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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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How Belgium’s new multi-party coalition tempers the far-right agenda
Belgium’s new multi-party “Arizona” coalition government is an example of constructive pragmatism in complex times. It also shows how compromise within a highly fragmented political landscape can keep far-right extremists at bay.
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Greenland voted
Against the backdrop of growing geopolitical attention, the parliamentary election in Greenland marked a pivotal moment for the country. Voters were presented with a choice to maintain the status quo in relations with Denmark, to seek closer ties with the United States or to pursue further independence. The outcome was a signal for new politics, but the directions remain unclear.
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European Commission: The First 100 (Stormy) Days
The new European Commission is embarking on a turbulent journey: In the midst of geopolitical upheaval, it must balance the demands of a changing security and threat landscape and weakening economic competitiveness with its own demands for green change. Ursula von der Leyen aims to strengthen Europe's resilience with centralized leadership and a raft of policy proposals - but success depends on execution.
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Dramatic Escalation of Violence in Syria Three Months After the Fall of the Assad Regime
Almost exactly three months after the fall of the Assad regime, the violence in Syria has escalated dramatically. Regional Office Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Jörg Dehnert, spoke to Rafif Jouejati, Vice President of the Syrian Liberal Party, about the dramatic developments in Syria.
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Next Steps for Ukraine and EU-US Relations
The events at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in February sent shockwaves through Europe. Meanwhile, there were several meetings of EU leaders in different constellations, elections in Germany, peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia between Russia and the United States (without Ukraine or Europe), and the possibility of an economic deal between the US and Ukraine. However, no deal was signed after a diplomatic bust-up in Washington DC last Friday. After weeks of mere talking, EU’s emergency summit is sending signals of a change towards taking action.
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Navalny: A Year Later
One year after Alexei Navalny's assassination, his vision of fighting corruption and free elections remains alive. His courage continues to inspire as the Russian opposition searches for new paths.
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Interview on the election of Joseph Aoun as the new Lebanese president
Joseph Aoun has been elected as the new president of Lebanon. We spoke to Ralf Erbel about the background, significance and prospects following this election. He is currently head of the MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa department.
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An electoral fraudster as president of Venezuela?
The Venezuelan presidency is scheduled to take office this Friday. The legitimate winner of the election, Edmundo González Urrutia, has announced that he will return to Caracas to take up the mandate that the Venezuelans gave him in the elections. However, the Maduro regime, which is reacting with massive repressive measures, is holding on to power. The weekly column by Karl-Heinz Paqué.
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