Western Balkans
For three decades, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been active in the countries of the Western Balkans, supporting them on their path to a united Europe. Out of its project office in Belgrade, the foundation coordinates its political and civil society work and consulting in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo and Serbia. Together with domestic partners from politics and civil society, the foundation works specifically on the topics of human and civil rights, digital and open society, democracy and the rule of law, as well as on embracing European values and standards in the framework of the EU integration process.
News
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Balkanska Ženska Akademija 2025
Applications for "BAZA - Balkanska Ženska Akademija" 2025 are open from 15 January to 15 February 2025, and we encourage talented liberal women at all stages of their political journey to apply.
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An undisputed Victory for the disputed President
Although there was no doubt about the final winner after the first round of voting, Milanović's success with 74.7% of the vote was still a big surprise.
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Student protests reconcile generations
In Serbia, tens of thousands of people are once again taking to the streets in protest against the autocratic regime of President Aleksandar Vučić, this time the protest is being led by students.
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A Controversial President on a Winning Streak
A clear result is expected in the presidential elections in Croatia on 29 December. According to polls, the incumbent Milanović is the favourite despite his controversial media strategy.
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"Women, Power, Politics" - The fourth season of our short doc series
The fourth season of the human interest series "Women, Power, Politics" portrays three strong women who are committed to standing up against patriarchal social conditions.
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BAZA - A network of women for women
Alumnae from the first two years of the FNF-initiated "BAZA - Balkanska Ženska Akademija" ("Balkan Women's Academy") gathered in Belgrade at the beginning of November to exchange best practices, learn from each other and strengthen their network.
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Sustainable City Festival 2024 Premiere
Serbia’s path to a greener future took center stage at FNF’s new Sustainable City Festival 2024 in Niš, where we tackled myths about sustainability, highlighted innovations, and celebrated citizen engagement.
