Founded in 1979, the Liberales Institut pursues as its mission the research of the ideas of freedom. The Institut advances the Swiss tradition and culture of individual liberty, peace, openness and political diversity and furthers the development of the liberal intellectual tradition.

Private autonomy on the basis of property and contract and the free exchange of ideas and material goods on open markets in a non-centralized order serves as a guiding principle.

As an independent, privately financed foundation, the Liberales Institut intendedly takes no part in party politics. However, it works on issues and challenges of the present and the future and broadens the public debate with civil-society and free-market solutions. At the core of the activities of the Liberales Institut lie diverse publications and various public and private events. The Institut organizes special programs for students and several topic-related initiatives and offers in the context of its mission many services. It cooperates Switzerland-wide and internationally with organizations pursuing similar goals.

To sustain its commitment for liberal ideas, the Liberales Institut depends on private support. With your interest in the activities of the Institut you can play a substantial role in promoting the intellectual foundation of a free society of responsible individuals.