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International perceptions of Germany’s and Europe’s competitiveness

Opportunities, challenges and policy recommendations

As part of the project the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung surveyed experts from emerging and developing countries as well as German and European business representatives around the world about the role of the EU and Germany as economic actors in their respective countries and regions. Their responses form the basis of this analysis. The goal is to assess Germany’s and Europe’s competitiveness in the global markets and provide policy recommendations to strengthen Europe’s competitive position in the race for new economic partners.

Dr. Denis Suarsana
October 9, 2025
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Fabian Tode

Digital and technology expert Lars Zimmermann accompanied the KAS for a year

Report on the KAS-Fellowship 2024: Lars Zimmermann on state modernisation, artificial intelligence, career paths for young women and technology-ready democracy

Technology and democracy belong together. In numerous meetings, conversations and discussions with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and its guests, Lars Zimmermann, KAS-Fellow 2024, advocated for the modernisation of the state and administration, the responsible use of artificial intelligence and a critical openness towards new technologies. He has challenged existing processes, identified new opportunities and suggested solutions. With many pictures and text contributions, this report documents the past KAS-Fellowship with Lars Zimmermann.

Dr. Andreas Jacobs, Tim Peter
September 1, 2025
Annual Reports
Henning Schacht | HSS Hauptstadtbüro Berlin

75 Jahre CDU·CSU-Bundestagsfraktion

Die Bedeutung der Fraktion im politischen System der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Dokumentation zur Tagung am 10. September 2024 in Berlin

August 26, 2025
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Should delinquent children be criminally responsible at an early age?

The discussion on lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 14 to 12 years from the perspective of child and adolescent psychiatry

Currently, criminal responsibility in Germany begins at the age of 14. For juvenile offenders between the ages of 14 and under 18, the more lenient youth criminal law, which is oriented towards educational ideas and therapeutic needs, applies. Nevertheless, the question arises whether a 12-year-old child who has committed violent crimes should be placed in a prison together with older adolescents and young adults up to 27 years old, who for various reasons often still fall under the youth criminal law.

Elisabeth Hoffmann
June 26, 2025
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KAS

Special edition - Country reports with a difference

International comparison of accessibility

This publication provides research, compiled by some of our overseas offices, on the current situation of political participation for people with disabilities, in their respective countries. We hope that their reports will increase awareness of the sadly often persistent inequalities that remain and motivate all of us to pay greater heed to the issue of inclusion.

March 25, 2025
Country reports with a difference
KAS

Annual Report 2024

Insights into the year 2024 of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation

In our annual report, we provide a review of the key developments and challenges of the past year. We reflect on significant issues and events that have shaped our work and recognise the various initiatives and projects that we have implemented. We also take a look at the progress made in our priority areas and emphasise the importance of cooperation and partnerships. Special anniversaries and the support of our sponsors and partners are also mentioned in this context. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our successes and look to the tasks ahead with confidence.

March 14, 2025
Annual Reports
KALUZA+SCHMID Studio GmbH, Berlin

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A misogynistic threat to internal security – on the potential danger of the misogynist incel scene

The term incel stands for involuntarily celibate and describes men who define themselves by their inability to establish sexual and romantic relationships with women. The incel scene is characterised by a strong misogynistic and anti-feminist ideology. Members of the community believe in a world view characterised by the doctrine of ‘Pills’. On this ideological basis, they spread misogynistic content in dedicated forums, but also on social media, and deliberately distort the general discourse by spreading anti-feminist content.

Felix Neumann, Christopher David
January 10, 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s Net-Zero World Narrative

Balancing Hydrocarbon Dependency and Sustainable Development in the Gulf Region

Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region are experiencing a faster warming trend than the global average, placing them at the forefront of climate change. As a leading oil producer, Saudi Arabia stands at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with the challenge of transitioning to a sustainable future while safeguarding its economic stability. This study examines the Kingdom’s ambitious net-zero goals, the challenges of implementing the Circular Carbon Economy, and the gap between ambition and action.

Dr. Jan Frederik Braun
November 7, 2024
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Securing prosperity and sustainably

Successful structural change through climate-neutral industrialisation

How can the generally desired structural change towards climate-neutral industries be achieved? In Germany, the path to this goal can vary considerably from state to state: Federal States with existing industries need to secure a larger supply of clean energy, while states in the north in particular already produce more than enough clean electricity but do not have enough industrial customers for it. In our study the authors look particularly at Schleswig-Holstein as an example.

Prof. Dr. Uwe Cantner, Helena Dahlbender, Matthias Diermeier, Andreas Freytag, Dr. Judith Niehues, Natalie Päßler
October 29, 2024
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Key regional players in the new global order

India, Kenya, Columbia, Turkey

In times of global power shifts and geopolitical fragmentation, it is a challenge for Germany and the European Union to build stable and mutually attractive partnerships. The perspective of the (potential) partner countries is rarely taken into account. What are their central interests, what specific dependencies characterise their foreign policy decisions, in which regional orders are they integrated? And what determines their view of Germany and the EU? This project is dedicated to these and other questions. With India, Kenya, Colombia and Turkey, four countries from four regions of the world were analysed and their foreign policy positions examined more closely. The result is an attempt to draw conclusions for the (foreign) policy of Germany and the European Union in dealing with these and other countries with which strategic partnerships are to be intensified and expanded.

Magdalena Jetschgo-Morcillo, Lewe Paul
October 4, 2024
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