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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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.
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Public discourse needs a liberal voice
The panel discussions, called “Talas Slobode”, deal with the basic principles that are necessary for the creation of a free society and the establishment of a rule of law in Serbia.
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Leadership Academy 2024
The Leadership Academy 2024, held on 5-6 October 2024 in Mitrovica, successfully gathered over 20 participants, including young leaders from Democratic Party of Kosovo, and policy experts.
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Belgrade Pride: No news is good news
Belgrade Pride 2024 went off without any major incidents. The fact that this is worth mentioning shows the environment in which Serbia's queer community continues to live and operate. It was largely ignored in the public discourse.
