ECJ ruling on Romania. Failed „Judicial Reform“ of the PSD led former Governments

European Court of Justice rules: there is a significant need to improve the Romanian judicial laws amended between 2017-2019 by governments of the PSD

On May 18, 2021, in a long-awaited judgment, the ECJ ruled on the legal nature of the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (also referred to as the "Mechanism for the cooperation and verification of Romania's progress" - henceforth: CVM) and the EU Commission's progress reports, and their binding effect for the Romanian courts. In addition, the ECJ commented on various legal changes concerning the institutional design of the judiciary in Romania, introduced by the judicial reform in 2017-2019 and heavily criticized by the public. However, a clear distinction must be made here between the phase of PSD-led governments, during which these "reforms" were decided, and that of the governments led by the EPP member party PNL. The PNL has been in government since October 2019 and rejects the PSD "reforms", currently reversing them in the parliamentary process.

Lebanon’s Human Security in Defense Strategy: Prospects for Civil Military Cooperation

This paper published by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Lebanon Office authored by Dr. Imad Salemey and Dr. Maria Noujaim delves into the concept of human security, advocating for it as the essence of societal defense from fear and want.

White Paper “Acceso a la justicia y desigualdad”

Serie “Radiografía del acceso a la justicia en México”

La presente publicación es un resumen de las principales conclusiones del tercer seminario "Acceso a la justicia y desigualdad” de la serie “Radiografía del acceso a la justicia en México”, que realizamos la Fundación Konrad Adenauer en México y el Departamento de Derecho del Tecnológico de Monterrey en la Ciudad de México, con el objetivo de enriquecer el debate actual, impulsar modificaciones a las políticas que se implementan en la materia y, sobre todo, trazar una ruta para materializar de una mejor manera el derecho de acceso a la justicia en México.

Libya's Constitutional Quagmire

While significant milestones have recently been reached in the Libyan political dialogue held under the United Nations’ auspices since November 2020, including the establishment of a new government of national unity, the holding of general elections set for December 2021 has now become the main focus of attention and a top priority of both the Libyan stakeholders and their international partners. However, persistent disagreement on the constitutional basis needed to hold these elections, and in particular on whether to rely on the draft constitution issued by Libya’s constituent assembly in 2017 or on an alternative document, may undermine the progress achieved so far and hamper the completion of the agreed roadmap. This paper will attempt to review the main obstacles that have prevented the adoption of a permanent constitution in Libya to date, and assess whether the various constitutional options currently under discussion could provide a relevant basis for Libya’s next elections.

México 2021, rumbo a las elecciones

Semana del 22 al 28 de mayo - Resumen y análisis informativo de los hechos y acontecimientos más relevantes en el proceso electoral en México este 2021.

Con este texto, la Fundación Konrad Adenauer en México buscamos informar, generar diálogo y debate sobre las campañas electorales, los partidos, los candidatos y sus propuestas, así como los diversos temas que se presentan en torno a este importante suceso para el país.

Presidente responsabiliza a los Guatemaltecos de no querer vacunarse

Noticias semanales de Guatemala, Honduras y El Salvador

Contenido disponible solo en alemán

Das Rahmenabkommen ist gescheitert – Ernüchterung für EU-Schweiz-Beziehungen

Einseitiger Abbruch nach sieben Jahren Verhandlung – Schweizer Bundesrat bekennt sich zur Fortsetzung des bilateralen Wegs, stellt aber keinen Plan B vor

Am 26. Mai gab der Schweizer Bundesrat endgültig bekannt, dass er das mit der EU ausgehandelte Abkommen, das sogenannte Institutionelle Rahmenabkommen (InstA), nicht unterzeichnen wird. Begründet wird dies mit den "substanziellen Unterschieden" zwischen der EU und der Schweiz. Die Entscheidung beendet die lange Zeit der Ungewissheit über das Abkommen, das darauf abzielte, den rechtlichen Rahmen zwischen der EU und der Schweiz, der sich derzeit auf 120 sektorale Abkommen stützt, zu modernisieren. Einen Alternativplan präsentierte der Schweizer Bundesrat nicht.

Gespräche über Polen:

Polens Regierungskoalition auf wackeligen Beinen?

In einem kurzen Impuls wollen wir auf die Situation der Regierungskoalition in Polen eingehen. Das Regierungslager, das eigentlich aus drei Parteien besteht, steht vor großen Herausforderung in den kommenden Monaten, die durchaus zum Bruch des Bündnisses führen könnten.

Opportunities for Circular Economy in Africa’s Mining Sector

During the annual meeting of the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), KAS presented a report on Opportunities for Circular Economy in Africa’s Mining Sector. The mining sector provides a significant economic contribution to African countries, at the same time minerals and metals from the continent are needed for a transition to a low carbon economy and thus demand and markets are expected to increase significantly over the next years. It is therefore crucial to enhance opportunities for sustainable mining practices and operations

Промова Арміна Лашета про основні засади завнішньої політики Німеччини

Прем'єр-міністр федеральної землі Північний Рейн-Вестфалія і голова ХДС Німеччини відкрив ІХ конференцію Конрада Аденауера

Неофіційний переклад промови прем'єр-міністра федеральної землі Північний Рейн-Вестфалія і голови ХДС Арміна Лашета під час відкриття ІХ конференції Конрада Аденауера, упродовж якої він обговорював разом із головою Фонду Конрада Аденауера, проф. доктором Норбертом Ламмертом міжнародну безпекову політику, зокрема конфлікт на Сході України, Північний Потік ІІ та відносини між Німеччиною і Росією .