Welcome to the European office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. Our activities aim at fostering dialogue on European politics, democracy and human rights.
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) invites young individuals and groups of max. 4 people to apply for the Innovate Europe Brussels Hackathon 2019.
When? 20th – 21st October 2019
Where? Co.Station, Parvis Sainte-Gudule 5, 1000 Brussel Continue reading
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Registration & Welcome Drink: 18:00h
Panel Discussion & Q&A: 18:15h – 19:30h
Light Cocktail Reception: 19:30h – 20:00h
Venue: Press Club, Rue Froissart 95, 1000 Brussels
A joint event series of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and ALDE Party
Wedesday, 09 October 2019
Registration & Light Breakfast: 7:45h
Event: 8:00h – 9:00h
Venue: ALDE Party HQ, Rue d’Idalie 11, 1050 Brussels
Kindly register for this event by 04. October 2019 at https://forms.gle/9gtu7t3zzDBMxiJ46 *
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) and the Young Liberals Greece invite liberal and progressive individuals to apply for the Innovate Europe Athens Hackathon 2019. Continue reading
A joint event series of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and ALDE Party
Thursday, 26 September 2019
Registration & Light Breakfast: 8:15h
Event: 8:30h – 9:30h
Venue: ALDE Party HQ, Rue d’Idalie 11, 1050 Brussels Continue reading
The Greek entrepreneurship on the road to development and openness
Sikyon Coast, Xylokastro
20-22 September 2019
For the Greek verion see here.
Description
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in collaboration with IMEDA and the support of the KEMEL, the Greek-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Young Liberals and KEFIM, host the 4th Academy and Symposium of Entrepreneurship. Continue reading
Even in times of rapid economic growth many EU states struggle in their fight with illicit trade and undeclared labour. The risk of growth of the shadow economy may begin to rise as economic forecasts worsen.
What drives illicit trade and the undeclared labour market? What causes come to play the most in the illegal excise goods market: is it taxes and regulation, public justification of the shadow economy, or flawed detection and penalties? Finally, are governments using the right strategies to counteract illicit economic activity?
New empirical research from the Lithuanian Free Market Institute provides unique evidence of the actual drivers of the shadow economy from a comprehensive cross-country perspective.
The event will discuss key arguments that should underlie EU decision making if we are to see any breakthrough in minimizing the staggering and disturbing differences in levels of illicit trade and labour among member states. Continue reading
