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.
The all-female podcast, "Kapihan with My Sis", is celebrating a major win after successfully relaunching in partnership with FNF Philippines. Originally launched by Kababihang Liberal, the show, which...
This report analyzes the economic impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States (U.S.) amidst a significant policy shift under the Trump-Vance administration, which prioritizes...
This paper examines the global and Indian contexts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), advocating for a trustworthy, objective, and interdisciplinary approach to its development and governance. It...
As South Africa leads the G20 under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” its partnership with Germany takes centre stage driving trade, clean energy, and progress toward global...
The United States’ 4th Universal Periodic Review is scheduled for November 2025. The US delegation missed the deadline to submit their national report and no US delegation showed up to the review on 7...
The FNF mourns former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga, a champion of democracy and justice. His leadership and courage inspired generations, strengthening liberal values in Kenya and across Africa.
Women in Mombasa are turning textile waste into opportunity. Through Green Stitch Africa, discarded fabrics become fashion pieces, creating jobs, protecting the environment, and restoring dignity.
A new policy paper by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation urges politicians to enable digital outsourcing to the Global South—linking Germany’s skills gap with new, well-paying jobs abroad.
Since international missions left the Sahel, Western attention has waned. Jihadist groups now increasingly control events in Chad, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso of the Alliance of the Sahel.
Senegal buzzes with a holiday vibe as flights from Paris and Brussels fill and hotels host diaspora and European tourists. German travelers, though avid globetrotters, are rarely seen here.