Tunis
The Foundation’s international work began in Tunisia in 1964. Since 2011, it has accompanied the country through a time of major change. Today, the office works with Tunisian partners on practical solutions to economic and social challenges. Its work focuses on equal opportunities, initiative and personal responsibility, responsible participation, analytical thinking and transparent and reliable institutions. Through exchange, knowledge transfer, and support for innovative ideas, the Foundation encourages people shape their own future and realize their project of life.
News
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From Research to Partnership: Carbon Hub and the Tunisian–German Green Hydrogen Dialogue
How can scientific cooperation translate into tangible opportunities for Tunisia’s energy transition? Through its support for the National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM) and the development of a green hydrogen consortium, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is helping build lasting connections between Tunisian and German research institutions. The third Annual Meeting of Carbon Hub brought together experts to explore hydrogen technologies, energy modelling and industrial innovation, highlighting how shared expertise can foster research collaboration, strengthen economic partnerships and contribute to a competitive, low-carbon future.
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Facing Energy Challenges: Empowering Tunisian Housholds to Embrace Solar Energy
49.7°C in Kairouan. Tunisia's grid is under pressure and rooftops may hold the answer. Here's what experts had to say about a fair, solar-powered future.
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From Hurmuz to Tunis: How a Distant War Could Shake Tunisia´s Economy
What happens in the Strait of Hormuz may seem far removed from everyday life in Tunisia. Yet a disruption in one of the world’s most strategic energy corridors could drive up fuel prices, increase inflation, strain public finances, and affect the cost of living for millions of Tunisians. As regional tensions raise concerns about global energy markets, this article explores why a conflict thousands of kilometres away could have very real consequences at home and why Tunisia’s energy transition has become an economic necessity rather than simply an environmental choice.
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Carbon Tax & Carbon Credits: Strategic Implications for Tunisia
How can carbon pricing shape Tunisia’s future?
Experts in Tunis explored the opportunities and challenges of carbon taxes and carbon markets for the country’s transition.
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Towards a More Resilient Coastline: A Dialogue on Tunisia’s Coastal Future
Experts, civil society, and key stakeholders gathered on March 7, 2026, for a dynamic exchange on the challenges facing Tunisia’s coastline, from climate change to coastal erosion and the nature-based solutions that can help build a more resilient and sustainable future.
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Rethinking Water in Tunisia: A Public Debate Around “Thirsty Tunisia”
Tunisia is running out of water, but why?
From illegal wells to failing policies, “Thirsty Tunisia” uncovers the hidden realities behind the crisis.
We brought this investigation to the public in a dynamic debate with experts and citizens.
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Tunisia Women Entrepreneurs Awards
At the 11th Trophées de Femmes Entrepreneures de Tunisie, inspiring entrepreneurs were celebrated for their innovation, inclusion, and impact .
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When AI Meets Natural Disasters
Can AI help us better respond to natural disasters or make crises harder to manage?
From misinformation risks to powerful tools for anticipation, our latest debate explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping crisis response and why responsible use matters more than ever. -
Rethinking Tunisia’s Blue Economy: Governance, Climate, and Accountability at the Coastline
What does it take to build a sustainable blue economy?
From governance and climate resilience to investigative journalism and data transparency, this initiative explored the policies, sectors, and environmental realities shaping Tunisia’s coastline bridging expertise with field insights from Bizerte. -
Nature-Based Solutions from the Heart of the Dhahar Mountains
What if the future of climate resilience was already written in the landscape? In the Dhahar Mountains, a hands-on training program rediscovered nature-based solutions rooted in water harvesting, food preservation, and collective wisdom.
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39th Enterprise Days: Businesses and the New Economic Order
What does the new economic order mean for businesses today? The 39th Enterprise Days offered three days of debate and insight on reform, geopolitics, innovation, and the future of enterprise in Tunisia and beyond.
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Office Manager Vacancy
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Tunisia and Libya is looking for an Office Manager to join the Team.
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“Net Zero Pathways”: Green Hydrogen for Carbon Neutrality
Tunisia’s hydrogen future is taking shape and the Carbon Hub is where the region’s next steps are being defined
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FNF and IACE Empower the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
From AI-driven innovation to hands-on financial skills, GEW Tunisia 2025 brought together a new generation of entrepreneurs. In partnership with FNF Tunisia, IACE empowered young Tunisians with the tools, mindset, and inspiration to turn bold ideas into real impact. Dive into a week where creativity met opportunity and the future of entrepreneurship took shape.
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Tunis Hosts High-Level Economic Forum on Fragmentation, De-Globalization, and Resilience
In a world shaken by fragmentation and uncertainty, leading economists and policymakers gathered in Tunisia to rethink the future of globalization and resilience. The LIEI International Conference 2025 brought together visionary minds shaping Tunisia’s path toward sustainable and inclusive growth.
