Publications

Libertad de expresión y democracia: desafíos y oportunidades para el periodismo en la era digital.

Análisis crítico sobre los desafíos éticos, tecnológicos y sociales que enfrenta el periodismo frente a la desinformación en la era digital.

Violencia política y aplicación de normativa

Videos informativos

Mujeres en ruta

Bulgaria ready for the eurozone

European Commission and European Central Bank with positive convergence report

18 years after joining the EU, Bulgaria is ready to adopt the single European currency on 1 January 2026. The European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB) issued a positive assessment for the country in their extraordinary convergence report on 4 June. According to the report, Bulgaria now fulfils all the criteria for joining the eurozone. This means that the most important condition for the introduction of the euro has been met. The final political decision still has to be taken by the EU Council in the format of the Finance Ministers (ECOFIN) on 8 July. A qualified majority is sufficient for this and no consensus is required.

Elections in crisis

Weeks before the presidential elections, Bolivia is going through deep political and economic turmoil

The Andean country is confronted with a whole series of crises and conflicts, which, taken together, could jeopardize the constitutional conduct of the elections. At the same time, the Bolivian population has high hopes for the planned election, which many hope will provide a way out of the severe economic crisis. They insist on adhering to the election date and do not want to allow their right to democratic participation to be deprived by political power struggles or the country's economic problems.

Latvian local elections in June 2025

Voices of the centre, shadows of the fringes – Latvia's political fork in the road?

On 7 June 2025, Latvia held nationwide local elections for new local councils – a date that would normally attract limited international attention. This year's local elections in Latvia's capital Riga became a barometer of sentiment for the entire country: while populist actors such as Ainārs Šlesers made gains, the forces of the democratic centre were able to maintain their position – for the time being. Despite a slight increase in voter turnout, more than half of eligible voters stayed away from the polls – a result that underlines the deeper social tensions in the country. The east of Latvia remains a problem child in terms of security policy – with a view to Moscow. The mayor of Riga, Vilnis Ķirsis, and his pro-European party "New Unity" prevailed despite the difficult starting position and consolidated their role as a stabilizing force in the Latvian capital.

Strathmore Law Journal, Volume 8(1), November 2024

Beyond Formal Law: The Role of Ethics, Beliefs, and Values in Amplifying Action against Plastic Pollution in Africa

This special edition of the Strathmore Law Journal features papers from the conference “Beyond Formal Law: The Role of Ethics, Beliefs, and Values in Amplifying Action against Plastic Pollution in Africa,” held in November 2023 and co-organized by Strathmore University, UNEP, and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Rule of Law Program for Sub-Saharan Africa. Rooted in earlier discussions during the 4th International Parliamentarians Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief, the conference explored how informal norms such as ethics, beliefs, and cultural values can complement formal legal frameworks in addressing environmental challenges. The event brought together diverse stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, and its findings were shared at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution. This journal issue reflects the depth of those discussions, emphasizing a multidisciplinary and values-driven approach to environmental governance and calling for greater integration of informal norms in promoting sustainable and effective action against plastic pollution.

Making a Statement in Washington

Chancellor Merz's first visit to President Tump

Friedrich Merz has completed his first visit to Washington, DC as Federal Chancellor. After spending a night at the President’s guest house, he had his first in-person meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House. Merz later stated that there was “a good atmosphere for discussion.”

Stocktaking Ghana’s Democracy: Voter Behaviour and Political Participation

Publication of the Study on the 2024 General Elections

KAS Ghana, in collaboration with its partner, the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), is pleased to announce the publication of a comprehensive study on the 2024 general elections. The study examines in detail the many facets of Ghana's political landscape and critically analyses the factors that influence political decisions. The focus is on how these factors affect citizens' political participation and voting behaviour.

Beyond the Tipping Point

Policy Papers

The publication Policy Papers 2025, which accompanies the themes of the XXII Fort International Security Conference, is available for free download.

Judicial Financial Independence in Africa

A Study of Eleven Sub-Saharan Countries

This book, published by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation’s Rule of Law Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa, explores the vital yet often underexamined issue of judicial financial independence as a cornerstone of judicial autonomy and the rule of law. Drawing on comparative analysis across eleven African countries, it examines the legal frameworks, budgetary structures, and institutional challenges that shape the judiciary's capacity to operate free from political and financial interference. Against the backdrop of colonial legacies and contemporary governance challenges, the book highlights how executive control over judicial finances continues to undermine the separation of powers and the effective delivery of justice. It offers concrete recommendations to enhance financial independence, bridging the gap between legal commitments and practical implementation. Intended as a resource for policymakers, legal professionals, and advocates, this publication underscores the imperative of protecting judicial autonomy as a foundation for democracy, good governance, and human rights in Sub-Saharan Africa.