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.
A new FNF analysis shows that, contrary to the objectives of the China Strategy, the share of Chinese imports of key goods has risen.
In order to promote cooperation and understanding between South Asia and the European Countries on LGBTQIA+ community, the FNF aims to write an overview paper.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is a complex and multi-faceted issue with historical origins. Ukraine has borne its devastating consequences for almost a year now. Russia attempts to justify the war...
Our partner network in India spans education and the dissemination of liberal ideas, digital rights and technology policy, MSME and entrepreneurship development, geopolitics and India's role in the...
The Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung For Freedom (FNF) is a German foundation. In Germany and in 60 countries around the world, FNF and its partners promote freedom, liberalism, democracy, human rights...
We’ve got a pool of highly experienced individuals leading our programs and initiatives in seven project countries. Our team brings with it diverse backgrounds ranging from academic and private sector...
Migration can become an economic advantage when integration policies focus on work, entrepreneurship, and long-term inclusion instead of fear and restriction.
Since the collapse of a railway station canopy in November 2024, which left 16 people dead, large sections of Serbian society have been demonstrating for a different Serbia.
This policy paper, prepared by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, analyzes the economic and political outlook surrounding the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico
This white paper analyzes the growing geopolitical significance of artificial intelligence and the role of infrastructure in shaping technological sovereignty. It argues that AI has become a strategic asset comparable to the nuclear and space