Publications
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Policy Briefing No. 1 “Fostering Europe-Asia Cooperation in Addressing Irregular Migration and Refugee Movements”
BY PATRICK RUEPPEl
Refugee movements and irregular migration are no new phenomena to Asia and Europe, but have shaped them for decades. Irregular migration patterns in both regions show certain similarities and the causes for leaving the respective home countries are also comparable. The direct linkages between the two regions concerning this challenge are strong. Despite these connections, collaboration has been limited. Thus, it is necessary to foster an exchange between both sides to address these matters jointly. more…
Policy Conference “New Migrations and the Challenges of Integration in Europe, Australia and New Zealand”
Event contribution
Europe and Australasia are traditional receiving regions of migration and refugees. Countries in both continents have developed diverse and innovative policy measures to meet the challenges arising from this and integrate arriving people into their respective societies. The speed of movement and the acceleration characterize new migrations and force national governments to act swiftly. Thus, an exchange between the two regions to learn from each other’s experiences can bring about new approaches to this phenomenon. more…
Federalism and Decentralization
Perceptions for Political and Institutional Reforms
This book analyses various federal systems across Asia and Europe. By elaborating the strengths and challenges of Federalism and Decentralization in various countries, it underlines the important role played by decentralized governance structures in promoting good governance, particularly with regard to enhancing and supporting democratic rules. more…
Political Dialogue Programme New Zealand / Australia. Part 2: Australia
Event contribution
From February 7th to February 12th 2016, a high-level delegation of the Christian Democratic Union Party (CDU) from Germany and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung led by Dr Klaus Schüler, Federal Director of the Christian Democratic Union Party, together with Dr Gerhard Wahlers and Frank Priess continued their political dialogue programme in Australia in order to develop existing ties with political parties and exchange views on common global challenges. The programme was organized and accompanied by Dr Beatrice Gorawantschy, Director of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Regional Programme Political Dialogue. more…
Political Dialogue New Zealand/Australia. Part 1: Wellington
Event contribution
From February 4th to February 7th a high-level delegation of the Christian Democratic Union Party (CDU) from Germany and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung led by Dr Klaus Schüler, Federal Director of the Christian Democratic Union Party, together with Dr Gerhard Wahlers and Frank Priess is visiting New Zealand to foster the dialogue with policymakers and think tanks and to develop existing ties with the political parties partnering with the CDU. more…
