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.
News
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Spain's view of North Africa
The African continent is awakening. Aware of its great diversity and also its problems, it strives to open roads and attract other countries to collaborate and join in its progress. Spain, for historical, geopolitical and cultural reasons... also looks towards Africa, towards those places bathed by the Mediterranean Sea where trade relations and investment open up new opportunities.
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Liberal Values in Play: Unveiling the 'Freedom Heroes' Board Game
The FNF Madrid office joined efforts with the FNF Morocco office and the Youth Task Force (an initiative of the FNF Morocco office) to present the board game "Freedom Heroes" at an event held last week in Rabat, Morocco. The launch event in Rabat convened 20 young individuals hailing from various locations across Morocco. The program was crafted to acquaint participants with the game and provide them with an opportunity to explore its educational, strategic, and entertaining potential.
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EU-Africa Relations in the Limelight
The Africa XXI annual conference is going to be held on the 23rd of November in the Universidade Europeia, in Lisbon. This initiative is a joint endeavor of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Madrid office together with its Portuguese partner, Institute for the Promotion of Latin American and the Caribbean (IPDAL).
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Euthenia Conference 2023: Mediterranean Women Leading the Change
The Euthenia Conference 2023, themed "Mediterranean Women Leading the Change," was an inspiring and impactful event that celebrated the pivotal role of women in leadership and entrepreneurship. Held on October on October 18 and 19 in the citiy Alicante, the conference provided a platform for professionals to connect, share insights, and explore opportunities for growth and collaboration in the context of women’s rights and empowerment.
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Portugal's Prime Minister Costa resigns - new elections in March 2024
Portugal's political landscape is in turmoil: António Costa, Portugal's prime minister and leader of the Socialists since 2015, has resigned amid allegations of involvement in influence peddling, corruption and questionable behavior regsrding energy projects. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reacted with concerns on the political instability. The corruption scandal could have far-reaching consequences for Portugal's political future.
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Publication launch: Young People Facing the Permanent Crisis
The publication "Young People Facing the Permanent Crisis: Expectations, Preferences, and Attitudes towards Socio-Economic Realities" is going to be launched during an online event taking place on the 14th of November, at 16h. This joint endeavor of the FNF Madrid office and its partner EsadeEcPol, aims to shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities facing young individuals in Mediterranean countries.
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Irregular Maritime Migration from Lebanon since 2019: Conflict, crisis and migration
Lebanon’s state of crisis has rummaged the country since it began in 2019. The World Bank classified Lebanon's economic meltdown as one of the most severe global crisis episodes since the mid-nineteenth century. Additionally, the Fragile Country Index has now placed it as one of the most fragile states in the world, in the category “Alert”, just after Niger and before countries such as Venezuela and Palestine. The explosion in Beirut's port in 2020, which devastated several districts of the city, further exacerbated an already dire situation.
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Liberal Youth Summit in Peniche, Portugal
It was an honour for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom to support the second edition of the Just X'IL Youth Summit event in Peniche, Portugal, hosted by Iniciativa Liberal from October 20 to October 22, 2023.
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Summit on Climate Displacement in the Global South
The African Institute for Research in Economic and Social Sciences (AIRESS), in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Madrid (FNF Madrid), have joined forces to organize the Summit on Climate Displacement in the Global South. This event will take place on the campus of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), in the city of Rabat-Morocco, from November 1-3, 2023.
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Tambghrabit ("Solidarity"): A One Foundation Transformative Journey in Morocco
In the framework of the FNF One Foundation exchange program, I dedicated three weeks to gaining firsthand insight into the work carried out by the FNF Morocco office. Morocco is pivotal in the FNF Madrid office's Mediterranean Dialogue project. This exchange experience has been instrumental in fortifying the connections between both offices (FNF Madrid and Morocco offices) and advancing the shared goals of the project, which aims to establish and strengthen the dialogue between Germany, the European Union, and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries.
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Artifical Intelligence Enters a New Era
The rapid development of artificial intelligence is accelerating its uses, applications and challenges, while at the same time generating important gaps between states. Mediterranean countries are suffering from these gaps and must establish decisive strategies to boost the use of technology for the benefit of their citizens and their business fabric.
