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.

Economy

Czech Republic: COVID-19 as Pretext for Protectionism

BY Detmar Doering, Natalie Marakova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 29, 2021

The Czech Chamber of Deputies\' decision to introduce a high quota for domestically produced food in large shops from 2022 also belongs in these ranks: especially in times of crisis like these, more self-sufficiency must be achieved in the long term.

Economy

Tying EU Subsidies to Rule of Law?

BY Daniela Matousova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 29, 2021

European Commission published its Rule of Law Report, which reported on the state of justice, corruption, media and other democratic institutions in EU countries. Michal Šimečka of the Renew Europe group called the report important but not sufficient.

Politics

Outlook for Hungary for 2021

BY Eszter Nova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 28, 2021

2021 will be the year when the financial crackdown on opposition cities will gain momentum. No self-restraint can be expected in this regard.

Politics

Liberal Opposition Leader Kallas to Become Estonia’s First Female Prime Minister

BY Toni Skoric AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 18, 2021

Estonia’s Prime Minister Jüri Ratas has resigned over a corruption investigation in his party. He paved the way for the opposition Reform Party to form a new governing coalition that excludes the right-wing populist allies of the previous government.

Society

Report: China’s Inroads into Slovak Universities

BY Central European Institute of Asian Studies AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / January 4, 2021

Recent evaluation by Slovak security apparatus pointed at the risk posed by Chinese entities trying to gain access to certain crucial sectors in Slovakia. When looking at countries such as Czechia, the UK, or Australia, it is clearly visible that universities are a point of interest for Chinese entities.

Society

Estonian Halthcare System Benefits from Digitization

BY Risto Kaljurand, Academy of Liberalism AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / December 15, 2020

The northernmost Baltic state is in the overall comparison quite successful in fighting the COVID-19-pandemics. To this success contributed among other things the central electronic health system.

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Publications, Think Tank News

Improving Communication on Human Rights Now Online

BY Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / December 14, 2020

In this short guide, the authors Adriana Černá, David Djambazov, and Marek Hlavica will show you how to use audio-visual storytelling and audience targeting to get your message across and will provide you with practical takeaways for managing social media and media relations.

Think Tank News

Baltic Bubble: COVID-19 [PODCAST]

BY Academy of Liberalism AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / December 4, 2020

In cooperation with the Academy of Liberalism, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has just released a podcast devoted to the topic of \"Baltic Buuble: COVID-19\". The episode focuses on how much COVID-19 has influenced the economy of the Baltic countries and how dark or bright is the future?

Economy

Veto on EU Financial Package: EU Core Values Deserve Clear Message

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

It could be argued that the EU is now paying the price for the incomplete settlement of the rule of law dispute during the July summit, when the multi-billion euro Corona recovery package and the seven-year EU financial framework were agreed.

Society

Poland Is Defending Women’s Rights

BY Natalie Marakova AND Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom / November 6, 2020

The Constitutional Tribunal in Poland has granted a request by more than 100 right-wing conservative MPs and declared abortions, even on account of severe foetal defects, to be unconstitutional. The ruling paves the way for a further tightening of the Polish abortion law, which is already one of the strictest in the European Union.