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Siniša Karan (front left), supported by former pro-Russian leader Milorad Dodik (right), speaks to the media after his victory in the early presidential elections in Republika Srpska.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dr. Adnan Huskić

Contested election in Republika Srpska: What Dodik's narrow victory means

The presidential election in Republika Srpska produced a marginal and contested victory for Dodik’s camp. Elections became necessary after a court barred the former President from holding public office for six years.

Energy Investments Paper
Policy Paper

Boosting Energy Investment in Emerging Markets

Energy and climate are reshaping international investment flows. In this context, North Africa stands out as one of the most dynamic and strategically positioned regions for both fossil and renewable energy development. According to the United Nations 2025 World Investment Report, North Africa emerged as the main growth engine in the continent.

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COP30
Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann

Brazil at COP30: climate leadership and cooperation for a sustainable future

It analyzes Brazil’s role as host of COP30 in Belém and its climate leadership, bringing together institutional, economic, and legal perspectives on a just and sustainable energy transition.

Mali
Mali at a Dead End
Alexandra Heldt

Between junta, JNIM, and mercenaries: The bitter struggle for gold and power continues

Mali at a Dead End: Trapped between a military junta, jihadist forces, and mercenaries, the country is unraveling in a brutal fight for gold, power, and survival, a silent crisis unfolding at Europe’s doorstep.

Argentina faces a decisive moment: Sunday's congressional elections will determine Javier Milei's reform agenda, political stability and the future of the Argentine economy.
Argentina
Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann

Fateful election in Argentina: Javier Milei fights for power, reform agenda and political future

Argentina faces a decisive moment: Sunday's congressional elections will determine Javier Milei's reform agenda, political stability and the future of the Argentine economy.

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Czech Republic
Natália Sabol Tkáčová

Between Populism and Pragmatism

What the Czech Elections Reveal About Europe’s Future. An analysis by Natália Sabol Tkáčová, Project Manager, FNF Central Europe.

The automotive industry in crisis
Economy
Justus Lenz Dr. Dirk Assmann

The automotive industry as a driver of prosperity

A new study by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom shows that the planned EU ban on combustion engines from 2035 and a lack of structural reforms are putting hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk. Instead of banning technologies, open framework conditions are needed to secure Germany's automotive industry in global competition.

Andrej Babiš, leader of ANO movement greets supporters during an election campaign rally.
Elections in the Czech Republic
Natália Sabol Tkáčová

The Czech Republic Heads to the Polls: Key Dynamics Ahead of the October Parliamentary Elections

In the run-up to the Czech parliamentary elections on 3–4 October, Andrej Babiš’s ANO movement leads the polls, raising the stakes for both Czech democracy and Europe.

Indonesia and the EU are creating new opportunities for business and sustainability with their free trade agreement. The agreement stands for innovative standards and stable global supply chains.
CEPA
Poltak Hotradero

EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement: Blueprint for Resilient Trade

Indonesia and the EU are creating new opportunities for business and sustainability with their free trade agreement. The agreement stands for innovative standards and stable global supply chains.

Argentinian President Javier Milei speaks after the polls close in provincial elections in La Plata, Argentina. © Picture Alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Gustavo Garello.
Argentina
Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann

Argentina: A Timely Lesson for Milei?

Milei suffers a clear defeat in Buenos Aires, but the October congressional elections remain decisive. Economic data is excellent, but corruption scandals jeopardize the credibility and direction of reforms.

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