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„The Threshold for Family Formation Has Risen“

Interview with Professor Anna Rotkirch on declining fertility rates, the role of partnerships, and the conditions needed to help people realize their family intentions

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IMAGO / Xinhua

Technology, influence and geopolitics

China’s ‘Space Silk Road’ – Space Partnerships in Africa

With satellites and ground stations, China is strengthening its influence in Africa. The article analyses the military dimension as well as risks and options for action for Europe.

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IMAGO / IlluPics

Monitor

Extremists’ Understanding of Democracy

Using the AfD as an example, this study examines where the boundary lies between legitimate political criticism and efforts directed against the constitutional order.

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mehrere Mikrofone stehen auf einem Podest

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Fault Lines of the Public. Representative Survey on the Consumption of Political Information

Study on media use and representation: Generations and political views shape access to information and hinder social dialogue.

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20th Berlin Conference on Legal Policy

The Contested Public Sphere: Media, Public Opinion, Democracy

The Berlin Conference on Legal Policy celebrated its 20th anniversary and is considered one of the most well-established forums for discussion in German legal scholarship.

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Analysis and Consulting is the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s think tank. Here, we elaborate in-depth analyses and policy recommendations for the national, European and international levels.

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German criminal law in the focus of international debate

The principle of universal jurisdiction: On the path to justice

On 25 March 2025, Dr Mónica Castillejos Aragón analysed the international reception of German court rulings at a specialist conference held in Berlin.

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How much me? Questions about self-determination

Professor Dr. Judith Froese and Susanne Hierl MdB

We discuss the consequences and social challenges of the Self-Determination Act with Professor Froese and Susanne Hierl, Member of the Bundestag.

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Antitrust Crossroads – A Revolution in Confronting the Monopoly Threat?

Experts Barry Lynn, Philipp Marsden, and Johnny Ryan discuss the intersection of antitrust laws, monopoly threats, and the preservation of democracy.

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Expedition Polarstern 138:

Meeresforscherin Antje Boetius im Interview über die Arktis und den Klimawandel

Im August begaben wir uns an Bord des Forschungsschiffs 'Polarstern', kurz bevor es Kurs auf den Nordpol nahm, um ein aufregendes Interview mit Professor Antje Boetius zu führen.

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Environmental and political challenges of Antarctica

We discuss the most important challenges for the region, we look at the possible consequences of climate change and ask what needs to be done to meet the challenges ahead.

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Chart of the Month October 2026

October 21, 2026
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The Physical Race for AI

How Control over Electricity, Water, and Critical Minerals Is Becoming a Determinant of AI Leadership

Simon Engelkes, Alesia Makaj
October 21, 2026
Monitor

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„The Threshold for Family Formation Has Risen“

Interview with Professor Anna Rotkirch on declining fertility rates, the role of partnerships, and the conditions needed to help people realize their family intentions

October 15, 2026
Interviews

IMAGO / Xinhua

China’s ‘Space Silk Road’ – Space Partnerships in Africa

Security Implications for Europe and Germany

Amélie Wurl, Tilmann Feltes
October 9, 2026
Facts and Findings

IMAGO / IlluPics

Extremists’ Understanding of Democracy

The boundaries of democracy under Germany’s Basic Law, examined through the example of the Alternative for Germany party

Prof. Dr. Hans Hofmann
October 5, 2026
Monitor

smarterpix / macor

Fault Lines of the Public. Representative Survey on the Consumption of Political Information

Representative survey on the consumption of political information and the evaluation of the public broadcasters in Germany

Dr. Jochen Roose, Jonas Schwarzenberger
October 1, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research

Burmann / City-Press

Die umkämpfte Öffentlichkeit: Medien, Meinung, Demokratie

20. Berliner Rechtspolitische Konferenz

Helen Maria Obermeier
September 30, 2026
Event reports

smarterpix / Fidaolga

Emotions in Democracy

Representative survey on the influence of emotions on political attitudes in East and West Germany

Dr. Sabine Pokorny
September 24, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research

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Analysis of the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on 20 September 2026

Analysis based on preliminary results, on the main determining factors, voter migration and social structure

Dr. Viola Neu, Dr. Sabine Pokorny
September 22, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research

Ernährungssicherheit: Grundvoraussetzung für gesellschaftliche Stabilität

Interdisziplinäre Fachkonferenz zu Zielkonflikten, Resilienz und Zukunftsperspektiven

Lukas Lingenthal, Lisa-Marie Meyer
September 22, 2026
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Was Kinder stark macht

Selbstregulation als Schlüssel für Gesundheit und Bildung

Nov

05

2026

Berlin

European AgriFood Innovators Dialogue

Shaping the Future of European AgriFood Innovation – Together

Nov

09

2026

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State of Europe 2026

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar speaks on the future of Europe

Nov

25

2026

Berlin

Gewalt gegen Frauen und Mädchen

Sozialer Kontext und politischer Handlungsbedarf

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Quantum computers and their significance for our society

The project's publications explain the basics and possible applications of the topic and provide recommendations for action.

Ideas for prosperity and justice

In our series of articles, we make concrete proposals to move Germany forward on the path to prosperity and justice.