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More Show than Real Power Option - The Failed Election for Spanish Prime Minister of Alberto Núñez Feijóo (PP)
Last week, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, president of the conservative Partido Popular ("PP"), failed in the election to become Spain's new prime minister and therefore will not be able to replace the current caretaker incumbent Pedro Sánchez of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party ("PSOE"). Feijóo had been nominated as a candidate for inauguration by King Felipe VI in late August, as the PP had won the most seats in Spain's July 23, 2023 general election (but fell short of an absolute majority even together with votes from the right-wing populist VOX party).
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Hope for the opposition in Venezuela?
On September 21st, a thought-provoking debate took place at Schiller International
University, organized by the Forum Libertas, Veritas y Legalitas in cooperation with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. The discussion centered on the current state of Venezuela and the forthcoming primary elections, bringing together prominent voices from different sides of the Venezuelan political spectrum. -
Meetings with Iniciativa Liberal and Study Presentation in Lisbon
The FNF team recently met with the leadership of our partner and ALDE member party Iniciativa Liberal in Portugal. The young party is one of Europe’s most promising new players on the field, currently having eight elected MPs in the national assembly. The meeting took place to discuss the country's political situation ahead of the 2024 budget approval in the parliament and the Madeira regional elections. Furthermore, the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the next steps in what has become a very fruitful partnership.
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Mediterranean Women Leading the Change
Next Thursday, October 19, the annual Euthenia Conference 2023: Mediterranean Women Leading the Change will be held in Alicante, a very special event to promote and give women the role they deserve, promoted by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, the development agency of the City Council, Impulsa Alicante and the collaboration of Casa Mediterráneo.
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🌱 LIVE FROM COP28 in cooperation with our headquarters: 🗓️ Join us today, from, 11:00 to 12:30 CET, for our online presentation on climate-resilient cities with a keynote by Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun. We'll also unveil a study by the Liberal Institute, followed by a panel discussion – your questions are welcome! You can join us, here: https://freiheit-org.zoom.us/j/87208781125 🗓️ And on Dec 5th, 11:00-12:30 CET, don't miss the presentation of a study on Sustainable Energy Imports, featuring a keynote by Liberal International President Hakima El Haité. 🤝🌏 You can join us, here: https://freiheit-org.zoom.us/j/81919205494 #COP28Conclusion #LiberalValues #SustainableStrategies #COP28Event #ClimateChangeAndMigration #FNFMadrid #FNFatCOP28 #SustainabilityJourney #FNFGlobalImpact #GreenFutureAhead Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit
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🔍 Save the date! 🗓️ LIVE FROM COP28: Tomorrow, on December 3rd, from 9:30 to 11:00 CET, we are going to present at our report, "Climate Change and Migration: Understanding Factors, Developing Opportunities in the Sahel Zone, West Africa, and the Maghreb". You can join us, here: ➡️ https://freiheit-org.zoom.us/j/82899742039 ⬅️ Join us as we delve into the complexities of displacement driven by climatic variations in these areas. This session offers a unique opportunity to explore challenges and opportunities in the Euro-Mediterranean region. 🌐 Friedrich Naumann Siftung Fur Die Freheit Friedrich Naumann Foundation Europe #COP28Event #ClimateChangeAndMigration #FNFMadrid #FNFatCOP28 #SustainabilityJourney #FNFGlobalImpact #GreenFutureAhead
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🔵🖋️ Quote of the Day! Reflecting on the profound words of Hans-Dietrich Genscher, former Foreign Minister, and Vice Chancellor of the Free Democratic Party of Germany. With 18 years leading the Foreign Ministry in diverse coalitions, Genscher played a pivotal role in the negotiations for German reunification. Honored with the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation, he was recognized for his "decisive attitude in disarmament processes, efforts to establish a pan-European security system under the Helsinki Agreements, and staunch defense of human rights." Genscher's influence as a prominent liberal figure in recent decades remains unparalleled. #HansDietrichGenscher #Leadership #InternationalCooperation #fnfmad #freedompartners
