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Die Reshape Europa Konferenz im Allianz Forum
Reshape Europe Conference
freiheit.org

Europe must unite in the face of global challenges

The Reshape Europe Conference of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom on 10 October 2023 set a milestone in the global dialogue on the question: How can Europe become more resilient and sovereign to stand up to autocratic governments? Together with international experts, the Foundation discussed the challenges of the new era in terms of economy, security, energy and the liberal values of democracy.

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Green Smart City Busan Forum
Lin Choi

Green Smart City Busan Forum: Happy Smart Cities with Citizen Participation

The 3rd forum of the quarterly '2023 Green Smart City Busan Forum' recently took place on the 22nd of September, 2023 at Busan Culture Content Complex. The event, co-organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Korea office (FNF Korea), Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (BIPA) and Busan Development Institute (BDI), proved to be a significant gathering for smart city enthusiasts.

Narges Mohammadi
Nobel Peace Prize
Dr. Michaela Lissowsky

Nobel Peace Prize for Iranian Women’s Rights Activist

The prize goes to Narges Mohammadi, a women's rights activist who belongs to the circle around former Nobel Prize winner Shirin Ebadin. However, it should be seen as representative of the numerous women's rights activists in Iran.

Regional School of the Quality Journalism
Western Balkans
Markus Kaiser

Supporting Quality Journalism to Safeguard Democracy

Are journalists still the fourth branch of power, or have they become vicarious agents of the powerful? How should media professionals deal with politics and with politicians when PR is oftentimes perceived to be more important than substance? Is a good story an instrument to transfer a message to the reader, or a goal in itself which brings appreciation and prizes to journalists?

Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers (front, third from the left) with participating speakers and students of VEPR Summer School 2023 outside Thai Nguyen University's Hall
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FNF x VEPR: Summer School 2023

FNF Vietnam once again accompanies the Vietnam Economic and Policy Research Institute (VEPR) in this year's Summer School for excellent students. With the topic ‘Public policy analysis and planning from an economic and legal perspective,’ held in Thai Nguyen Province over four days, the programme welcomes 30 excellent students along with speakers who are experts in the field.

Panel discussion
Digital Empowerment
Lin Choi

2023 Data Governance Seminar Series: 4th Seminar on 'Public Data'

On September 15, 2023, FNF Korea and KLID hosted the last seminar of 2023 Data Governance series, emphasizing public data's role in local digital transformation. The event featured Dr. Yoon Sang-Pil's insights, fostering dynamic discussions and reinforcing their commitment to continuous improvement in data governance.

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UNDP Bootcamp
May El Masri

UNDP Bootcamp

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), in partnership with the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) and the Lebanese American University (LAU), recently organized a two-day bootcamp
for participants of the Youth Leadership Programme (YLP).

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Global Citizen Dialogue
Lin Choi

GCD Talk concert: Climate Crisis and Sustainable Consumption

On August 29, 2023, the second event of the Global Citizen Dialogue (GCD) series of the year unfolded at POSWEL, Gwangyang, addressing a critical issue of our times – climate change. This talk concert, hosted by FNF Korea in partnership with the POSCO TJ Park Foundation, gathered experts and Asian youth from different countries to discuss practical solutions for dealing with the challenges posed by climate change and the importance of sustainable consumption.

4liberty.eu Review No. 19
Europe
4liberty.eu

Impacts of the Russian War in Ukraine on CEE

4liberty.eu, a network of representatives of liberal think tanks from Central and Eastern Europe, is pleased to present you the latest issue of their Review, titled “Impacts of the Russian War in Ukraine on CEE”. This time, the network's primary focus is on the response to the Russian aggression in the region, as well as various related phenomena and challenges.

Belgrade Pride, 9 September 2023
SERBIA
Edita Barać-Savić

LGBTIQ: Is Serbian society beginning to understand?

At the beginning of September, the “Pride Week”, organized by various Serbian LGBTIQ organizations, took place in Belgrade. It was the eleventh time that the community stood up for their rights on the streets of the Serbian capital. During the biggest demonstration so far, up to 15.000 people walked through Belgrade without any incidents, according to the organizers.

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