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Dahrendorf: Eight remarks on populism

Populism is currently such a hot topic that it almost looks like a new problem, a feature of the current political situation. The existence of populism in politics is nothing new. But the fact that...

What can be done to counter fake news?

The fake news phenomenon has been at the epicentre of the socio-political debate about communication on the internet since the 2016 US presidential elections, if not before. But what exactly is fake...

The Electoral System in Germany

Experts from Malaysia explore the electoral system in Germany in order to gain ideas to reform their own system.

Freedom means change

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation is the creative innovation platform for the social communication of freedom.

Freedom means change

Work From Home during Corona Virus: Challenge or Opportunity?

Even though we are sitting alone in our homes, and practicing social distancing, it is a challenge and an opportunity. Challenge because we have to isolate ourselves and brace for economic downturn...

The Blinking Game

Yet another Brexit deadline was missed last week, as EU and UK negotiators failed to reach an agreement before the European Council summit in Brussels. Political leaders from both sides put the blame...

Catalan Prime Minister Removed from Office – New Riots in Barcelona?

Catalonia is facing the next constitutional crisis. On Monday, Spain’s Supreme Court confirmed a ruling by its Catalan counterpart from last December suspending the incumbent Prime Minister of...

Senate Elections in France: LREM Better Than Expected, Greens on the Rise

This Sunday, the Senate elections were held under the impact of the worsening Covid-19 pandemic in France. In the run-up to the elections, it was uncertain whether the party of French President...

In the Shadow of the French Senate Elections – Another Defeat for Emmanuel Macron?

When Emmanuel Macron was elected French President by a large majority on 7 May 2017 and his party La République En Marche (“LREM”) won elections in the National Assembly, many observers were amazed by...