East and Southeast Europe
The Regional Office FNF ESEE covers 23 countries in East and Southeast Europe. The Regional Office in Sofia coordinates the following Project Offices in the region: Bulgaria and North Macedonia, Romania and Moldova, Western Balkans, Ukraine, South Caucasus and Türkiye.
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Pro-Europe Signal from Bucharest: Romania Votes against a Moscow course
The Romanian presidential election has become a geopolitical crossroads: with Nicușor Dan's victory, Romania is reaffirming its pro-European stance and protecting Europe from a security policy breakdown.
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Istanbul at the Crossroads of Crisis and Conversation
Istanbul hosts the world in the middle of May. From long-awaited peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to nuclear talks between Iran and European states, the city on the Bosphorus has become the beating heart of global diplomacy. Just weeks earlier, it also hosted a rare diplomatic round between the United States and Russia; focused on restoring consular operations. In a time when most global corridors are blocked by mistrust, Istanbul keeps its doors open.
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How to Become a Tyrant: The Populist Playbook
How can modern populists transform democracies into authoritarian regimes? In the “Populist Playbook” Sven Gerst examines the real threats posed by contemporary populists, contrasting them with historical tyrants. He outlines how populists identify societal grievances, polarize communities, and centralize power, ultimately undermining democratic institutions and consolidating control.
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Liberal Communicators Network: Brain Science and Hope Theory for Effective Social Change
How can brain science and hope help you drive social change? Discover why showing solutions—not just problems—makes all the difference. Watch our new video from the Liberal Communicators Network!
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Interview with Freed Prisoner of Conscience: Andrei Pivovarov
Andrei Pivovarov describes his harrowing imprisonment, from being pulled off a flight to enduring years of isolation. Despite the hardship, his commitment to democracy and human rights remained unbroken.
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Liberal Communicators Network (LCN): Non-Profit Academy 2025
The LCN-Non-Profit Academy will empower liberal communicators to adapt cutting-edge communication strategies, innovation, and marketing trends for the specific context of the mission-driven sector. Apply by April 21, join this professional community of non-profit communicators from civil society organizations, foundations, think tanks, change-makers, working on liberal topics in Europe. By innovating non-profit communications, liberals will be better equipped to win the hearts and minds, influence shifts in values and behaviour.
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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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