Open Society
The open society is the counter-model to totalitarian forms of government such as National Socialism or Communism. In an open society, everyone has the freedom to express their belief, opinion and personality as they please. This enables people to shape their own life and fortune.
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The Tragedy of Turkey
Freedom has been destroyed in Turkey - by Erdogan. People of the opposition are put into prison. This happened to Osman Kavala, successful entrepreneur and cultural patron. He is completely innocent. Liberal International awarded him the Prize for Freedom. His wife Ayşe Buğra recently received it for him in Berlin.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women arises from power structures, false images of masculinity, and silence. Institutional failure and perpetrator-victim reversal show how urgently the rule of law and society must act.
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Tiktok, X & Co. – Media Usage and Susceptibility to Disinformation
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation commissioned a survey that shows that users of social networks such as TikTok, X, and YouTube are particularly susceptible to misinformation and anti-Western narratives.
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König Abdullah II. in Berlin: Hoffnung auf Hilfe für Gaza und die Region
König Abdullah II. reist nach Deutschland, um mit Bundeskanzler Merz über die Zukunft Jordaniens, die humanitäre Lage in Gaza und Europas Verantwortung für Frieden und Stabilität im Nahen Osten zu sprechen.
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Delegation of the Democratic Alliance Visits Liberal Partners in Brussels and Berlin
DA delegation visited Brussels and Berlin (22–28 June 2025) hosted by FNF to boost liberal ties on energy and EU–Africa relations, meeting MEPs, EU officials, FDP leaders, and Deputy Minister Ashor Sarupen.
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Exchange of Blows between Israel and Iran: Perspectives from the Region
The escalation between Israel, Iran and the USA is shaking up the Middle East, revealing global risks and raising the question of whether regional stability and genuine peace are even possible.
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40 Years of the Schengen Treaty: Europe's Quiet Revolution and Germany's Strategic Lifeline
40 years ago, the Schengen Agreement was signed by Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. A review by Jules Maaten.
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