DE
DE
FNF
POLICY PAPER
Ivana Karásková Anna Marti Ketty W. Chen

China's influence in Europe

Over the past decade the impact of China's economy has been increasing consequently with far reaching dependencies worldwide. While China has not been using traditional military force to expand its power, we can see clear instances where China uses political and economic coercion to reach its goals. This has led many counties to label China as a “systemic rival”. And that begs the question: What does China’s rise mean for the world?

@FNF
POLICY PAPER
Konrad Greilich

Four waves of the digital currency and the future money

Since the start of the global financial crisis, the global economy has been influenced by two concurrent trends: Fewer people are using cash in favor of digital forms of payment and digital transactions. Digital forms of payment have been on the rise and the significance of cash as a means of payment has been falling for years – and the conventional financial world is trying to keep up. An in depth analysis will give insight into the future of digital currencies.

SIMULATED PROGRESS
Serbia
Thomas Roser

"Simulated Progress" - Serbia's Commitment to Media Freedom

In its most recent progress report, the European Commission has certified only "limited progress" by Serbia in the area of freedom of expression. But Serbia's journalistic professional associations are not even able to recognize this.

Bikenomics
Klima

Bikenomics: Assessing the Value of Cycling in the Philippines

Cycling has been on the rise in the Philippines, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. What Filipinos used to view as just a sport or a toy became a viable and essential means of transport for many, especially for healthcare workers and daily wage-earners who had no other safe and affordable means of transport during the lockdown.

E-transportation in Metro Manila
Klima

Case Study: Receptivity of the Public Sector in the Promotion of E-Transportation in Metro Manila

Pasig City is one of the fast-rising areas in Metro Manila. There is new blood at the helm of the executive branch, and numerous foreign businesses and investments. By studying this city in this unique time of its trajectory and intersection with the COVID pandemic, the study gives a glimpse of the transport problems in shifting to e-vehicles faced by this dynamic city.

Her City and Her Stories _ Research by Habib University
Publication

Her City and Her Stories

Her City, Her Stories is a student led research project at Habib University Karachi that uses a range of design research methodologies, including, but not limited to the practice of human-centered design, to explore and document women’s real-life experiences with mobility in the city of Karachi.

Russia Media in the Balkans
Russia
Dr. Thomas Brey

Russian Media in the Balkans

Russian propaganda and disinformation are becoming a threat to Europe. With the help of the state-run foreign media, Russia succeeds in stirring up the Serbian population against the EU and other international actors and presenting itself as a reliable partner and anti-European antithesis. Our analysis shows the influence of Russian media in Serbia.

Documentary
Migration Crisis
Eleni Siapikoudi

Documentary “Life, flourishes again…Hope has the power to transcend all disasters”

The “European Cities Network on Migration” aims at strengthening migration management along with liberal principles through a transnational network of local communities. As the main aim of the project, local community stakeholders cooperate to share experiences and practices regarding the integration of migrants, and they develop inclusive, sustainable common policies based on European principles.

Budapest
RULE OF LAW
Hungarian Helsinki Committee

Non-Execution of Domestic and International Court Judgments in Hungary

As another sign of the country’s rule of law backsliding, Hungary has been failing to implement judgments of the Strasbourg and Luxembourg courts, and Hungarian authorities are repeatedly disregarding the judgments of the country’s own domestic courts as well. A new research paper by the Hungarian Helsinki Committee shows just how deep this phenomenon runs.

Business Handbook “Exploiting the EVFTA to import and export goods between Vietnam and Germany”
EVFTA
Quynh Duong Vu

VCCI & FNF: Business Handbook “Exploiting the EVFTA to import and export between Vietnam & Germany”

To support business from both Germany and Vietnam in import and export procedures of Germany and Vietnam and maximize benefits that EVFTA can bring to bilateral trade, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) with the support of the FNF Vietnam compiled and published "Business Handbook - Exploiting the EVFTA to import and export goods between Vietnam and Germany.

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