Liberal democracy is navigating through turbulent times as Donald Trump’s renewed victory as well as the strengthening of right-wing nationalist forces in Europe make clear. Democrats and liberals must come out of the defensive; the open society needs new impetus. On January 16, together with international guests, we will be discussing what ideas and policies are needed and promising.
As a result of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Eastern European countries are stepping up their efforts to join the EU. At our international conference on 13 November, we will be discussing the opportunities and challenges of the current EU enlargement policy with international experts.
“What peace? Ukraine and Us” — two questions that could not be more fundamental were the focus of our international conference, the third since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022: What does the war in Ukraine mean for the West, and what goals must a future peace order fulfill?
Invitation to the 4th edition of the European Book Club on 07.11.2024: Karolina Wigura, Stefan Kolev, Ewa Atanassow and Jaroslaw Kuisz in conversation with Alan S. Kahan about his new book ‘Freedom from Fear: A History of Liberalism’.
On 9 and 10 July, the Center for Liberal Modernity organized the international conference “EU Enlargement — a geopolitical necessity and the next steps for the EU candidate states” with its partner organizations in Tbilisi, Georgia.
As a result of Russia’s constant attacks on its energy sector, Ukraine suffers an ongoing severe energy shortage. Power outages are a daily occurrence. This makes life difficult for the population, endangers...
July 9–10: Center for Liberal Modernity in Tbilisi — international conference with our partner organizations aims at fostering collaboration among civil society organizations from the eastern partnerships and the Western Balkans and strenghten them on EU accession issues. Participants will share their paths to EU membership, exchange best practices and develop joint initiatives.
While Russia is preparing for a long war, the West remains hesitant and divided. At this year’s conference Russia and the West, participants urgently called for a new European policy versus Moscow....
Ideas matter! That is why LibMod launched a new format: The European Book Club. The second discussion will be devoted to “The Blindsided” by Sylvie Kauffmann.
On 14–15 December 2023, the European Council decided to open accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova if progress can be made in implementing EU reforms, particularly in the Rule of Law. Since then, the Moldovan government has been continuously implementing the EU reforms. How should Moldova’s progress towards EU accession negotiations be assessed? What are the next steps in the EU integration process for Moldova? How can the EU and Germany support and accompany Moldova on its European path?
Germany’s foot-dragging over military aid to Ukraine and the half-hearted implementation of Chancellor Scholz’ Zeitenwende were subjected to sharp criticism at the Center for Liberal Modernity’s recent public discussion “Russia...
The war in Ukraine is a test for liberal democracies’ resolve and for their capacity to act. There is still time to turn the tide. Otherwise, future historians will mark this...
Despite the ongoing war Ukraine is determined to rebuild its aviation industry and enable its citizens to travel by air again. On 8 May, the Centre for Liberal Modernity discussed the future of the Ukrainian aviation industry with European and Ukrainian experts. The most urgent needs are: trainings for staff, funds (loans or direct aid) as well as air defence systems and munition. Lukas Daubner summarised the results of the discussion here.
In our public discussion «Russia and the West — What is at stake» on 15 May in Berlin we will discuss policy options for the West versus Moscow and what Germany’s allies expect from Berlin. Find the programme and details how to register offline and/or online here.
