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Freedom to think for oneself

Daniela Danz receives the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Literature Prize 2026

“Free and critical thinking is not an unreasonable demand, but a prerequisite,” emphasised Daniela Danz at the Schloss Belvedere Music School.

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A Summer Fairytale with Stumbling Blocks?

Background and Analysis on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States

The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico: heavily politicised – yet enthusiasm has so far remained surprisingly muted, particularly in the USA.

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Navigating the Future of European Security

Baltic and Northern Defence – Towards an Integrated Maritime Strategy

The Baltic Sea, the High North, and the Arctic are becoming increasingly important for Europe’s security. A joint maritime strategy and stronger naval capabilities are crucial.

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The history podcast by F.A.Z. and the Adenauer Foundation

The 1978 World Cup in Argentina: Can football be apolitical?

The 1978 World Cup in Argentina shows how the military dictatorship exploited the sporting spectacle and how officials ignored the political dimension of the major event.

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Bioweapons, Big Pharma and Simple Remedies

The Playbook of Health Disinformation and the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC and Uganda

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been accompanied by targeted health disinformation just hours after the WHO emergency declaration.

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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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Current publications

Buch Cover KAS/Andreas Jacobs

Scholarly Hatred of Jews – Interview with Dr Andreas Jacobs

The Justification and Dissemination of Antisemitism and Hostility toward Israel in Academia and Teaching

Teilnehmer im Forum KAS/Gerd Markert

Between Classification and Appropriation

Antisemitism and Media Coverage of Israel

Fünf Personen in formeller Kleidung stehen vor einer blauen Wand mit Text und Flaggen, drei von ihnen halten sich die Hände, zwei halten Dokumentenmappen IMAGO / Anadolu Agency

Deepening the Partnership at the 11th EU–Korea Summit

Focus on digital agreements, economic dialogue and security

Neuseeland gegen Iran, Fußballspiel bei der FIFA-Weltmeisterschaft IMAGO / Photosport NZ

Background and Analysis on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States

A Summer Fairytale with Stumbling Blocks?

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

WM in Argentinien 1978: Kann Fußball unpolitisch sein?

Die Weltmeisterschaft 1978 in Argentinien zeigt, wie die Militärdiktatur das Sportspektakel ausnutzte und wie Funktionäre die politische Dimension des Großereignisses ausblendeten.

New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

After 16 years of Orbán: Can Magyar reinvent Hungary?

Together with Hans-Hartwich Blomeier (KAS Hungary), we will be discussing, among other things, the upcoming reforms and the impact on Germany and the EU.

German podcast

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.

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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

Jun

2026

Magdeburg

Rechtsstaat im Dialog: Stendal

Ein Gesprächsabend zu Bürgernähe, Handlungsfähigkeit und Unabhängigkeit des Rechtsstaats

Jun

2026

Berlin

Städtebau und Demokratie. Für mehr Miteinander

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

Jun

2026

Kiel

5th Kiel Security Conference

Between Fresh Breeze and Cold Freeze: Navigating the Future of European Security

Jun

2026

30 Minuten Ausland - Ukraine

Im Gespräch mit Thomas Birringer

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