International Politics
With all our strength for a liberal world: This is what the Foundation for Freedom is working for across the globe.
News
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European Commission: The First 100 (Stormy) Days
The new European Commission is embarking on a turbulent journey: In the midst of geopolitical upheaval, it must balance the demands of a changing security and threat landscape and weakening economic competitiveness with its own demands for green change. Ursula von der Leyen aims to strengthen Europe's resilience with centralized leadership and a raft of policy proposals - but success depends on execution.
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Navalny: A Year Later
One year after Alexei Navalny's assassination, his vision of fighting corruption and free elections remains alive. His courage continues to inspire as the Russian opposition searches for new paths.
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Egypt: The End of an Era in the Land of the Nile
The FNF bids farewell to Mr. Hani Abdel-Malak who retires after 37 years of service for the FNF in Cairo, Egypt. How has Egypt changed and his work at FNF evolved over the years? An interview.
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1000 days of resistance: Ukraine fights for freedom and Europe's future
Since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been fighting for its existence and sovereignty – with an unprecedented level of cohesion in the society. But the price is high: millions of displaced persons, destroyed cities, systematic human rights violations and cruel terror by Russia. Now is the time for the Western partners to make clear decisions – for a victory for Ukraine and a secure future for Europe.
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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom awards the 2024 Freedom Prize to Vladimir Vladimirovich Kara-Murza.
The Freedom Prize 2024 goes to the Russian journalist and activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who fights steadfastly for human rights and a free Russia despite threats and imprisonment.
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New ties between North Korea and Russia
Recent reports suggest that North Korea has sent troops to Ukraine. A new study by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) analyzes the increasingly close military and economic ties between both countries—and recommends a counter-strategy for the West.
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Between a public outing and an internal battle - The multifaceted resistance of queer people in Morocco
Being queer in Morocco has many faces: on the one hand, stigmatisation and open homophobia are not uncommon; on the other hand, tolerance and freedom can be found where you might not expect them at first glance. The lives of queer people tell more than just the story of a marginalised community, but also portray a society of contrasts that is undergoing a dynamic process of change with no end in sight yet.
