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Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's first female president between continuity and change
Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as President of Mexico on October 1 and makes history as the first woman to hold this position. Her election not only means a peaceful transition of power, but also far-reaching political opportunities, as her Morena party is dominant in many areas. However, she is taking on a difficult legacy: Her predecessor shaped the country with populist policies, authoritarian tendencies and extensive social programs.
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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand´s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed the Marriage Equality Bill. The new legislation comes into effect on January 22nd, making Thailand Southeast Asia’s first nation to adopt same-sex marriage.
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Wolfgang Gerhardt: A Great Liberal
Our friend Wolfgang Gerhardt has passed away. He made groundbreaking contributions to the leadership of the FDP and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. We will miss him.
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Maduro, Step Aside for Democracy in Venezuela
Despite authoritarian pressure, the Venezuelan people voted overwhelmingly for Edmundo González Urrutia and against the dictator Nicolás Maduro. Yet, Maduro refuses to acknowledge his defeat. Liberal opposition leader María Corina Machado has called for global protests. In Berlin, Karl-Heinz Paqué, Chairman of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, and Deputy President of the Liberal International, urged the international community in a speech to increase pressure on the authoritarian regime to enable a peaceful transition to democracy.
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Deprived and Silenced: The Taliban and Suppression of Access to Information
Under Taliban rule, Afghanistan's access to information has been crushed, plunging the nation into darkness and deepening the humanitarian crisis. This paper explores how the Taliban's media crackdown and infringement on the right to information has silenced voices, dismantled democratic developments, and why urgent global action is needed to restore accountability, freedom and transparency.
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FNF Celebrates Landmark Anniversary in Jordan
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Jordan) marked its 40th anniversary in Jordan, highlighting a four-decade-long partnership dedicated to promoting democratic values, economic empowerment, and civic engagement. The event brought together notable figures from the political, social, and economic sectors to honour this significant milestone.
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The Foundation for Freedom in Germany and the World
Based on the principles of liberalism, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom offers political education in Germany and abroad. Our headquarter is located in Potsdam, and we maintain offices throughout Germany and in over 60 countries around the world.
With our events and publications, we help people to become actively involved in political affairs. We support talented young students with scholarships.
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Egypt: The End of an Era in the Land of the Nile
The FNF bids farewell to Mr. Hani Abdel-Malak who retires after 37 years of service for the FNF in Cairo, Egypt. How has Egypt changed and his work at FNF evolved over the years? An interview.
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AI in the super election year - revolution or familiar threat in a new guise?
The use of AI in election campaigns is picking up speed - from deepfakes to microtargeting. New studies by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation show how AI can reinforce disinformation and jeopardize democratic processes.
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Remembering October 7th
14 months ago, Hamas terrorists brutally attacked Israel on the 7th of October 2023. Ariel Segal, senior political advisor to Yair Lapid, chairman of Yesh Atid, Israel's liberal party, shares her thoughts.
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1000 days of resistance: Ukraine fights for freedom and Europe's future
Since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been fighting for its existence and sovereignty – with an unprecedented level of cohesion in the society. But the price is high: millions of displaced persons, destroyed cities, systematic human rights violations and cruel terror by Russia. Now is the time for the Western partners to make clear decisions – for a victory for Ukraine and a secure future for Europe.
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A Strategy Roadmap for German-US Relations After 2024
The relationship between Germany and the United States is one of the most significant to have emerged out of the post-war order. Against this backdrop, the Trump administration’s approach to transatlantic relations came as a shock to many on the German side. But Donald Trump’s criticisms of the transatlantic partnership were not a unique product of idiosyncratic personal views; they represented an extension of an increasingly significant line of thought in American politics, now not uncommon among Republicans nor Democrats.
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New ties between North Korea and Russia
Recent reports suggest that North Korea has sent troops to Ukraine. A new study by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) analyzes the increasingly close military and economic ties between both countries—and recommends a counter-strategy for the West.
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Between a public outing and an internal battle - The multifaceted resistance of queer people in Morocco
Being queer in Morocco has many faces: on the one hand, stigmatisation and open homophobia are not uncommon; on the other hand, tolerance and freedom can be found where you might not expect them at first glance. The lives of queer people tell more than just the story of a marginalised community, but also portray a society of contrasts that is undergoing a dynamic process of change with no end in sight yet.
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Tariff Tango: Economic and climate transition in times of rising EU and China tensions?
Chinese electric cars are conquering Europe. The EU is responding to the growing market share of Chinese manufacturers such as BYD with countervailing duties. The measures are intended to promote European joint ventures and production sites - but the consequences for global trade and the future of the European automotive industry are complex.
