News Archive
Memorial sites and human rights education
Strasbourg, 14 July 2007
Strasbourg, 14 July 2007
This year the International Academy for Leadership (IAF) offered participants of the 38th annual study session of the International Institute of Human Rights (IIHR) based in Strasbourg an opportunity to participate in an excursion to the memorial site of the former concentration camp of Natzweiler in Struthof, Alsace.
Perspectives for the EU beyond the German Presidency
Is there a coherent EU strategy?
Is there a coherent EU strategy?
This event, hosted by Washington DC Transatlantic Dialogue Program, discussed the Germany presidency of the European Union (EU) in the midst of the serious crisis for European integration. Germany is opting for the amendment of EU’s current constitutional treaty. The event delved into the future of the European Union, the strategy behind the German presidency, and the increasing challenges in foreign and security policy.
An Assessment of the EU Summit – Implications for the Future
Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s Washington DC Transatlantic Dialogue Program hosted an event featuring the honorable Dr. Werner Hoyer, MdB. With over 80 participants from various Think Tanks, media, the diplomatic corps, and US administration, this highly successful event gave an assessment of the EU summit and its implications for the future of the EU and the transatlantic relations.
March Divided-Strike United?
A Comparative Perspective on German and US Counter Terrorism Strategies and their Affects on Civil Rights
A Comparative Perspective on German and US Counter Terrorism Strategies and their Affects on Civil Rights
In the post-9/11 world, many countries have adopted counter-terrorist measures to ensure national security. Mr. Ritzman spoke in our series on Civil Rights/ Civil Liberty and the Fight against Terrorism to 100 participants at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Washington, DC.
Rove’s Resignation
The resignation of the President’s loyal friend and prominent advisor Karl Rove will have a resonating impact on the remainder of the Bush administration. Often called ‘Bush’s Brain’ and ‘the architect’ of the Bush legacy, Rove’s absence for the White House during the last few months of the current administration, while they are opposed by a Democratic Congress, seems particularly untimely.
ALDE Vice President Paul Wille elaborates on the activities of the liberals in the Council of Europe
1st Liberal Breakfast after the summer break
1st Liberal Breakfast after the summer break
The Dialogue Programme Brussels of Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit welcomed liberal-minded decision makers to its first “Liberal Breakfast” following the traditional summer break. The “Liberal Breakfast” is a discussion forum which focuses on policy issues of liberal interest. It is organised by the Dialogue Programme Brussels in cooperation with the European Liberal Democrat Party (ELDR) and the Auslandsgruppe Europa of FDP (AGE).
"The European Contribution to the Dialogue Process in the Middle East"
Friar Louis Bothe, president of the Franciscan Commission for Justice, Peace, and Creation Integrity in the Holy Land, held a speech within the framework of the series called “Thought Bites at Lunchtime” conducted by the FNF at the Theodor Heuss Hall of the Brussels Dialogue Program. Speaking with an extremely personal touch, Louis Bohte told about his impressions as a Franciscan friar residing in the conflict area of the Near East region, and who -along with the inhabitants- experiences directly the conflict and its multiple expressions and repercussions each day.
“9/11: Changing Perspectives in the US-Europe Relationships”
A moment of silence in the memory of the casualties fallen in the September 11, 2001 attack and of those who have been victims of worldwide terrorism served as a preamble to the event held around the relationships between Europe and the United States; this event was presided by Claus Gramckow, representative of the Transatlantic Dialogue Program in Washington D.C.
"Quo Vadis, Belgium?"
An assessment on the Belgian elections results and the negotiations currently being held around a coalition
An assessment on the Belgian elections results and the negotiations currently being held around a coalition
Hilde Vautmans, a Belgian Parliament member (Open VLD), and Berni Collas, a Belgian Senate member, accepted the invitation made by the Brussels Dialogue Program and gave a lecture before an interested and numerous audience at the Theodor Heuss Hall of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Brussels.
First IAF Replication Seminar in the Philippines
“Education in the Philippines: Liberal Perspectives”
“Education in the Philippines: Liberal Perspectives”
In response to numerous calls by Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF)’s alumni to reproduce International Academy for Leadership (IAF) liberal training workshops from Germany, FNF's Alumni Group held its first replication seminar at Antulang Resort, Negros Oriental.
A critical look at religion in contemporary politics
IAF seminar on “Liberalism and Secularism”, 23 September – 5 October 2007
IAF seminar on “Liberalism and Secularism”, 23 September – 5 October 2007
Religion is the sustaining force in many of today’s conflicts throughout the world. It may not be an underlying cause, but it can certainly be instrumentalised in an effective manner. Perhaps even more worrying is the demand by many believers, religious fundamentalists in particular, that belief be reinserted into the public realm of politics.
"Lobbying in the best interest of cultural and educational policy in Europe"
Brussels Dialogue Program
Brussels Dialogue Program
In the framework of a series of events called “Thought Bites at Lunchtime”, the Brussels Dialogue Program of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit) welcomed Ms. Ilona Schmiel, head and manager of the Bonn Beethoven International Festivals and Mr. Bernd Fesel, manager of the Cultural Policy and Economy office.
Promoting Tolerance
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
In cooperation with the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Transatlantic Dialogue Program and the Regional Office for Central, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation with headquarters in Sofia, the program named “Promoting Tolerance in Central and Eastern Europe” was conducted for the 15th time.
Municipal politicians from Serbia, Croatia, Ukraine, Romania, and Moldavia visiting Germany
Their trip led them to Bonn, Aachen, and Plauen. Eight municipal politicians took part in a visit program about liberal municipal policy in Germany. Among them, mayors from Ukraine and Moldavia, as well as town councilors and municipal trustees from Serbia, Croatia, and Romania were present.
"Winning the Right War"
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Philip Gordon, Barack Obama’s advisor in foreign affairs and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, accepted the invitation to visit Berlin made by the Transatlantic Dialogue Program of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
"Use of Force - A Divisive Element in Transatlantic Relations"
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
A debate named “Use of Force – A Divisive Element in Transatlantic Relations” was conducted by the Transatlantic Dialogue Program of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation before more than 70 attendees from the US government, think tanks, media, diplomatic corps, and the private sector.
