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IMAGO / Xinhua

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

Security Implications for Europe and Germany

China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities in space, while Africa is becoming an increasingly important arena for Chinese space activities. Chinese-funded and Chinese-built satellites, ground stations, and planned spaceports strengthen African space capabilities but may also create new technological and political dependencies. The dual-use potential of these systems allows China to expand its strategic influence in Africa. This paper examines the implications for Germany and Europe and identifies options for European engagement.

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

Liberal democracy is under pressure. Using the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an example, this study examines where the boundary lies between legitimate political criticism and efforts directed against the constitutional order. It focuses on human dignity and equality, freedom of religion, the separation of powers and independent institutions, as well as the relationship with Europe and the freedom of political parties. The analysis identifies areas in which AfD positions conflict with fundamental principles of Germany’s Basic Law.

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

The political public is divided along two fault lines. On the one hand, younger and older people have different ways of obtaining political information. Younger people use online media, while older people rely on newspapers and television. On the other hand, there is a divide along political attitudes: People who advocate for lower taxes coupled with reduced social benefits, prioritizing economic growth over climate protection, and stricter restrictions on immigration feel significantly less represented in public media. Both divides make it difficult to reach a common understanding on political issues.

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

Emotions in Democracy

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

Emotions can be relevant to political attitudes and behaviour in many ways, especially fear and anger. The present study examines how widespread positive and negative emotions are and how they differ between voter groups. A total of eight different feelings are examined, three positive (happy, calm and composed, lots of energy) and five negative feelings (depressed, angry, overwhelmed, anxious, lonely). The negative emotions are examined in more detail and their influence on democratic attitudes is analysed.

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

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

In the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the AfD emerged as the largest party, ahead of the SPD. For the first time, the CDU failed to win a seat in a state parliament. Our election analysis provides explanations for the results, examining voter shifts and the key factors that influenced them. Drawing on exit polls and pre-election surveys, it explains the significance of voters’ assessments of leading figures, party capabilities and political issues for the election result.

Dr. Viola Neu, Dr. Sabine Pokorny
September 22, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research
IMAGO / Emmanuele Contini

Analysis of the election for the Berlin House of Representatives on 20 September 2026

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

Following the elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the 2026 election year draws to a close with a mixed picture that does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about the 2027 elections. Our election analysis examines voter shifts and the key factors determining the election result. Drawing on exit polls and pre-election surveys, it explains, amongst other things, the significance of assessments of leading figures, party capabilities and political issues.

Dr. Viola Neu, Dr. Sabine Pokorny
September 21, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research
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100 Percent schools: How to Ensure Basic Competencies for All Children

A data-driven support framework combining assessment, adaptive support and tutoring to ensure that all children meet the expected standards in reading, writing and mathematics

The latest PISA results highlight the urgent need for action: Too many students fail to meet minimum standards in basic competencies. 100 Percent Schools address this challenge but aim beyond a minimum level of education: All children should meet proficiency standards in reading, writing and mathematics. The model combines data-informed school development, adaptive support, Response to Intervention and tutoring, while systematically involving students, parents, teachers and support staff. A coherent overall architecture rather than a collection of additive individual programmes is key.

Prof. Anne Sliwka, Ekkehard Thümler
September 18, 2026
Facts and Findings
mit der KI Adobe Firefly generiert, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e. V.

Recruitment of Children and Adolescents by Organized Crime

A Growing Problem

rganized crime is increasingly using children and adolescents as criminal accomplices in serious crimes. They are often recruited through social media, messaging apps, or gaming platforms. This article analyses the causes and dynamics of this growing phenomenon, evaluates international prevention approaches, and identifies potential solutions for the Federal Republic of Germany. It focuses on evidence-based prevention measures and the fight against criminal networks as key areas of action.

Felix Neumann
September 17, 2026
Facts and Findings
IMAGO / Funke Foto Services

Stopping Russia’s Shadow Fleet

Germany Should Respond to Hybrid Attacks, Including at Sea

Disinformation campaigns, sabotage, attacks o, and the foiled drone attack at Leipzig Airport: Moscow is intensifying its hybrid operations against Germany. Berlin should respond firmly, yet prudently. One effective point of leverage is Russia’s shadow fleet operating in the Baltic and North Seas.

Dr. Edmund Ratka, Johannes R. Fischbach
September 14, 2026
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IMAGO / Fotostand

Analysis of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt on 6 September 2026

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

In the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD achieved by far the best result in its history. Based on election day polls and surveys conducted in the run-up to the election, we explain the significance of assessments of leading politicians, party competencies and political issues for the election results.

Dr. Viola Neu, Dr. Sabine Pokorny
September 7, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research

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Facts and Findings

Selected contributions to the series with international relevance

The series informs in a concentrated form about important positions of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on current topics. The individual issues present key findings and recommendations, offer brief analyses, explain the Foundation's further plans and name KAS contact persons.  

