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.

Society

Vaclav Havel: In Czech Hearts He Lives On

BY Detmar Doering AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / December 21, 2021

Václav Havel, for what is sure, had generally no great respect towards authorities, certainly not for the bureaucratic authorities of the \"very real socialism\" that ruled over in his homeland.

Think Tank News

Uncertain Times: Future of Trans-Atlantic Relations from Perspective of NGOs, Think Tanks in Central Europe and Hungary

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / December 20, 2021

The publication by the Hungarian Europe Society entitled \"Uncertain Times: The Future of Trans-Atlantic Relations from the Perspective of NGOs and Think Tanks in Central Europe and Hungary\" analyzes the growing challenges of great power politics and their security implications.

Society

Ukraine Remains Main Target of Pro-Russian Narratives, Disinformation Outlets in Slovakia Are Helpful

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / December 16, 2021

Despite overwhelming and publicly available evidence, pro-Kremlin media have denied large troop movements and continue to spread disinformation about their purely defensive motives and Ukrainian provocations.

Society

LGBT+ Intergroup as Antidote to National Homophobia, Transphobia

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AND Budapest Pride / December 14, 2021

Within the “Building Bridges in LGBT+ Politics” project supported by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Budapest Pride aimed to explore international LGBT+ advocacy practices in politics.

Think Tank News

Tourism: Future of the Region? [ONLINE EVENT]

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / December 13, 2021

The border region of Saxony-Czechia-Poland is a treasure chest of a rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. Yet, infrastructural problems and the fringe position of the border triangle within the three countries have so far made it impossible for the region to fully utilize its potential.

Society

All Quiet on Eastern Front? Escalating Disinformation Rhetoric over Ukraine and NATO

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / December 7, 2021

Amid Russia\'s growing military build-up along Ukraine\'s borders, the Slovak pro-Kremlin media are increasingly turning to aggressive rhetoric directed against NATO and Ukraine.

Society

Slovak Disinformation Websites Capitalize on Harrowing Images of Human Suffering

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / November 19, 2021

Following the example of the Belarusian and Russian state-controlled media, Slovak disinformation websites also capitalize on the harrowing images of human suffering at the EU borders.

Society

Cheap Rhetorical Tricks, Recycled Narratives: Disinformation Actors Running Out of Ideas?

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / November 9, 2021

Disinformation narratives concerning the energy crisis took a back seat; the go-to topics for disinformation actors over the past two weeks were NATO and Russia, Polexit, “traditional values”, and the ever-present COVID-19 pandemic.

Politics

Lessons From the Hungarian Opposition Primaries

BY Toni Skoric AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / October 26, 2021

Six Hungarian opposition parties from across the political spectrum held the country’s first national primary contest in order to choose the joint candidates who will take on the country’s long-serving and increasingly autocratic prime minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party in the next parliamentary elections in 2022. Andrea Virág, Director of strategy at Republikon Institute, presents key takeaways from the Hungarian opposition primaries.

Society

Resurgence of Pandemic Hoaxes Crossing Line of Decency and Skewed Pro-Russian Depiction of History

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / October 20, 2021

The COVID-19 outbreak caused a global public health crisis, but unfortunately, its impacts go far beyond the health dimension. Since the beginning of the crisis, disinformation actors have played a key role in spreading disinformation and hoaxes.