Bucharest
Romania became part of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Southeast Europe’s sub-region in the early 1990s. The regional SEE office was already established 1999 in Bucharest when in 2006, the entire central coordination of FNF’s work was moved to Sofia. In 2014 FNF re-opened a bureau for Romania and its sister-country of Moldova in Bucharest. In over 20 years of ceaseless activity, the FNF has worked with all the local liberal parties, forces and NGO’s, and by doing so, made thousands of young people interested in liberalism. Today the main political partner is the USR party. The FNF is also in contact with all the local NGO’s who fight for the ideal of freedom.
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Union between Romania and the Republic of Moldova: common memory and European destiny (part II)
The Republic of Moldova has experienced an important turning point since 2020. The victory of Maia Sandu in the presidential election, then of her pro-European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), showed that Moldova's role as a neutral State, on the margins of the European Union and remaining in Russia’s sphere of influence, did not suit a majority of the population. The PAS has set entry into the EU by 2030 as a policy objective. In 2022, the country applied for EU membership, and negotiations began in 2024, just like for Ukraine.
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Union between Romania and the Republic of Moldova: common memory and European destiny (part I)
The union between Romania and the Republic of Moldova seemed unachievable a few years ago; but since the intervention of the President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu in a podcast in January, when she declared herself in favour of the union, the topic has been put on the table as a serious alternative to the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU. In this research, we will look at the historical foundations of this idea, which is becoming increasingly popular in both countries.
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Bucharest at Europe’s Eastern Flank: The Ukraine-Romania New Strategic Partnership
The new partnership between Romania and Ukraine strengthens ties between the two countries in many areas. Romania has become a key player in European support for Ukraine.
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Transnistria, the Thorn in Moldova’s Side
The Republic of Moldova has never been more politically determined to align itself with the West and join the European Union. But what will become of the separatist Republic of Transnistria?
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Mass Media Forum 2025
The Media 2025 Forum provided a detailed picture of the problems facing the press in the Republic of Moldova, in a context characterized by unprecedented pressure on information, economic vulnerabilities, and legislative delays that undermine the democratic functioning of the sector. The tenth edition of the forum highlighted the tensions between the expectations of the journalistic community and the capacity of the state, donors, and partners to respond to these challenges.
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Black Book of Public Money Waste 2025
The 2025 Black Book of Public Money Waste spotlights Moldova’s most troubling cases of misused funds, bringing together ten hard‑hitting investigations and reaffirming how vital courageous, independent journalism is in holding power to account.
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Hybrid warfare: a growing threat to the Republic of Moldova
The Republic of Moldova is on the front line of the hybrid war in Eastern Europe, facing information manipulation, cyber attacks, and economic pressure in an increasingly volatile geopolitical context. Events in Ukraine have highlighted the region's vulnerabilities, and Moldova is becoming increasingly exposed to these risks. Despite institutional efforts, responses remain fragmented, and the lack of a coherent strategy amplifies the danger. Strengthening national resilience and involving civil society are essential to effectively counter these complex threats.
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LIVE Forumul „Viitorul comun: Moldova și Agenda Globală a Democrației” https://rlive.md/forum-viitorul-comun-moldova-si-agenda-globala-a-democratiei/ Panelul 4: Jurnalismul independent ca pilon al democrației autentice În vremuri de război hibrid, presiuni informaționale și perturbări digitale, jurnalismul independent nu e „doar media” — e infrastructură democratică. În Panelul 4 discutăm despre protejarea spațiului informațional, riscurile pentru redacții și ce sprijin concret face diferența pentru jurnalismul de calitate. 🎙️ Moderator: Dorina Baltag (cercetătoare la Institutul pentru Diplomație și Afaceri Internaționale din Londra; fondatoare Noroc Olanda Stichting) Invitați 🔹Marko Mihkelson, Deputat în Parlamentul Estoniei, Partidul Reformist Eston 🔹Liliana Vițu, Consiliul Audiovizualului, Republica Moldova 🔹Julian Röpcke , Redactor-șef adjunct, Bild, Germania 🔹Daniel Kerekes, Analist electoral și de date, Denník N Denník N, Republica Slovacă 🔹Cornelia Cozonac, Centrul pentru Jurnalism Independent Moldova 🔹Mihai Isac, TVR Moldova @TVR Moldova #ViitorComun #aiviziune #FNFmoldova with Sergiu Boghean & Academia AI-Viziune
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LIVE Forumul „Viitorul comun: Moldova și Agenda Globală a Democrației” https://rlive.md/forum-viitorul-comun-moldova-si-agenda-globala-a-democratiei/ Panelul 3: „Agenda Comună România–Ucraina–Republica Moldova. Inițiative privind interconectivitatea și securitatea în sectorul energetic și economic” Reziliența democratică se testează în infrastructură: energie, interconectări, economie și capacitatea de a rezista presiunilor și vulnerabilităților. Panelul 3 pune pe masă agenda comună RO–MD–UA: ce proiecte contează, ce cooperare e realistă și cum transformăm proximitatea în securitate și dezvoltare. 🎙️ Moderator: Angela Grămadă (Asociația Experților pentru Securitate și Afaceri Globale, România) Invitați (Panel 3): 🔹Ivanna Klimpuș-Țințadze, Membră a Radei Supreme a Ucrainei, Președintă a Comisiei pentru Integrarea Ucrainei în UE, Solidaritea Europeană, 🔹Titus Corlățean, Senatului României, Partidul Social Democrat 🔹Dorin Junghietu, Ministerul Energiei al Republicii Moldova, 🔹Ivan Nagornyak, Consilier al Viceprim-ministrului Ucrainei pentru Integrare Europeană și Euro-Atlantică, Ucraina, 🔹Dan Nuțiu, Asociația Investitorilor din România în Republica Moldova 🔹 Ana Otilia Nuțu, Expert Forum (EFOR), România 🔹Sergiu Tofilat, WatchDog.MD, Republica Moldova #ViitorComun #aiviziune #FNFmoldova with Sergiu Boghean & Academia AI-Viziune
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