Friedrich Naumann Foundation

06.10.2023 | Mthoba Chapi

Zimbabwean Author Tsitsi Dangarembga Honoured with Africa Freedom Prize

Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga has been awarded the prestigious Africa Freedom Prize by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. The award ceremony took place on 5 October 2023 at the...

06.10.2023 | Dr. Michaela Lissowsky

Nobel Peace Prize for Iranian Women’s Rights Activist

The prize goes to Narges Mohammadi, a women's rights activist who belongs to the circle around former Nobel Prize winner Shirin Ebadin. However, it should be seen as representative of the numerous...

12.10.2023

Integration and Democratisation of the Western Balkans: The Challenges Ahead

The analysis identifies and discusses the key negative trends present in the region that all pose a principal challenge to democracy in the Western Balkans. The overview departs from domestic...

29.04.2024 | Alona Tatarova

Publication - The Challenges of Liberal Democracy Today

The scholarly work presented at our joint conference with the Center for Liberal Studies, the Centre for Political Research of Panteion University, and the Laboratory of Political and Institutional...

29.04.2024

Friedrich Naumann Foundation - FNF withdraws from Greece and Cyprus

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom - Greece and Cyprus (FNF), which has been active in Greece since 2012, announces the closure of its Athens office and its total withdrawal from Greece and...

30.04.2024 | Constantinos Saravakos

Policy Paper: The state of Liberal Democracy in Greece: Is liberalism under threat?

This policy paper embarks on a thorough examination of the state of Liberal Democracy in Greece, employing the Liberal Democracy Index (LDI) as its primary analytical tool. Following a brief...

30.04.2024 | Matthias Baus

Climate Pioneers Capacity Building Camp

Our partner Climate Pioneers held a two-day meeting at the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Şişli Habitat New Generation Life Center with 20 participants, amongst others with the goal of developing...

30.04.2024 | Nino Kalandadze

The Fight for Freedom: Georgia's Battle Against Authoritarianism

Georgia stands at a crossroads once more as the ruling Georgian Dream party resurrects its controversial law targeting Western-backed civil society and media. With mass protests erupting and echoes of...

02.05.2024 | James Shikwati

A beacon of hope or a failed project?

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative stands as a beacon of hope for the continent, signaling a significant step towards economic integration and prosperity for its youthful...

02.05.2024 | Dr. Manzoor Ahmad

Pakistan: Normalising trade with India

For decades, it has been evident that major political parties on both sides (Pakistan and India) have advocated for normalizing trade relations, but some important stakeholders had reservations...

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