EPP Party Barometer

The Situation of the European People's Party in the EU

The EPP Party Barometer illustrates the current situation of the EPP party family in the EU. On a non-regular basis, it provides a concise overview of current election results, polls from the member states and the composition of the party family.

Handouts for Political Education

Grundlageninformationen zur Beteiligung
an aktuellen politischen Diskussionen

Mit der Reihe „Handreichungen zur Politischen Bildung“ möchte die Politische Bildung der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung interessierte Bürgerinnen und Bürger über politische Entwicklungen informieren, Orientierungen in Sachfragen geben und das Interesse an politischer Mitwirkung stärken. Die Handreichungen verstehen sich als Grundlageninformationen zur Beteiligung an aktuellen politischen Diskussionen.

Historical-Political Communications

Archive for Christian democratic politics

The "Historisch-Politische Mitteilungen" are available in bookshops. They appear once a year with a volume of approx. 260 pages. The retail price is 19,50 EUR.

Interviews

In our series "Interviews", talks and discussions are held with experts from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. on various topics.

Country Reports

Short political reports of the KAS offices abroad

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a political foundation. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The country reports offer current analyses, exclusive evaluations, background information and forecasts - provided by our international staff.

Monitor

The Monitor series deals with one main topic at a time from the perspective of KAS experts and places it in the political and social context on the basis of a few key points.

Materials for the Work on Site

Kleine Schriftenreihe zu aktuellen Themen der Kommunalpolitik

Mit der eigenen Reihe "Materialien für die Arbeit vor Ort" bereitet die Stiftung zu aktuellen Themen wichtige Informationen in handhabbarer Form auf, so dass sie in der kommunalpolitischen Praxis nutzbar sind. Eine weitere Serie unter dem Titel "Diskurs kommunal" befasst sich mit besonderen Aspekten der Kommunalpolitik.

Commercial Publications

Zu aktuellen und zeitgeschichtlichen politischen Themen veröffentlicht die Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. Publikationen in renommierten Verlagen. Ein besonderer Stellenwert kommt hierbei der seit dem Jahr 2000 erscheinenden Taschenbuchreihe der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung im Herder Verlag zu.

in short

Concise, reduced to the essentials, but always highly topical. In our series “in short”, our experts summarise an issue or problem on a maximum of two pages.

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Working Paper

Broschürenreihe mit Darstellungen und Positionen, die kurzfristig auf aktuelle politische Fragen reagieren

Research and Sources on Contemporary History

In der Reihe „Forschungen und Quellen zur Zeitgeschichte“ veröffentlicht das Archiv für Christlich-Demokratische Politik seit 1980 wissenschaftliche Studien zur Christlichen Demokratie, Darstellungen zur Geschichte der Bundesrepublik und der CDU sowie Biographien wichtiger Repräsentanten. Zu den 50 bisher erschienen Büchern zählen auch Quelleneditionen, wie Protokolle von Parteigremien oder Tagebücher von einflussreichen Politikern. Die Publikationen sind im Buchhandel erhältlich.

Sociopolitical Series

Veröffentlicht wurden herausragende Dissertationsschriften mit gesellschaftspolitisch relevanten Themen von Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten der Begabtenförderung und Personen, die ihrem Promotionskolleg „Soziale Marktwirtschaft“ kooptiert sind. Die Reihe gab den Autorinnen und Autoren ein wissenschaftliches und publizistisches Forum und brachte aktuelle Themen in die öffentliche Diskussion ein.

Basic Questions of Christian Democracy

In dieser Reihe erschienen im Jahr 2006 Texte namenhafter Autoren zu Grundfragen der christlichen Demokratie.

In Conversation

Kulturpolitische Umschau

Zeitschrift mit Berichten aus Bundestag und Bundesländern, Gastbeiträgen, Rezensionen und Presseauswertungen zur aktuellen Kulturpolitik.

In Plenary

Broschürenreihe der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung mit den Beiträgen von Konferenzen, Fachtagungen und Kongressen, die von längerfristigem Interesse sind.

In Plenary Compact

Die Broschüren im DIN-A-4-Format fassen kurz und knapp die Ergebnisse von Konferenzen, Fachtagungen und Kongressen zusammen, die von längerfristigem Interesse sind.

Positions

Reden, Essays und Grundsatzpapiere zu drängenden Zeitfragen

In dieser Broschürenreihe veröffentlicht die Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung grundlegende Positionen zu wichtigen Themen der Zeit.

Future Forum Politics

Broschürenreihe zu aktuellen politischen Themen, welche über die Tagespolitik hinaus reichen

Zukunftsforum Politik

KAS International

Information from the Division of European and International Cooperation

This series informs about current important events and developments of our work to point out our wide spectrum of activities.

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