Lebanon 2018: Elections to what end?

The policy paper number 16 published by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Maison du Futur, “Lebanon 2018: Elections to what end?” is authored by Professor Joseph Maïla. The study investigates the upcoming elections, focusing on the new electoral law and its repercussions for the formation of a new parliament.

Financial Developments in 2017

Between the Burden of the Tax Basket and the Risks of Inflated Public Spending

The policy paper number 15 between the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Maison du Futur, “Financial developments in 2017 - Between the burden of the tax basket and the risks of inflated public spending”, is authored by Roger Melki. The study highlights the impact of new taxes on budget stability and on economic growth.

Unter erhöhtem Reformdruck

Der Libanon vor den kommenden internationalen Geber- und Investorenkonferenzen

In den kommenden Wochen werden drei internationale Geber- und Investorenkon-ferenzen zur Unterstützung des Libanon stattfinden: Die Rom II-Konferenz, die für den 15. März 2018 angesetzt ist, dient der Unterstützung der libanesischen Armee und der Sicherheitskräfte, die Paris IV- (CEDRE ) am 6. April 2018 dient der Förderung der libanesischen Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur und die Brüssel II-Konferenz, anberaumt für den 24./25. April 2018, dient der Unterstützung des Landes im Rahmen der seit 2011 anhaltenden Flüchtlingskrise.

Decentralization in Lebanon

A Benchmark Study and the Way Forward

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the Democratic Renewal Movement published a policy paper on “Decentralization in Lebanon: A Benchmark Study and the Way Forward”.

Managing religious Diversity in democratic Systems

A Roadmap towards a civil State in Lebanon

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the Democratic Renewal Movement published a policy paper on “Managing religious diversity in democratic systems; a roadmap towards a civil state in Lebanon.” The policy paper was presented and discussed at a panel discussion on the 28th of October 2017.

YOU CAN STAY IN BEIRUT

TOWARDS INCLUSIVE HOUSING POLICIES

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the American University of Beirut, Issam Fares Institute, published together a policy study under the topic “You can stay in Beirut. Towards inclusive housing policies”.

Comprehensive Voter's Guide

According to Law 44/2017

The Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation and the NGO Advanced Democracy for Sustainable Peace published a booklet about the new electoral law before the upcoming parliamentary elections on May 6th 2018.

Germany and Lebanon

A REVIEW OF BILATERAL TIES, SHARED INTERESTS AND COMMON VALUES

Today’s three-day visit of German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the Lebanese Republic marks the first state visit of a German head of state to the country.

Ungewissheit und Krisenwahrnehmung im Libanon

Wie der Libanon erneut zum Stellvertreterschauplatz des saudisch-iranischen Regionalkonflikts zu werden droht

Am 4. November gab Saad Hariri während eines Besuchs in Riad im saudischen Fernsehsender Al-Arabiya seinen Rücktritt als Regierungschef des Libanon bekannt. Spätestens da wurde deutlich, in welchem Ausmaß das Land zur Arena eines aufziehenden Stellvertreterkonflikts im Regionalkonflikt zwischen dem Iran und Saudi-Arabien um den schiitisch-sunnitischen Deutungsstreit und die geostrategische sowie politisch-ideologische Kontrolle über den Nahen Osten geworden ist. Parallel zu den regionalen Entwicklungen stellt man sich im Libanon auf eine mögliche längere innenpolitische Krise ein.

Bundestag election in Germany on 24 September 2017

The results of the 2017 Bundestag election are ambivalent. Both major parties lost support. Of the small parties, FDP and AfD were able to mobilize support, while The Greens and The Left barely experienced notable changes. The CDU/CSU union performed best, thus constituting the largest faction with the mandate to form a government – which was nothing to be taken for granted after 12 years in power. Two options are conceivable politically: a Grand Coalition and a so-called “Jamaica coalition” consisting of the Union, FDP and The Greens, as currently governs in Schleswig-Holstein.