Presidential election 2023 in Liberia

Peaceful change of power and hope for progress.

Opposition candidate Joseph Boakai replaces incumbent President George Weah in office and becomes the new head of state of the Republic of Liberia. Hopes for the new government are high.

The German Supply Chains Act and the EU's CSDDD: Catalyst or Brake?

An analysis of the implementation and impact of the LkSG and the CSDDD on the Vietnamese economy

Since the beginning of the “China+1” policy, Vietnam has played a key role in the ASEAN region. Vietnam, which has enjoyed unparalleled economic growth of an average of 6-8% for three decades, is particularly interesting for foreign direct investment. German companies want to invest in the with the objective of diversification. Since January 2023 at the latest, with the introduction of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and now the most recent EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), it is no longer just the economic attractiveness of a country that matters. Rather, binding commitments to compliance with human rights, social standards and environmental protection play a central role for companies. Can the Vietnamese economy meet these requirements?

Українське cуспільство, держава і церква під час війни. Церковно-релігійна ситуація в Україні-2023

Інформаційні матеріали Центру Разумкова «Релігія і Церква в українському суспільстві: 2000–2023» міcтять результати соціологічного моніторингу церковно-релігійної ситуації в Україні (2000–2023рр.), у т.ч останнього загальнонаціонального опитування, проведеного у листопаді 2023 р.

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Intención de participación ciudadana y electoral de la población migrante venezolana en Ecuador

Entwickelte Arbeit von Equilibrium S.A. für das Projekt zur Integration venezolanischer Migranten in Ecuador der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.

Analysis of the public opinion about the North Macedonia’s accession to the EU (2014–2023)

Public opinion analysis for 2023

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation in cooperation with the Institute for Democracy Societas Civilis from Skopje promoted the Public Opinion Analysis Paper “Analysis of the public opinion about the North Macedonia’s accession to the European Union (2014–2023)” by the author Ivan Damjanovski.

Book 'Democracy and Anti-Corruption Public Policies'

Publication brings together articles by experts who explore the contribution of the fight against corruption to the defense of democracy.

EU integrations in the shadow of the internal processes

Public opinion analysis for 2023

Konrad Adenauer Foundation in cooperation with the Institute for Democracy Societas Civilis from Skopje promoted the Public Opinion Analysis Paper “EU integrations in the shadow of the internal processes - Public opinion analysis for 2023” by the author Anamarija Velinovska in cooperation with Ana Sofeska and Gjorgji Hadzi Vasilev.

Korea's parties in turmoil

Generation change or carry on as before?

The next regular parliamentary election in South Korea is just under four months away. The conservative People Power Party (PPP) of ruling President Yoon Suk-yeol is hoping to win back the majority from the opposition Minju Party after several years of drought. However, unrest reigns on both sides: resignations, departures and rumours of mergers and new formations. A large proportion of the electorate is still undecided as to who they should vote for on 10 April. The race remains undecided.

Multireligious Calendar 2024

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation in cooperation with the five religious' communities in Republic of North Macedonia have issued the Multireligious Calendar 2024.

“Perhaps We Need This Geopolitical Shock to Take Some Bold Steps”

European Policy in Times of Crisis and the Future of the EU beyond the Left and Right-wing Populists

Lars Hänsel, Head of the Europe and North America Department at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, talks to International Reports about Europe’s response to the Russian war of aggression, the new interest in Eastern Europe and the need for an EU with a greater capacity to act – and he explains what constitutes Christian Democratic European policy.