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.

Think Tank News

Future of Democracy: Strengthening Liberal Values, Institutions, Procedures at Global, European, Regional, National Levels [PUBLICATION]

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / June 14, 2022

The world we live in is permanently changing, whether it is due to the recent pandemic, Russian war in Ukraine, climate change, or changing political environment regarding rule of law in various countries.

Politics

What Happened Recently in Poland

BY Milosz Hodun, Projekt Polska AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / June 9, 2022

Sejm has approved removing the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court, a body used by the PiS government to sanction outspoken independent judges, and which has drawn condemnation from the European institution.

Think Tank News

Green Investment: Integrating Finance Sector and Green Deal [WEBINAR]

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / May 30, 2022

Green investment is the process of directing financial flows to sustainable development priorities, for example, from banking, insurance, or investment. These flows are key in the implementation of the objectives of the European Green Deal.

Think Tank News

U.S. Midterm Elections 2022: Historic Dimensions and Perspectives [EVENT]

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / May 17, 2022

A total of 469 seats in the U.S. Congress (34 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) are up for election on November 8, 2022. Midterms often serve as a referendum on the administration in power while setting the table for the next presidential elections.

Think Tank News

War in Europe: Germany’s Contribution to European Security [EVENT]

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / May 11, 2022

Russia\'s war of aggression against Ukraine has shown that power politics is far from dead and that the idea of containing aggressive states like Putin\'s Russia through positive interdependence - as undertaken by Germany - is not enough to guarantee European security.

Politics

16th Berlin Freedom Speech: “Freedom Must Be Better Armed Than Tyranny”

BY Kaja Kallas AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / April 30, 2022

Kaja Kallas, Estonia\'s first female prime minister, has become one of Europe\'s leading voices against Russia\'s war of aggression in Ukraine. She has been instrumental in getting the EU to take tougher action against Russia.

Politics

Poland’s Homework

BY Detmar Doering AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / April 26, 2022

Poland’s government was quicker than Germany to recognise the danger posed by Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and his superpower ambitions. And the Polish government acted quickly.

Think Tank News

16th Berlin Speech on Freedom with Kaja Kallas

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / April 22, 2022

The 16th Berlin Speech on Freedom is dedicated to the war in Europe. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is pleased to welcome Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia, as this year’s speaker.

Society

What Happened Recently in Poland

BY Milosz Hodun, Projekt Polska AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / April 11, 2022

Polish administration announced plans to end the import of Russian coal within two months and of Russian oil by the end of this year. The government approved legislation to introduce a ban which may contravene EU trade rules.

Politics

Orbán’s Victory Raises Concerns about State of Rule of Law in Hungary

BY Mate Hajba, Free Market Foundation AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / April 8, 2022

Though Fidesz supported sanctions against Russia, the government is not allowing the transfer of lethal weapons through Hungarian territory to Ukraine. The narrative that Fidesz supports peace while the opposition supports war was completely false, nevertheless it worked.