Publications

Call for Papers for the 72nd issue of Political Thought

“Political Thought” is a thematic journal on political and social issues. The International Editorial Board of the journal wishes to announce an open call for original articles for the upcoming 72nd issue in the fields of (but not limited to) Europe, External Actors, Innovation and Security.

35 Years of Independence: Foreign Policy

Public Opinion Survey

The publication “35 Years of Independence: Foreign Policy (Public Opinion Survey)” examines how citizens assess the country’s foreign-policy development thirty-five years after independence, including its principal achievements and challenges, international position, external influences, diplomatic capacity, and priorities for the future. 

Summer School for Young Journalists and Media Workers

New Technologies, Safety, Investigation and Ethics in Journalism

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), in cooperation with the Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM), organised a Summer School for Young Journalists and Media Workers within the framework of the Training Academy for Journalists and Media Workers (T-AJM), held from 21 to 25 July 2026 in Ohrid.

Regional Summer School 2026

Society and Religion: Ethnic Groups, Identity and Nationalism

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in cooperation with the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, successfully organized a four-day educational programme in Ohrid dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between identity, religion, democracy, media literacy and European values. The event brought together young participants for a series of lectures, workshops, discussions and study visits aimed at strengthening critical thinking, intercultural understanding and civic engagement.

Launch of the Western Balkans Competitiveness and Innovation Index

Measuring Innovation for Sustainable and Smart Growth

On 27 May in Skopje, the Center for Research and Policy Making, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, organized an event dedicated to competitiveness, innovation, and digital transformation in the Western Balkans countries, during which the Western Balkans Competitiveness and Innovation Index was presented.

Europe Day 2026

From the Schuman Vision to Geopolitical Reality: The New Challenges of European Integration More Than Seven Decades Later

On 20 May 2026, the conference entitled “Seven Decades Later: From Schuman's Vision to Europe's New Geopolitical Challenges” was held in Skopje, organised by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), the European Movement in the Republic of North Macedonia and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies (WMCES). The event was organised within the framework of the celebration of Europe Day – 9 May and served as a platform for discussion on current European challenges, the European Union enlargement process and the role of young people in the future of Europe.

Interreligious Classroom

The role of the Theologian in 21st Century: Challenges and Competencies

Within the framework of the “Interreligious Classroom” project, a significant study visit was carried out to two locations of exceptional cultural and religious importance in Skopje—the Church of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God and the Sultan Murat Mosque. This event represented another step toward deepening interreligious understanding and building trust among young theologians in the country.

Women’s Leadership

European Integration of the Western Balkans in the Light of Security and Technological Challenges in Europe

From 17 to 19 April 2026 in Skopje, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the Women’s Union of VMRO-DPMNE and EPP Women, organized an international event entitled “Women’s Leadership – European Integration of the Western Balkans in the Light of Security and Technological Challenges in Europe”.

EDS Winter University 2026

Youth Vision 2030 – Western Balkans, Stability and AI in Education

The EDS Winter University 2026 on the topic “Youth Vision 2030 – Western Balkans, Stability and AI in Education”, organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), European Democrat Students (EDS) and the Youth Forces Union of VMRO-DPMNE, was held from 26 to 29 March in Skopje.

Regional School Security 2026: Regional security challenges in times of global geopolitical shifts

From 12 to 14 March 2026, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Office in North Macedonia, in cooperation with the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, successfully organized the Regional School Security 2026 in Ohrid. The three-day event brought together students, young professionals, and experts from three countries in the Region, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Serbia, to discuss pressing security challenges in the context of evolving global geopolitical dynamics.