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

Lithuania Remains Stable and Liberal: Parliamentary Elections Place Liberal Forces in Government

BY Detmar Doering AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / October 27, 2020

Coalition negotiations started just one day after the election. It is already becoming apparent that a liberal influence will become visible. The clearly pro-Western and pro-European coalition will continue and even strengthen the previous course of support for the opposition in Belarus.

Politics

Liberal Parties in Lithuania Enter Second Round of Parliamentary Elections on a Strong Note

BY Toni Skoric AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / October 23, 2020

The current governing Farmers and Greens Union immediately pointed out that in the second round, which will take place on October 25, the voters could still turn the result in their favor.

Society

Pragmatism or Sign of Weakness? Visegrad Countries React Cautiously to Refugee Pact

BY Detmar Doering, Natalie Marakova, Toni Skoric AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / October 8, 2020

Refugee policy has gained momentum. In the run-up to the EU summit, the EU Commission wants to accommodate the representatives of the Central European countries of the Visegrad Group (V4): “Flexible solidarity” is the motto.

Politics

Lithuania Takes a Clear Stand on the Belarus Crisis

BY Toni Skoric AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / September 9, 2020

How should the EU deal with Russia and the suppression of democracy in Belarus? An interview with Petras Auštrevičius, Lithuanian MEP of the “Renew Europe” Group and the European Parliament’s Standing Rapporteur on Belarus.

Policy Papers, Think Tank News

Czech Seeders of Disinformation: Addressing Knowledge Gaps and Drawing Policy Implications

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / August 21, 2020

In the spring of 2020, the STEM institute, supported by the Prague office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, carried out an extensive investigation of Czech seeders of disinformation. They are currently estimated to make up approximately 5% of the Czech society.

Policy Papers, Think Tank News

New Law on the Right to Assembly in Hungary as Applied in Practice

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / August 12, 2020

The regulatory framework of the right to peaceful assembly in Hungary was radically reshaped by a new law enacted in October 2018 by the Parliament where the governing party holds a qualified majority enabling it to modify laws in accordance with its political will.

Politics

Run-Off Vote: State Restructuring in Poland Continues

BY Detmar Doering AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / July 15, 2020

The Polish President is not only a ceremonial representative of the country. He is commander-in-chief of the armed forces and can veto legislative decisions without providing reasons. In order to pass laws against his veto, a 3/5 majority in parliament (Sejm) is required.

Society

Milada Horáková: Victim of Two Dictatorships

BY Detmar Doering AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / July 2, 2020

70 years ago the Czechoslovakian democrat and women’s rights activist Milada Horáková was executed after a Stalinist show trial. Her political activities and her end are a memorial to the victims of totalitarianism of every kind.

Politics

Presidential Election in Poland: Trzaskowski – Liberal Alternative to Duda

BY Natalie Marakova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / July 2, 2020

The popular Warsaw mayor, Trzaskowski did not join the election campaign until mid-May, but he set the tone from the beginning. The 48-year-old politician of the opposition Civic Platform (PO) and former European Minister is a feared opponent of the PiS.

Politics

Is State of Emergency in Hungary Really Over?

BY Toni Skoric AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / June 30, 2020

The Hungarian parliament voted to end the state of emergency, which gave the government the power to decide by decree on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency legislation adopted in March was heavily criticized because it did not have a clear end date.