Good Governance

"Never Give Up, Never Surrender” West Philippine Sea

“Independence demands that we always act and assert our sovereign rights. Kung tatahimik ka lang dahil takot ka ay hindi ka independent. Takot ka,” said Philippine Maritime Law Expert Prof. Jay Batongbacal. Citing a movie quote, he added, “Despite all the challenges, despite the disparity in power… ‘Never give up, never surrender.' "

The Global #Restart21 Campaign

#Restart21 Libya

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South Africa

The story of Jacob Zuma and Al Capone

On Tuesday, South Africa’s apex court found former President Jacob Zuma to be in contempt of court and sentenced him to a term of 15 months imprisonment. The Constitutional Court’s decision is a resounding affirmation of the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. The court’s message is crystal clear: all are equal before the law and subject to its sanctions, even a former president. Citizens have been wondering for a while whether Zuma would be jailed.

Re:start21

Mayors and the "Restart"

The long-lasting lockdown was a challenging period for Greece. However, the liberal youth was looking for the right opportunity to do a “Restart”, in order to connect again with the society. Our Foundation, in cooperation with Young Liberals Greece, made this happen through a Liberal Road-trip in Northern Greece.

CLA

A New Leap for Local Autonomy in Korea: Prospects and Challenges

On Friday the 18th of June, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Korea Office and the Center for Local Autonomy at Hanyang University held a domestic seminar on "A New Leap for Local Autonomy in Korea: Prospects and Challenges."

HUNGARY

New Legislation in Hungary Bans LGBT+ Related Content in Schools and TV

On Tuesday, the 15th of June, the Hungarian parliament passed a new law to protect children from pedophilia. However, said law also bans LGBT+ related content for minors in schools, advertisement and TV. This renewed attack against the LGBT+ community causes national and international outrage – thousands went to the streets in Budapest last Monday to protest against the draft bill of the Fidesz party, which associates homosexuality and gender change with pedophilia.

Covid-19

Roundtable seminar on “Covid-19 responses and consequences in Europe and Korea”

On Friday, May 14th, the Korean Society of Contemporary European Studies and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom jointly organized a roundtable seminar on “Covid-19 responses and consequences in Europe and Korea”.

Malaysia Today

Buka Puasa, Buka Parlimen: Youth Break Fast in front of Malaysia Parliament in Protest.

Hundreds of youth marcher in front of Malaysia parliament on Friday, 30th April 2021 to demand it’s reopening. Which they called “Buka Puasa, Buka Parlimen” which mean “Break the Fast, Open Parliament” (a play on the Malay word).

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