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.
Lisa Witter shares how “hard hope” helps leaders face today’s political and personal challenges with courage, empathy, and action. A conversation on mindset, leadership, and better politics.
For more than five decades, Syria’s political and economic trajectory was shaped by a deeply centralized system under the Ba’ath regime.
Project Director Lebanon and Syria FNF Lebanon and Syria
A ceasefire in Gaza and new elections could lead Israel to a historic turning point. Yair Lapid is calling for a fresh start – for a united country and a more peaceful future in the Middle East.
Tunisia is taking a bold leap toward a sustainable future. FNF Tunisia & Libya has united top researchers and institutions in the country’s first Green Hydrogen Academic Consortium to shape Tunisia’s...
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Poland’s political landscape is shifting as Prime Minister Donald Tusk unveils a leaner, high-stakes cabinet in a bid to reclaim momentum after electoral setbacks. From bold ministerial shake-ups to...
A mass drone attack from Russia and Belarus pushes Poland and NATO to the brink — “the closest we’ve been to open conflict since WWII.”
One of our topics: Poland’s new president sparks controversy with sweeping vetoes on energy, refugee aid, and EU-linked reforms—reshaping politics, economics, and foreign policy.
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