The expertise hubs enrich the international profile of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. They enable joint work across regions through their focus on globally relevant policy issues. These include questions of international financial and economic policy, digital policy, security, development and human rights policy.
We are Active in over 60 Countries: The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is committed to working with all its strength for a liberal world. Our core concern is the realization of freedom and responsibility. We promote the development of democratic, market-based and constitutional structures so that more and more people can live in a liberal, democratic society.
Through the connection of EU experts, civil society, and decision makers we seek to foster open dialogue and discuss liberal policy solutions to European challenges. Together with our liberal partners, we develop formats and campaigns to promote rule of law, free markets and human rights. Moreover, we coordinate EU co-funded projects in the field of democracy support, development cooperation and human rights protection.
Through our seven offices in the MENA Region, we actively promote the political debate to support innovative liberal approaches and solutions. Our projects are liberal platforms on which the Foundation's partners from the Gulf to the Levant and the entire southern side of the Mediterranean can provide creative impulses and discuss geopolitical issues.
From our seven offices in Sub-Saharan Africa, we focus on promoting political networking. We are committed to strengthening liberalism and promoting human rights, the rule of law and the social market economy.
In North America, our focus is on the transatlantic partnership, which we see as a supporting pillar for the security and stability of Western democracies. We encourage the political debate and develop innovative liberal approaches. In Latin America we work to promote strong democratic institutions, respect for human rights and rule of law as well as promoting liberal dialogue throughout the region.
With its offices in Asia, the foundation supports programs to strengthen democratic processes, particularly free and fair elections, and transparent and accountable governance. The Foundation in the region also showcases innovation as a tool to encourage civic participation that further promotes freedom.
As the USMCA enters a critical review phase, Mexico strengthens its position as the gateway to North America, creating new opportunities for European and German investors.
The Freedom Prize 2024 goes to the Russian journalist and activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who fights steadfastly for human rights and a free Russia despite threats and imprisonment.
As China’s role in U.S. imports shrinks, Mexico is emerging as North America’s next manufacturing hub. German expertise could help fill critical gaps in electronics, machinery, mobility and more.
German companies are doing more than investing in Mexico. They are building skills, strengthening suppliers, raising standards, and linking regions to the future of global production.
Turquía y México comparten una transformación migratoria: de países de origen y tránsito a destinos. Sus experiencias revelan cómo el emprendimiento impulsa la integración.
U.S. trade policy is reshaping North America. Experts from Mexico, Germany, and Europe discuss the future of the USMCA and its impact on investment, industry, and transatlantic relations.
Europe transformed its militaries for conflicts far from home. Twenty-five years after 9/11, the costs of that shift are still being felt.
A turning point for Germany? In this piece written by Vanessa Steinmetz, we look at the AfD's historic 43.8% result in Saxony-Anhalt, the CDU's worst performance in 24 years in power, and the FDP's...
BRICS is clearly a success story. But does it really pose a challenge to the old, Western-dominated world order? There are good reasons to doubt it. Among the new members of the BRICS club are...
Mexico links German technology to the U.S. market—but a tougher USMCA could raise compliance costs and disrupt supply chains. Here’s what the review means for BMW, Volkswagen and others.