“When – If Not Now? Who – If Not Us?”

It started all of a sudden, exactly 30 years ago. Then, it all happened very quickly. The communist regime, which had remained in power by force since 1948, had become hollow and rotten in Czechoslovakia. All that was needed was a strong signal to help democracy win.

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18. November 201918. November 2019 by fnfeurope

Job Vacancy: Programme Coordinator (m/f/d)

Das Regionalbüro Europäischer Dialog (ED) der Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit mit Sitz in Brüssel sucht zum 01. April 2020 für einen Zeitraum von 6 Monaten eine Schwangerschaftsvertretung als Programme Coordinator (w/m/d) (38 Std/Woche).
The Regional Office European Dialogue (ED) of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom based in Brussels is looking for a six-month pregnancy substitute as Programme Coordinator (f/m/d) (38 hrs/week) as of 1 April 2020 for a period of 6 months.

15. November 2019 by fnfeurope

Upcoming Event: AI in Defence

Autonomy in Weapon Systems is not a new phenomenon. How can the international community define autonomy in weapon systems effectively? Which functions can autonomous weapon systems perform without violating fundamental principles of humanity? How can the European Union take a successful stance on AI in weapon systems and where should lawmakers draw red lines?

15. November 2019 by fnfeurope

Upcoming Event: [France] Deutsch-Französischer Abend zum Thema Kryptowährungen

Les cryptomonnaies séduisent et influencent souvent les agendas politiques et les unes des journaux sur la politique financière. Une révolution dans le paiement B2B et B2C est-elle en train de se mettre en place ?

15. November 2019 by fnfeurope

Upcoming Event: The European Platform Revolution

Although digital platforms currently only contribute about 7% of added value in the German industrial field, the increasingly diversifying platform landscape will significantly boost this number over the next decade. Apart from its economic contribution, this platform revolution will also shape our way of life: both in business and society.

14. November 201918. November 2019 by fnfeurope

After the Elections is before the Elections

Poland prepares for its presidential elections. The opposition still has to find itself. During the marches for Independence Day, Poland’s re-elected national-conservative government distanced itself from the radical right-wing demonstrators and announced the composition of the new cabinet. The government is pressing ahead with its current agenda of restructuring the state. After all, after… Read More

13. November 201913. November 2019 by fnfeurope

The Threat Remains, the Fear Dwindles Slowly

Taking stock four years after the Paris terrorist attacks On Friday, 13 November 2015, Islamist assassins carried out a series of attacks on popular Parisian leisure destinations: a concert hall, a football stadium during the friendly match between Germany and France and a lively nightlife district near the Place de la République. The wounds… Read More

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Humans of Freedom

We always have to re-invent ourselves. That’s what makes life so interesting. That’s what makes our life an adventure and not a place of despair.
Our society is based on freedom. And freedom means change, means discussion, changing opinion and influencing each other.

Bart Somers, Mayor of Mechelen

LP1_7395 Being a woman, a mother, a self-employed entrepreneur, and a political activist is hard and I often feel discriminated against. Still I keep fighting for liberal and human rights since for me reforming the society I live in is a deed of responsibility

Katerina Papanikolaou, Human Rights Activist from Athens

Annika The spirit that I got from home and which has shaped me significantly is the mind-set that only I am responsible of my life and nobody else. You can’t just stand there and wait for the things to happen. You need to go out there and do it and most importantly, work for it. Nothing in life comes for free, not even freedom.

Annika Arras, Director of European Women’s Academy

I would have never imagined that I would be able to work together with people from countries, who back then decided about the future of my country. Today, together with my colleagues from other Member States, I can now actively shape the future of not only my country, but Europe as a whole.

Valentin Tonchev, Assistant to Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk (ALDE)

A lively dialogue is based on tolerance and mutual respect. Our activities aim at promoting and developing these basic values through intercultural exchange.