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News
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Strong sign for free trade from Montevideo, but still too early for champagne corks
The EU-Mercosur agreement creates the largest free trade zone in the world. Billions in benefits beckon, but political hurdles in Europe and South America could still jeopardise the breakthrough.
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One year of Javier Milei's economic policy
Javier Milei became president of Argentina in December 2023 and has been fighting hyperinflation, high levels of poverty and economic grievances ever since. One year later: initial successes, but many challenges.
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Not a walk in the park at Sugarloaf Mountain: G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro
The G20 summit in Rio will be challenging for Brazil's presidency. The heads of state and government of the 20 largest economies are meeting under difficult conditions.
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The Janus face of Javier Milei
Javier Milei has stabilized Argentina's domestic politics, but the country remains isolated in terms of foreign trade. His liberal market agenda is reaching its limits - does he dare to take the decisive step towards opening up?
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A thermometer for the country's future
The Brazilian municipal elections show a shift in the political landscape: the "Centrão" dominates, while the left struggles with challenges and the right takes a more pragmatic stance.
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Global Perspectives on Human Rights in Strasbourg
Sabrina Faraone, who received a scholarship from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, participated during the months of June and July in the 53rd session of the René Cassin Foundation School in France.
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Blocking X in Brazil: A Threat to Freedom
On August 30, Judge Alexandre de Moraes, of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, ordered the nationwide suspension of X (formerly Twitter), adding Brazil to the list of countries that have blocked X.
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O Poder das Redes: Como Construí-las e Usá-las
Thaiz Batista, Executiva Nacional do Partido Novo no Brasil, participou do seminário “O Poder das Redes: Como Construí-las e Usá-las” na Academia Internacional de Liderança (IAF) da Fundação Friedrich Naumann em Gummersbach.
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Em um Brasil Polarizado, um Novo Partido Liberal Cresce Politicamente
O crescimento do Partido Novo no Brasil é um fenômeno significativo em um país marcado pela polarização política. Mais de 2.200 participantes de todo o país participaram de um evento histórico em São Paulo. Com o lema da convenção do partido, "A gente respeita o Brasil", o Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann, fez um discurso sobre a importância de levar à prática os fundamentos do liberalismo.
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O Liberalismo Emerge em um País Polarizado
Na segunda semana de abril, o Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann e Angelo Bardini participaram em São Paulo do curso de treinamento para futuros candidatos organizado pelo Instituto Libertas com vistas às próximas eleições municipais de outubro de 2024.
