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Промова Федерального президента Німеччини Ріхарда фон Вайцзекера в Бундестазі 8 травня 1985 року

До 40-річчя завершення Другої світової війни в Європі

Сьогодні виповнюється вісімдесят років з дня закінчення Другої світової війни в Європі. У Німеччині, звідки ця війна розпочалася, сприйняття та оцінка її завершення постійно змінювалися протягом цих 80 років. Важливою віхою в цьому розвитку стала - рівно на півдорозі цих 80 років - промова тодішнього Федерального президента Ріхарда фон Вайцзеккера з нагоди сорокової річниці закінчення війни 8 травня 1985 р. Відтоді минуло ще понад чотири роки до мирної революції в НДР, яка була б неможливою без змін в інших країнах Східної Європи. Поразка чи визволення — два ключові поняття в німецькій культурі пам’яті про завершення війни — й досі відіграють важливу роль і в інших країнах, а також залишаються об'єктом зловживань і маніпуляцій, зокрема з боку росії. Саме тому ми вперше публікуємо оригінальний текст важливої промови тодішнього Федерального президента в українському перекладі.

Canada has voted

A new course is being set

In the midst of a serious crisis with the USA, Canada is once again governed by a Liberal minority government following early elections. Despite good results, the Conservatives miss out on what they thought was a certain election victory. Canada appears to be on the way to a two-party system.

Maximising UK-German Defence and Security

With a new German government taking office in May 2025, this Policy Brief examines how the UK and Germany can maximise their new relationship to ensure that it delivers the most value to each of them and to European security.

A Historic Election for Australia

Labor’s landslide victory and Conservatives in disarray

In the same week that Canada swung left, Australia followed with a similar but even more decisive result. Just two hours after polls closed—at 8:25 p.m. on May 3—ABC News officially declared the Australian Labor Party (ALP)'s election victory and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's second term. A red wave swept across the country, delivering the Conservatives their worst defeat in recent memory. The loss was significant in scale, and symbolic: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton even lost his own seat in Parliament, a seat he had held for 24 years.

Morocco Through Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in the White House

Navigating the Trump Administration’s Second Term

Donald Trump’s return to the White House for a second term has sparked strong reactions worldwide, with some hailing him as a hero destined to reshape the world, while others fear he will lead it to ruin. Regardless of where one stands, one thing is certain: Trump is a polarizing figure who always defies expectations. From surviving an assassination attempt to defying predictions of imprisonment and reclaiming the presidency after a failed re-election bid, his first term proved to be a whirlwind of surprises. As he begins his second term, the world watches closely, particularly Morocco, which faces both opportunities and challenges in navigating the unpredictable path Trump’s administration may take, especially with his “America First” doctrine shaping global relations and foreign policy.

Waiting for the White Smoke

Conclave in Rome

From Wednesday, the international media will be focused on what is probably the most famous chimney in the world. Who will step onto the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after the “Habemus Papam” and give the first “Urbi et Orbi” blessing? The vast media hype in the Eternal City shows that the Catholic Church and the Papacy have still universal relevance. For the cardinal electors, however, the aim is to bring together the program and the person. But a lot of things run differently at the conclave than an outsider might imagine. This analysis sets out the key themes of the future pontificate and considers which personalities could represent them.

Stellenbosch Handbooks in African Constitutional Law

Corruption and Constitutionalism in Africa, Revisiting Control Measures and Strategies

This fourth volume in the Stellenbosch Handbooks in African Constitutional Law series, like its predecessors, emerges from the Stellenbosch Annual Seminar on Constitutionalism in Africa (SASCA). Consistent with SASCA’s mission, the volume centres on a topic of pressing constitutional importance: the pervasive challenge of corruption across Africa. Corruption, deeply embedded in the continent’s social, economic, and political spheres, is a core obstacle to constitutionalism and democratic governance. Although its detrimental impact has long been evident, serious attention to the issue has only been mobilized in recent years. Most anti-corruption efforts have been symbolic rather than substantive. The African Union’s 2018 declaration of the 'African Anti-Corruption Year' along with the annual designation of 11 July as ‘Africa Anti-Corruption Day’ reflects a growing recognition by African governments of the urgent need for action. The key objective of this volume is to draw attention to the problem of corruption and the need for remedial action. It seeks to foreground corruption as a critical threat to constitutional governance. In doing so, it contributes to ongoing efforts on accountability, and the promotion of meaningful reform. This volume serves as both a timely call to action and a foundational text for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to confront corruption in Africa. By placing corruption squarely on the constitutional agenda, it advances the broader struggle for governance rooted in integrity, accountability, and the rule of law.

Understanding Municipal Elections in Lebanon

by Zeina Sami El-Helou

This paper provides an in-depth look at Lebanon’s municipal elections, their historical trajectory, governance structures, financial constraints, and the pressing need for reform. As the country prepares for May 2025 elections, this resource sheds light on how local governance reflects broader national dynamics and why change is overdue.

KAS and Radio Free Europe discuss cooperation

The fight against disinformation is an important task of our work in Eastern Europe

100 Days of Trump 2.0

A First Look at the New U.S.-Administration's Security Policies in the Indo-Pacific

On January 20, 2025, the new U.S. administration took office. Donald Trump’s second term as President has introduced a mix of new and old hopes and concerns, including particularly the realm of U.S. security policy in the Indo-Pacific. Three months into the administration, the KAS Korea Office presents an interview series with experts based in U.S. partner locations in the region to gather initial impressions of its security and defense policies, as well as any notable changes so far. The series includes perspectives from Australia, Japan, The Philippines, South Korea and Taiwan as well as one interview focused on maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.