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Results from representative surveys

Party affiliation and party affinity in comparison

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation has introduced a new measurement with party affinity, which also captures simultaneous sympathies.

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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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Judicial reform, electoral law, premiership

Giorgia Meloni’s reform agenda in the Political Laboratory of Italy

Following the failed referendum, it is unclear what might be left of Giorgia Meloni’s wide ranging reform agenda. A look at past reform attempts might widen the perspective.

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Armenia’s strategic repositioning

Yerevan in Europe’s Spotlight

One month before the parliamentary elections, Europe’s heads of state and government convene for the European Political Community summit, followed by the first EU–Armenia Summit.

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Country report

Alliance of Former President Radev Wins Snap Parliamentary Elections by a Clear Margin

“Progressive Bulgaria” secures an absolute majority of seats in the snap elections held on April 19, 2026.

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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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Yerevan in Europe’s Spotlight

One month before Armenia’s parliamentary elections, Europe’s heads of state and government convene in Yerevan for the European Political Community summit, followed by the first EU–A...

Giorgia Meloni steht vor uniformierten Ehrenwachen bei einer Zeremonie im Freien. IMAGO / Italy Photo Press

Giorgia Meloni’s reform agenda in the Political Laboratory of Italy

Judicial reform, electoral law, premiership

Ex Präsident Radew aus Bulgarien IMAGO / Anadolu Agency

Alliance of Former President Radev Wins Snap Parliamentary Elections by a Clear Margin

“Progressive Bulgaria” secures an absolute majority of seats

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The Value of Global Health

A study preview on the economic dimension of global health engagement

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Media library

New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

Between loss of power, populism and new responsibilities: Europe’s political centre under pressure

In conversation with Klaus Welle, Chair of the Academic Council of the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies and former Secretary-General of the European Parliament.

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

Der Super-GAU von Tschernobyl und die deutsche Atomangst

Mit den Historikern Frank Uekötter und Frank Biess gehen wir in Folge #7 den langfristigen Folgen des Reaktorunfalls für Deutschland und Europa nach.

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.

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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

Dresden

Bleiben – Arbeit und Ausbildung als Schlüssel zur Integration

Reihe „Angekommen? Zwischen Fremdsein und Integration“ Kooperation mit der SLUB Dresden

May

2026

Berlin

XIII. Adenauer Konferenz zur Rolle Deutschlands in der internationalen Politik

Eine Welt in Unsicherheit: die Stunde Europas

May

2026

Konrad Adenauer als Landespolitiker

150 Jahre Konrad Adenauer. 80 Jahre NRW.

May

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.

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