Spain, Italy, Portugal and Mediterranean Dialogue
The Madrid office seeks to strengthen cooperation and political dialogue between representatives from political parties, scientific institutions and civil society organisations from Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany and the European sphere. We are committed to help contribute to solutions to specific regional challenges in Southern Europe and highlight best practices from this ever more important region for the European integration process. It also seeks to develop a new approach to interregional cooperation in the Mediterranean. With partner organisations, we are developing a liberal approach to geostrategic demands and opportunities in the Mare Nostrum.
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Young people in the Mediterranean and their leisure time
Beyond the cultural uniformity brought about by globalisation in the field of youth leisure, the cultivation of sociability in outdoor activities constitutes a characteristic element of Mediterranean societies.
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Lebanon on the EU Migration Roadmap
The journalistic report “Migration Policy Group: Lebanon on the EU Migration Roadmap” was produced by the journalist Mónica Uriel, in the framework of the Migration visiting program to Lebanon organized by the FNF Madrid office with the support of the FNF Lebanon and Syria office. The FNF Madrid Policy Group composed by liberal policy makers and experts from across Europe, North and West Africa, and the Middle East had the opportunity to get to know the reality of migration management in Lebanon first-hand.
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"Let Ukraine Go"
Six months after war was unleashed on Ukraine by Russia, a video went viral of a little girl named Amelia singing the theme song from the movie Frozen “Let It Go” to about 30 people in an underground bunker. Above ground, Russian shelling caused utter devastation.
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Perspectives on the "fiestas" in the 21st century
Nowadays, with the accelerated changes of all kinds that our society is undergoing, the party, in addition to its intrinsic values, can acquire other dimensions that make it an instrument for promoting social and democratic values.
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Youth in the Mediterranean: echoes of the past and the promises of the future
Between 30 and 40% of young people own a house depending on the country. In most of the cases the financial support from parents was crucial (60/70%). This is one of the main findings of the Youth Trans Mediterranean Survey, a joint endeavor of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Madrid office and its srategic partner Esade Centre for Economic Policy (EsadeEcpol) which will be launched in the last quarter of the year.
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The Mediterranean on a boat
The Mediterranean is a sea of languages, religions, books and libraries. Perhaps there is no place in the world with such a concentration of libraries, with so many libraries with history. This is a journey through some of those that have marked the life of the Mediterranean and of the author of this text from Beirut to Tangiers.
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The Syrian-Lebanese Migration Puzzle: A new EU approach?
The debate about Syrian refugees, particularly in Lebanon, has shifted these past months. Bashar al-Ásad is back on the international scene, and the re-incorporation of Syria in the Arab League has shown that echoes of peace are now part of the future roadmap for the country. In this vein, some voices argued that it’s time for Syrian refugees to go back home, since stability seems to be a new direction for the country. Moreover, Lebanon, the main host country for Syrian refugees, has been facing one of the worst financial crises of its history.
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Europe without the Mediterranean
A few days before the start of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) summit in Vilnius, the incessant arrival of boats in Lampedusa once again overwhelmed the capacity of the reception centres, where more than 2,000 migrants were concentrated after having survived the Mediterranean. Focused on the war in Ukraine, the Alliance has been seemingly more detached from the problems of the so-called southern flank. Although European and American leaders are well aware that Euro-Atlantic security is increasingly complex in today's changing international order.
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EU Spanish presidency: Promoting women´s empowerment on both sides of the Atlantic.
Last week, Odilia Abreu, Senior Project Manager Mediterranean Dialogue participated in the plenary session of the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat), which took place in Madrid, in the framework of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
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Mediterranean gastronomy, a universal diet
The gastronomy of the Mediterranean countries is very rich and varied, and it is not for nothing that it is considered one of the most nutritious in the world. From Spain to Israel, not forgetting Greece, Italy, Morocco and Lebanon, we can find delicious dishes based on excellent raw materials.
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"Voices in Motion" - Migrants tell their story
Migration is an opportunity and a challenge for all of Europe - and the best way to face it is highly controversial. An event on July 15 in Stuttgart revolved around this topic. The film, "Voices in Motion" was shown, which provides a unique perspective and reports on refugees who live in Europe and enrich their societies through their determination, but also on the obstacles they have to overcome. Afterwards, there was deep discussion into European immigration policy.
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Analysis of the situation and challenges of the Spanish Presidency in Europe
The early general elections in Spain – announced by President Pedro Sanchez the morning after the results of the regional elections – present a complicated scenario for the country. The conservative “People’s Party” (PP), achieved victories in major capitals, including historically social-democratic strongholds, such as Seville. Meanwhile, the left-wing populist party, “Unidas Podemos”, suffered setbacks, disappearing from influential cities across the country.
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The Med Fest, a beacon for freedom and diversity in the Mediterranean
The 2nd edition of the FNF Madrid office flagship event “The Med Fest – Mediterranean Festival for Freedom” was held in cooperation with Casa Árabe, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL); EsadeEcpol- Center for Economic Policy and IE University- School of Politics Economics and Global Affairs.
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Berlusconi's legacy continues to have an impact
Silvio Berlusconi, the dazzling, controversial media entrepreneur, has significantly changed Italy's party landscape through his many years of power - including media power. With the restructuring of the Italian right, Berlusconi's policies contributed massively to the emergence of a bipolar party system. Populism from the left and the right have since become part of the political mainstream; from the left-wing populist 5-Star Movement and to the far-right "Brothers of Italy," whose leader Giorgia Meloni has led the country's fortunes since her election victory last September.
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The migration of young Mediterranean talent and the challenge of employability
Qualified migration is a societal challenge facing the Mediterranean region and the world today. The global race for talent has already begun. Ongoing economic changes and employability have an impact on this important segment of international migration. Graduate unemployment is a determining factor in the brain drain and migration of qualified young people from the Mediterranean.
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Migration from rural communities to urban areas in Africa is occurring in numerous regions, caused by the severe impacts of climate change. The “Migration Policy Group” is working in tandem to develop policies that address the phenomenon of rural-urban migration in both Europe and Africa. Xavier Aragall, a migration expert and IEMed - Programme Manager, is taking the lead in these initiatives aimed at scrutinising and managing this multifaceted occurrence. For more information on this subject, refer to our complete report. https://www.freiheit.org/publikation/climate-change-and-migration #Migration #fnfmad #freedompartners #MigrationPolicyGroup #Africa
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How has the historical relationship been between Spain and Latin America and the Caribbean region? Can these historical ups and downs affect the future EU-LAC relationship now that Spain is hosting the rotatory presidency of the EU Council? Read more in our latest publication written by @ Catalina Gil Pinzón and @Jorge Galindo Alfonso here https://www.freiheit.org/publikation/spains-eu-council-presidency-and-future-eu-latin-america-relations #fnfmad #freedompartners #Europe #EU #EuropeanUnion #Mediterranean
