Markus Kaiser
Short vita
Markus Kaiser is Head of Office for the Western Balkan states, based in Belgrade. He coordinates the work of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. Previously, he worked as Head of the Europe Division at the Foundation's headquarters, after spending seven years working for the Foundation in Brussels in Athens. He moved to the Foundation for Freedom in 2012 after working for six years as a political advisor in the FDP parliamentary group in the German Bundestag.
Contributions
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Empowering Women to Shape Tomorrow
Recently, the second class of “BAZA - Balkanska Ženska Akademija” successfully completed this year's academy. The holistic female empowerment program of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, implemented in cooperation with ALDE Party, ended with inspiring speeches by the thirteen graduates, who from now on will not only stand up for their personal rights, but for the rights of every woman in the Western Balkans.
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The pro-European majority successfully counters the attack from the right
The 2024 European elections were characterised by a high voter turnout and intense political debates. Despite the rise of extreme right-wing and left-wing parties, the political centre was able to maintain its position. This ensures the continuation of European integration, the protection of democratic values and increased defence cooperation. A clear signal to the world: the EU remains a stable and unified force.
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Balkanska Ženska Akademija 2024
Are you a woman seeking to break the gender barriers of politics in the Western Balkans? Are you ready to create change in your community or your country? The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom invites applications for "BAZA – Balkanska Ženska Akademija 2024". This pioneering three-month empowerment program aims to equip women with the necessary skills and knowledge to assert their political ambitions and facilitate gender equality in our societies.
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Supporting Quality Journalism to Safeguard Democracy
Are journalists still the fourth branch of power, or have they become vicarious agents of the powerful? How should media professionals deal with politics and with politicians when PR is oftentimes perceived to be more important than substance? Is a good story an instrument to transfer a message to the reader, or a goal in itself which brings appreciation and prizes to journalists?
