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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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Cloud computing services under the Digital Markets Act

Gatekeepers in the Cloud

Integrated Intermediation, Indirect Ecosystem Capture, and the Case for Cloud Neutrality

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Global Economic Governance in a Fragmented World

How Geopolitics Shapes International Cooperation and its Institutions

Four chapters offer a multi‑dimensional perspective on the challenges and potential pathways for the future architecture of global economic governance.

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Election and Social Research Monitor

Analysis of the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate on 22 March 2026

The CDU has won the state election in Rhineland-Palatine. Our election analysis provides explanations for the results and examines voter migration and the key determining factors.

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More AI for Defence and Resilience

New Ideas for an Agile and Future-proof German Military

Technological advances, hybrid and cognitive attacks on Germany and its allies, and changing communication conditions are challenging the Bundeswehr.

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Alarming Decline in Biodiversity

Insights to the value of ecosystem service for the economy

The loss of biodiversity is progressing worldwide on a historic scale and endangers key ecosystem services – from pollination to coastal protection to water supply.

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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.

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.

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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Events

May

2026

Berlin

XIII. Adenauer Konferenz zur Rolle Deutschlands in der internationalen Politik

Eine Welt in Unsicherheit: die Stunde Europas

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