Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom

ABOUT Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom

Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is the foundation for liberal politics in the Federal Republic of Germany. It aims to promote the goal of making the principle of freedom valid for the dignity of all people and in all areas of society, both in Germany and abroad. With the safeguarding and the development of its statutory projects (civic education and dialogue, sponsorship of the talented, research and political consultation, archive-work), the Friedrich Naumann Foundation wants to contribute to shaping the future.

Politics

Political Future of the Czech Republic in the Hands of Social Democrats

BY Adela Kleckova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / May 18, 2018

The two potential coalition parties (the ANO movement and the Social Democrats) have finally reached the consensus on how the country should look like under their second term of governance. But the fate of the coalition will be decided similarly as in Germany – by social democrats\' internal referendum.

Society

Murder of a Journalist Evokes Massive Protests in Slovakia and Prompts PM Fico’s Resignation

BY Adela Kleckova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / March 15, 2018

At the press conference, Slovak Police President Tibor Gašpar admitted that the motive behind Kuciak’s murder was most likely connected to his ongoing investigation. At the time, Kuciak used to encourage journalists to turn to the police any time they felt endangered.

Politics

Russia Names Air Force Regiment after Estonian Capital

BY Toni Skoric AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / March 12, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin has by decree named a regiment of the Russian air force after the Estonian capital, Tallinn. In the former Soviet republic this has been regarded as a provocation, with good reason.

Economy

Estcoin: Estonia’s New Part of Digital Identity

BY Adela Kleckova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / February 5, 2018

Estonia could become the first country in the world with virtual currency, the Estcoin. The problem is that the country’s official currency is Euro and membership in the Eurozone does not allow having any other parallel cryptocurrency.

Politics

Greater-Warsaw and Other Maneuvers: Polish Government Plays Tricks with Electoral Bill

BY Detmar Doering AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / November 27, 2017

Since its accession to power, the national conservative government, appointed by the PiS party (Law and Justice), is systematically altering the state in order to secure its power on a permanent basis. The opposition is having a hard time. The fact that the electoral law should now be adapted to the party’s needs is not really surprising.

Politics

Lithuanian Peasant-Greens Left All Alone

BY Adela Kleckova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / October 5, 2017

The Lithuanian Social Democrats have withdrawn from the governing coalition led by the Peasant-Greens, making it a minority governmnent. Of the three Social Democrats Ministers, only Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius will leave his party to remain in the government.

Society

I, the Robotroll: Kremlin on Twitter

BY Adela Kleckova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / September 11, 2017

Creating robotic Twitter accounts which generate automatic content on a selected topic became one of the most useful tools in the Kremiln’s disinformation propaganda. Over 80% of Russia-language tweets and almost half the English-language tweets on the NATO presence in Eastern Europe is created by pro-Kremiln robotic accounts.

Society

V4 vs. the EU: The Golden Years Are Over

BY Adela Kleckova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / August 25, 2017

A new survey focused on relations of V4 countries towards the EU is finally out. Politically stable and prospering Czechs are traditionally the most Eurosceptic ones, whereas Poland and Hungary – lately a very popular target of criticism from the EU – remain adamant supporters of the EU membership.

Politics

Seemingly Ridiculous, Yet Dangerous Polish Political Game

BY Adela Kleckova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / August 17, 2017

Despite the craziness of the whole situation, this affair should not be underestimated. Given the escalating relations between Russia and Poland, it is not a very wise move for Warsaw to open another battlefront with Germany. If Poland should hold its positions against Russia, it needs as many strong allies as it can get.

Politics

The Cleveland Congress: A Shift in the Republican Sentiments?

BY Hans Stein AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / July 26, 2016

The Cleveland Congress of the Grand Old Party in Ohio will make the history books. Not only because Donald J. Trump, the alleged outsider, real estate mogul and reality TV star, was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate – it was also a Congress of internal disunity, blunders and anger.