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The development of nihilistic violence

Terrorism without a goal?

Nihilistic violent extremism (NVE) is a violent scene that has been growing since the second half of the 2010s. Members of the community reject civil society values, have a misanthropic worldview, communicate primarily via online platforms and are internationally networked. Children and adolescents can be both perpetrators and victims and switch between these roles.

Felix Neumann
January 8, 2026
Single title
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e. V.

From research to business: Innovation transfer in Germany

Status, international best practices and perspectives

Economic innovation processes are based on the constant exchange of new knowledge, ideas, technical and organisational expertise that is suitable for commercial exploitation. Both the emergence and diffusion of innovations require extensive networks of different actors – companies, universities, research institutions – who are involved in generating knowledge for innovations, translating this knowledge into marketable innovations, further developing their products and disseminating them as part of their economic activities.

Dr. Michael Rothgang, Dr. Bernhard Lageman
December 17, 2025
Single title
smarterpix / serezniy

Immigration society over time

Attitudes of Germans with and without a migrant background and foreigners living in Germany between 2015 and 2025

The study compares attitudes towards religion and religiosity, life in Germany and various political attitudes over time. Among other things, it examines satisfaction with democracy and the political system, populist attitudes, authoritarianism, anti-Semitism and the legitimisation of violence. These attitudes are analysed separately for people of Turkish, Polish and Russian origin, as well as for ethnic German repatriates.

Dr. Sabine Pokorny
December 6, 2025
Single title
Karte, Wikimedia Commons, TUBS

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
Single title
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
Single title
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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
Single title
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

In|vo|lun|ta|ri|ly ce|li|ba|te (Incel)

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
Single title
Maximilian Gödecke

Iris Wolff ist Literaturpreisträgerin der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung 2025

„Lichtblicke in die Zeitgeschichte“

„Iris Wolffs Romane sind Lichtblicke in die Zeitgeschichte und ein wegweisender Beitrag zur europäischen Erinnerungskultur“, sagte Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert in Berlin.

January 8, 2025
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