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.
For three decades, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been active in the countries of the Western Balkans, supporting them on their path towards a united Europe.
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...
Europe transformed its militaries for conflicts far from home. Twenty-five years after 9/11, the costs of that shift are still being felt.
We are the office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. We work to promote liberal values in our societies.
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...
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.
For two years, students in Serbia have been protesting against the autocratic regime of Aleksandar Vučić. He now intends to shift his political future from the presidency to the office of prime...
The 25th Belgrade Pride came to a close on Saturday with the Pride March. Several thousand people – members of the LGBTIQ community as well as engaged citizens – marched in support of an open society...
FNF has been actively working in Türkiye with partners from civil society, academia, economy and politics since 1991, when we opened our office in Ankara. In 2002, we moved to Istanbul.