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Columbia elects a fragmented parliament

Strong Results for the Government Camp and “Uribismo” Reshuffle the Deck for the Presidential Election

The parliamentary elections in Colombia have reshaped the political landscape. Unclear majorities characterize the new Congress. Colombians were also called upon to select candidates for the presidential elections through primaries. Here, the center‑right camp gained new momentum thanks to the unexpectedly strong performance of Paloma Valencia. Yet behind the election results lies much more: a country caught between demands for reform, security crises, and growing mistrust in institutions.

Communication, Strategy & Leadership: Strengthening Leadership Skills of KAS Sur‑Place Scholars

Workshop on strategic communication, leadership and strategic thinking for emerging young leaders in Moldova

On 5-6 December 2025, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in the Republic of Moldova organized the workshop “Communication, Strategy & Leadership” for scholars of the KAS Sur‑Place programme. The event brought together 15 scholarship holders from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, selected for their civic engagement and leadership potential.

EINBLICKE: Amerikas Distanz zu Europa und ihre Folgen für Bosnien und Herzegowina

Von Phillip Florian Braun

Amerikas wachsende Distanz zu Europa könnte sich zu einer ernsthaften Herausforderung für Bosnien und Herzegowina entwickeln.

EINBLICKE: Hintergründe zur Grenzblockade in Bosnien und Herzegowina am 12. März 2026

Von Valeta Riedel und Phillip Florian Braun

Lkw-Fahrer aus Bosnien-Herzegowina drohen erneut mit einer Blockade sämtlicher Grenzübergänge ab dem 12. März. Zu der Blockade hatte das Konsortium „Logistika BiH“ aufgerufen, das mit der Koordination der Transportverbände vertraut ist.

Event Report "Konrad Adenauer at 150: The Thought of Europe"

A roundtable to revisit Adenauer's enduring vision for Europe at a time when “Europe is once again standing at a decisive turning point in its destiny” (K. Adenauer, 1948).

The KAS Sur-Place Community: Dialogue Between Generations and the Strengthening of a Network of Young Leaders

The annual gathering of KAS Sur-Place scholars and alumni

The annual gathering of KAS Sur-Place scholars and alumni provided a platform for reflection on the programme’s role in fostering an active community of young professionals in the Republic of Moldova.

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation in figures 2023

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We present interesting facts about the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in the current issue of the publication " Die Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Zahlen 2023 ". Are you interested in the current thematic focuses and research content of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung? Would you like to know more about our recent publications and events? We give you an insight into the number of scholarship holders we support and the digitisation of our archive material or an overview of the KAS Fellows of past years. We show you our KAS Awards and a selection of our podcasts. Read more about our magazines and the development of our social media channels.

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Shaping the Future: Women at the Helm

Am 6. März organisierten die Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Bulgarien in Partnerschaft mit der Deutsch-Bulgarischen Industrie- und Handelskammer (AHK Bulgarien) im Theater „Otsam Kanala“ eine Veranstaltung anlässlich des Internationalen Frauentags unter dem Titel „Shaping the Future: Women at the Helm / Die Zukunft gestalten: Frauen am Steuer“.

Climate Platform: A New Effort to Combat Climate Change in the Republic of Moldova

Climate Platform

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation in the Republic of Moldova, in collaboration with the NGO EcoVisio, is pleased to announce the launch of the Climate Platform in the Republic of Moldova, an initiative aimed at bringing together stakeholders—government institutions, NGOs, international organizations, the private sector, academia, and climate activists—to address the urgent challenges of climate change and adaptation. The platform seeks to stimulate collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and propose sustainable solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change in the region.

Film Caravane: Promoters of Democracy. Education through film

Promoters of Democracy: Education through Film

The film caravan of the "Promoters of Democracy: Education through Film" project continues to inspire and empower the youth of Moldova throughout the 2025-2026 school year. In partnership with the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) is proud to announce that the short film "Stația Schimbării" (The Station of Change) has been included in the recommended resources for both formal and non-formal learning activities within the thematic decades. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the project’s ongoing mission to foster democratic education and civic engagement among Moldovan students.

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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.  

International Reports

Journal for international issues, foreign policy and development cooperation

International Reports (IR) is the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's periodical on international politics. It offers political analyses by our experts in Berlin and from more than 100 offices across all regions of the world. Contributions by named authors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editorial team.

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.

Interviews

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

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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.

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.

Event Reports

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, its educational institutions, centres and foreign offices, offer several thousand events on various subjects each year. We provide up to date and exclusive reports on selected conferences, events and symposia at www.kas.de. In addition to a summary of the contents, you can also find additional material such as pictures, speeches, videos or audio clips.