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New Issue of International Reports

The Centre-Right – A Look at Conservative and Christian Democratic Parties Worldwide

How are established parties responding to populism, polarization and social change?

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Gatekeepers in the Cloud

Integrated Intermediation, Indirect Ecosystem Capture, and the Case for Cloud Neutrality

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Eighth parliamentary vote since 2021

Bulgaria on the Eve of the Parliamentary Elections on 19 April

The new alliance “Progressive Bulgaria” of former President Radev shakes up the existing party system

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Hormuz, Chabahar and the Limits of Strategic Autonomy

Balancing Act in the Persian Gulf: India’s Relations with Iran in the Current Crisis

While maintaining close ties with the United States and Israel, it continues to rely on pragmatic cooperation with Iran for energy supply and regional connectivity.

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Das Vermächtnis von Prof. Dr. Rita Süssmuth

„Wer nicht kämpft, hat schon verloren“

Mit einer hochrangig besetzten Veranstaltung erinnerte die Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung gemeinsam mit Partnerorganisationen an das außergewöhnliche Wirken von Prof. Dr. Rita Süssmuth.

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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

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Gatekeepers in the Cloud

Integrated Intermediation, Indirect Ecosystem Capture, and the Case for Cloud Neutrality

Großer LPG-Tanker mit der Aufschrift »GREAT EASTERN« fährt auf ruhiger See unter indischer Flagge IMAGO / Hindustan Times

Balancing Act in the Persian Gulf: India’s Relations with Iran in the Current Crisis

Hormuz, Chabahar and the Limits of Strategic Autonomy

Sarajevo Stadt IMAGO / imagebroker

Bosnia and Herzegovina in the election year 2026

Stagnation, regression, or a new beginning?

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The War in Iran - Consequences for Latin America

Economic consequences and political responses in Latin America

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Media library

New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

Between escalation and containment—where is the conflict with Iran headed?

The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continues to escalate. Military attacks and political objectives are intertwined—with repercussions reaching as far as Europe.

New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

Conflict and control: Jihadists, military regimes and international interests in the Sahel region

Military regimes are consolidating their power, while international players such as the USA, Russia, Turkey and the Gulf states are systematically expanding their influence.

Geschichtspodcast (German podcast)

The 1973 oil crisis: The day petrol ran out

Together with the economic historian Werner Plumpe, we look back at a moment that permanently shifted the focus of German politics towards energy security.

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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

Apr

2026

Berlin

European Data Summit 2026

Enforce. Simplify. Build.

Apr

2026

Berlin

83. Jahrestag des Warschauer Ghettoaufstands

Gedenkkonzert

Apr

2026

Leipzig

„An einem Tag im September“

Filmvorführung mit historischer Einordnung

Apr

2026

Hamburg

Brandmauer & Co. – Zum Umgang mit Rechtspopulisten in Deutschland und Europa

Innenpolitisches Mittagsgespräch

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