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.
South Africa is emerging as Germany’s key anchor in Africa, where trade, energy transition, diplomacy and democratic resilience converge in a deeper strategic partnership.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2026, at the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Quezon City. Lasting 1 hour and 26 minutes...
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom established a Human Rights Hub in Geneva.
The focus of our work is to strengthen security and defense policy cooperation between the Baltic states and Germany - including all member states of the European Union and NATO in the
Since 2017, the Global Security Hub has been the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom's central point of contact for all security and defence-related activities.
The Sofia office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is responsible for the activities of the Foundation in Bulgaria.
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This policy paper explores the central role of municipalities in shaping integration outcomes within Germany’s immigration society. It argues that integration happens primarily at the local level, where newcomers interact with public institutions
The Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union — voluntary civic organisation with a state mandate to prepare people for armed and unarmed resistance, crisis preparedness and societal resilience.
From New York in Paarl East to the Western Cape Government, Wendy Kaizer-Philander’s journey shows how community, dignity and shared responsibility can shape leadership and protect the vulnerable.