Expert Initiative on Religious Policy

The Expert Initiative on Religious Policy is an academic-political discussion forum that deals with questions on religious policy.

(only in German)

Election analyses and demoscopy

On our website you will find studies, survey data from the fields of political behaviour, voting behaviour, party research and extremism research.

(mostly in German)

Change in the culture of language and debate

On our debate culture page, we present studies on this research area and present the opinions of experts in video interviews.

(only in German)

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European and Transatlantic Security Policy

Data Policy and Competition Law

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The Physical Race for AI

How Control over Electricity, Water, and Critical Minerals Is Becoming a Determinant of AI Leadership.

„The Threshold for Family Formation Has Risen“

Interview with Professor Anna Rotkirch on declining fertility rates, the role of partnerships, and the conditions needed to help people realize their family intentions

China’s ‘Space Silk Road’ – Space Partnerships in Africa

With satellites and ground stations, China is strengthening its influence in Africa. The article analyses the military dimension as well as risks and options for action for Europe.

Extremists’ Understanding of Democracy

Using the AfD as an example, this study examines where the boundary lies between legitimate political criticism and efforts directed against the constitutional order.

Fault Lines of the Public. Representative Survey on the Consumption of Political Information

Study on media use and representation: Generations and political views shape access to information and hinder social dialogue.

The Contested Public Sphere: Media, Public Opinion, Democracy

The Berlin Conference on Legal Policy celebrated its 20th anniversary and is considered one of the most well-established forums for discussion in German legal scholarship.

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Welcome

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Media library

The principle of universal jurisdiction: On the path to justice

On 25 March 2025, Dr Mónica Castillejos Aragón analysed the international reception of German court rulings at a specialist conference held in Berlin.

Professor Dr. Judith Froese and Susanne Hierl MdB

We discuss the consequences and social challenges of the Self-Determination Act with Professor Froese and Susanne Hierl, Member of the Bundestag.

Antitrust Crossroads – A Revolution in Confronting the Monopoly Threat?

Experts Barry Lynn, Philipp Marsden, and Johnny Ryan discuss the intersection of antitrust laws, monopoly threats, and the preservation of democracy.

Meeresforscherin Antje Boetius im Interview über die Arktis und den Klimawandel

Im August begaben wir uns an Bord des Forschungsschiffs 'Polarstern', kurz bevor es Kurs auf den Nordpol nahm, um ein aufregendes Interview mit Professor Antje Boetius zu führen.

Environmental and political challenges of Antarctica

We discuss the most important challenges for the region, we look at the possible consequences of climate change and ask what needs to be done to meet the challenges ahead.

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Current publications

Chart of the Month October 2026

The Physical Race for AI

How Control over Electricity, Water, and Critical Minerals Is Becoming a Determinant of AI Leadership

„The Threshold for Family Formation Has Risen“

Interview with Professor Anna Rotkirch on declining fertility rates, the role of partnerships, and the conditions needed to help people realize their family intentions

China’s ‘Space Silk Road’ – Space Partnerships in Africa

Security Implications for Europe and Germany

Extremists’ Understanding of Democracy

The boundaries of democracy under Germany’s Basic Law, examined through the example of the Alternative for Germany party

Fault Lines of the Public. Representative Survey on the Consumption of Political Information

Representative survey on the consumption of political information and the evaluation of the public broadcasters in Germany

Die umkämpfte Öffentlichkeit: Medien, Meinung, Demokratie

20. Berliner Rechtspolitische Konferenz

Emotions in Democracy

Representative survey on the influence of emotions on political attitudes in East and West Germany

Analysis of the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on 20 September 2026

Analysis based on preliminary results, on the main determining factors, voter migration and social structure

Ernährungssicherheit: Grundvoraussetzung für gesellschaftliche Stabilität

Interdisziplinäre Fachkonferenz zu Zielkonflikten, Resilienz und Zukunftsperspektiven

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Events

Was Kinder stark macht

Selbstregulation als Schlüssel für Gesundheit und Bildung

European AgriFood Innovators Dialogue

Shaping the Future of European AgriFood Innovation – Together

State of Europe 2026

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar speaks on the future of Europe

Gewalt gegen Frauen und Mädchen

Sozialer Kontext und politischer Handlungsbedarf

Cafe Kyiv 2027

Freedom must win

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Quantum computers and their significance for our society

The project's publications explain the basics and possible applications of the topic and provide recommendations for action.

Ideas for prosperity and justice

In our series of articles, we make concrete proposals to move Germany forward on the path to prosperity and justice.

Expert Initiative on Religious Policy

The Expert Initiative on Religious Policy is an academic-political discussion forum that deals with questions on religious policy.(only in German)

The Expert Initiative on Religious Policy is an academic-political discussion forum that deals with questions on religious policy.

(only in German)

The religion-specific blog sees itself as a discussion forum for political action out of Christian responsibility. The blog posts cover a broad thematic spectrum.

(only in German)

On our website you will find studies, survey data from the fields of political behaviour, voting behaviour, party research and extremism research.

(mostly in German)

Our extremism project aims to be a comprehensive knowledge portal on aspects of left-wing extremism, right-wing extremism and Islamism.

(only in German)

On our debate culture page, we present studies on this research area and present the opinions of experts in video interviews.

(only in German)