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State crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina convicts the President of the Republika Srpska

On February 26, 2025, the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) sentenced the President of the Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, to one year in prison (which, however, he can avoid by paying a fine) and imposed a six-year ban on political activity for disregarding decisions of the High Representative of the international community, Christian Schmidt. Dodik's reaction to the verdict has led Bosnia and Herzegovina into a state crisis.

Impacto de la Inteligencia Artificial Generativa en los Trabajos Costarricenses

Estudio

Un análisis detallado sobre los efectos de esta tecnología en el mercado laboral nacional y sus implicaciones para el futuro del empleo.

Speech by the High Representative at the "Adenauer Europe Forum" in Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina: An "Ideal Partner for Integration"

Dayton and Brussels Are Not Contradictions.

Diskussion über Wiederaufbau der Ukraine

Der Wiederaufbau der Ukraine nach dem Krieg war Thema einer Diskussion am 26.2. in Sofia, bei der auch eine im Auftrag der KAS erstellte wissenschaftliche Studie von Jassen Georgiew und Mariana Trifonowa vom Institut für Wirtschaftspolitik dazu vorgestellt wurde.

Bundestag election 2025: France hopes for policy change in Germany

The rise of right-wing populists, influence from Russia and the USA as well as policy changes in the area of security and defence are the focus of election reporting.

Germany has voted and until the election day on 23 February 2025, interest in the federal elections in France was rather low. Current domestic political tensions in France, the fragile French government and economic policy challenges pushed the question of a new government and parliamentary majorities in the country's most important European partner into the background. The acceleration of geopolitical challenges in recent days, particularly with regard to American positions expressed at the Munich Security Conference, for example, then led to increased scrutiny of the elections. The prospect of an expected change in policy following the victory of the CDU/CSU with Friedrich Merz in the defence and security policy area was greeted with relief by the French government majority.

Ukrainian Media Landscape 2022-2024. Changes in Media During the Full-Scale Invasion

Analytical Report

Ukrainian Media Landscape 2022-2024 is a continuation of a series of analytical reviews devoted to the state of the media in Ukraine, published every few years since 2010 and compiled by the Academy of the Ukrainian Press with the support and in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. The Media Landscape traditionally contains an overview of the prevailing trends and new phenomena in the media field of Ukraine.

Germany: Federal Elections on 23 February 2025

CDU/CSU Victory – Friedrich Merz Becomes New Federal Chancellor

Summary of the results of the parliamentary elections in Germany

Romania's Economy Though the Lens of the Draghi Report

Solutions to increase competitiveness and adapt to global development trends

Kenya's Geopolitics

Raila Odinga’s Loss at the African Union Commission’s Chairman Election

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s loss in the 2025 African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship election, despite widespread endorsements, underscores the complexities of African geopolitics and regional alliances. Kenya’s failure to secure the AUC chair highlights the interplay of regional blocs, linguistic affiliations, and diplomatic manoeuvrings. The election’s outcome reshapes Kenya’s internal political landscape. Odinga’s return to domestic politics could challenge President Ruto’s administration, potentially rekindling op-position momentum and altering party alliances within the Azimio coalition and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

No clear winner in the parliamentary elections in Kosovo: Forming a government will be complicated

Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje movement becomes the strongest force without an absolute majority

The parliamentary elections held on February 9, 2025 were the first elections since independence to be held on the regular election date. However, the current election result without a clear winner may herald another phase of political instability with early elections. Although Prime Minister Albin Kurti's left-wing nationalist Vetëvendosje was by far the strongest party, it will in all likelihood need a partner to form a government. However, a governing alliance against Albin Kurti from the next three strongest parties would also be possible. Both options would face political challenges, as the local elections to be held in the fall and the presidential elections to be held in March 2026 are political breaking points for a future government.