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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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Charged climate ahead of the Local Government Elections

Xenophobic violence in South Africa is on the rise

The xenophobic unrest in South Africa reflects a polarised debate on migration, which threatens to destabilise the country in the run-up to the 2026 Local Government Elections.

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Political scientist, Minister of Culture, and intellectual

Faith without dogma, politics without illusions

An obituary for Hans Maier (born June 18, 1931, in Freiburg im Breisgau – died June 8, 2026, in Munich)

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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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Gruppe von Menschen bei einer Demonstration in Südafrika, einige tragen Kapuzen und halten Stöcke, eine Person hält eine südafrikanische Flagge IMAGO / Anadolu Agency

Charged climate ahead of the Local Government Elections: Xenophobic violence in South Africa is on th...

The xenophobic unrest in South Africa reflects a polarised debate on migration, which threatens to destabilise the country both domestically and internationally in the run-up to the...

Peru Wahl Siegespodest IMAGO / Kyodo News

Sánchez or Fujimori

Outcome of the Presidential Elections in Peru Still Open

Menschen in Armenien auf der Straße IMAGO / ZUMA Press

Armenia Ahead of a Pivotal Parliamentary Election

Despite a polarized campaign and pressure from Russia, Prime Minister Pashinyan has strong prospects for re-election

Kind am Handy smarterpix / nhatipoglu

Recent developments in social media regulation: Child Protection “Down Under”

What Can Be Learned from Australia’s Ban on Social Media?

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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

Berlin

Zwischen Einordnung und Vereinnahmung

Antisemitismus und Israelberichterstattung in den Medien

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

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