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Competition Policy with Backbone and Reform Ambition

The Quiet Driver of Economic Success

Effective competition is a key prerequisite for Europe’s economic renewal, as it strengthens resilience and innovation.

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Interview with María Corina Machado

"A People Determined to Be Free Cannot be Stopped"

The Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate on the situation in her country, what needs to happen next, and why Germany and Europe should not be indifferent.

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150 years of Konrad Adenauer

11th Bonn Speech on Democracy

77 years of the Basic Law – living democracy and freedom – this was the topic of discussion between Angelika Nußberger, Urban Mauer and Harald Biermann in the former plenary chamber...

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Event report

“Take heart, get up!”

Joint reception hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Hanns Seidel Foundation at the 104th Catholic Day in Würzburg

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Global order

Questionable analogies

In *The Coming Storm*, Odd Arne Westad compares the current situation with that of Europe before 1914. The contemporary historian Hermann Wentker examines his arguments.

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Our mission

Nationally and internationally, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation is committed to achieving and maintaining peace, freedom and justice through political education. We promote and preserve free democracy, the social market economy, and the development and consolidation of the value consensus.
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Kas.de

„Hab Mut, steh auf!“

Gemeinsamer Empfang der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung und der Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung auf dem 104. Katholikentag in Würzburg

Johor KAS

Malaysia's Special Economic Zones

Growth Engine and Balancing Tool

Gelbe, geschwungene Spirallinie vor blauem Hintergrund KALUZA+SCHMID

The Quiet Driver of Economic Success

Competition Policy with Backbone and Reform Ambition

Nachtaufnahme der Erde mit beleuchteten Städten in Europa und Teilen Nordafrikas und des Nahen Ostens Smarterpix / 1xpert

The European Union – the difficult path to becoming a global anchor of stability

Results of the Panorama Analysis 2026

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Der Geschichtspodcast von F.A.Z und Adenauer-Stiftung

Unser Blick auf Putin. Wie die Täuschung begann

Putin steht seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten an der Spitze Russlands. Wir schauen auf die Anfangsjahre seiner Macht und die Muster, die seinen Kurs bestimmen.

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Women of the Future, Episode 42: A conversation with Anja Karliczek, Member of the German Bundestag

“Take courage, stand up!” – the 2026 Catholic Day in Würzburg will explore spiritual and political themes. JAnja Karliczek in conversation about politics, career and courage.

New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

Global Trade Hubs: The Power of Trade Routes and Raw Materials

Trade routes, raw materials, and supply chains are increasingly becoming instruments of geopolitical power. Just how vulnerable is Europe’s economy?

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Main topics of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation

The leitmotif of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation "Shaping.Democracy.Together." is supported by a thematic focus. With the three main topics Growth needs Innovation, Freedom needs Security and Democracy needs Participation, it is made clear which topics the Konrad Adenauer Foundation will focus on in the coming years.

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Anniversary year 2026

150 years of Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer: His ideas and achievements continue to shape our world today – and we are celebrating this with a year full of exciting events and activities! Be sure to join us!

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Events

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2026

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Jun

2026

Zoom-Conference

Digitale Sprechstunde: Alles über unsere Stipendien erfahren!

Jetzt anmelden, informieren und bis zum 15. Juli für ein Stipendium bewerben.

Jun

2026

Gera

Europagespräch – Zwischen Cyberangriff, Sabotage und Desinformation

Wie Deutschland und Litauen mit russischer Einflussnahme umgehen

Jun

2026

Berlin

Städtebau und Demokratie. Für mehr Miteinander

Netzwerk Städtebau | Eine Kooperation mit dem Deutschen Institut für Stadtbaukunst.

Jun

2026

canceled

Im Einsatz für die Demokratie

Wie wir Extremismus in Städten und Gemeinden entgegenwirken können

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Application deadline: 15 July 2026

Get a head start with a scholarship – in your degree, PhD or vocational training!

We are looking for motivated, politically minded students, PhD candidates and trainees who are committed to a tolerant, open and fair society.

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