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

Ahead of Hungarian Parliamentary Election

BY 4liberty.eu AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / April 1, 2022

We present you a selection of articles exploring the Hungarian economic conditions, media landscape, voter preferences as well as the challenges facing the united opposition in the run-up to the election.

Think Tank News

Defend Democracy, It Will Defend You

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / March 23, 2022

Unhack Democracy, a pro-democracy NGO and election watchdog that works to support electoral integrity in Europe, revealed with over 1000 poll worker testimonies across 4 elections in Hungary that there has been a systematic erosion of the country’s electoral integrity.

Politics

Orbán’s Close Ties to Putin’s Russia Increasingly Dangerous for Him

BY Toni Skoric AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / March 18, 2022

For a long time, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been accused of representing Russian interests in the EU. In his 2014 speech about the transformation of Hungary into an illiberal democracy, he depicted the Russian social and state model as a good example for the country.

Politics

No Arms Deliveries to Ukraine, To Protect Hungarians?

BY Detmar Doering AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / March 14, 2022

It is likely that most voters in Hungary will see Orbán\'s argumentation as a distraction from his close political ties to Putin and a distraction from the close interconnection of Orbán\'s oligarchic environment to Putin\'s oligarchic environment.

Think Tank News

What Happened Recently in Poland

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

Mobilization of Polish society to help refugees is beyond all expectations. Facebook groups where ordinary citizens offer their help have mushroomed in recent days, gathering hundreds of thousands of users.

Politics

What Happened Recently in Poland

BY Milosz Hodun, Projekt Polska AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / February 14, 2022

The Polish Deal was a new socio-economic programme of PiS for 2021-30. It was announced in May and approved by the government in September 2021, before coming into force at the start of 2022.

Politics

Outlook for Hungary 2022

BY Eszter Nova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 24, 2022

2022 will be the year of a momentous election in Hungary. We can’t see past it but we can line up the forces that shape the outcome. We will analyze the four possible scenarios of election results – supermajority or simple majority to either side – and what may come after.

Politics

Together against Orbán

BY Andrea Virag, Republikon Institute AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 21, 2022

The Hungarian opposition joined its forces by sending a common candidate into the spring race to become Hungary\'s next prime minister: Péter Márki-Zay. Only a joint program is missing. Be it as it may, the outlook is promising.

Publications, Think Tank News

Non-Execution of Domestic and International Court Judgments in Hungary

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 10, 2022

The implementation of domestic and international court judgments is one of the cornerstones of the rule of law. Without it, the systems will crumble.

Policy Papers, Think Tank News

Under Radar: Mapping Czech and Slovak ‎Local ‎Governments’ Ties to ‎China

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 5, 2022

The new policy paper prepared by the Central European Institute of Asian Studies in collaboration with the Association for International Affairs provides a comprehensive account of Czech and Slovak paradiplomatic activity towards China.