осъдени.
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🇲🇰 Meet an alumna of the flagship female leadership programme, Violeta Zdravkovska, from North Macedonia. The time for women to lead in Europe has come. ♀ 💪 This is her time. And #SheWillBeHeard. AOH ignites her political ambition into real political power. AOH is an influential community of liberal women and their allies dedicated to ensuring women are in equal power and decision-making, that female leadership is valued, and that liberal women in European politics can thrive. 👏 The East Europe edition of The Alliance Of Her is organized by our colleagues at FNF East and Southeast Europe in cooperation with ALDE Party – Liberals and Democrats for Europe . #allianceofher #aoh2022 #fnfesee #NorthMacedonia
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