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150 Jahre Konrad Adenauer - Politiker. Europäer. Bürger.

Skulptureninstallation - Ottmar Hörl: Konrad Adenauer

Ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt der Stadt Bad Honnef, der Stiftung Bundeskanzler-Adenauer-Haus und der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.

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Presidential elections in Peru

Keiko Fujimori heads to a run-off for the fourth time

On April 12, presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Peru. The vote count indicates an election victory for Keiko Fujimori with 17 percent of the vote.

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Global Economic Governance in a Fragmented World

How Geopolitics Shapes International Cooperation and its Institutions

Four chapters offer a multi‑dimensional perspective on the challenges and potential pathways for the future architecture of global economic governance.

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New Ideas for an Agile and Future-proof German Military

Technological advances, hybrid and cognitive attacks on Germany and its allies, and changing communication conditions are challenging the Bundeswehr.

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Alarming Decline in Biodiversity

Insights to the value of ecosystem service for the economy

The loss of biodiversity is progressing worldwide on a historic scale and endangers key ecosystem services – from pollination to coastal protection to water supply.

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Frauen im Handwerk – Deine Zukunft im Macherinnen-Beruf!

Am Girls‘Day lädt die Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung gemeinsam mit der CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion am 23. April junge Frauen aus Berlin in die Akademie der KAS und in den Bundestag ein

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Main topics of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation

The leitmotif of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation "Shaping.Democracy.Together." is supported by a thematic focus. With the three main topics Growth needs Innovation, Freedom needs Security and Democracy needs Participation, it is made clear which topics the Konrad Adenauer Foundation will focus on in the coming years.

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Media library

KAS USA Video

Mitwirken am Friedensprozess im Nahen Osten

Jürgen Hardt, foreign policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group, in Washington D.C.

New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

Conflict and control: Jihadists, military regimes and international interests in the Sahel region

Military regimes are consolidating their power, while international players such as the USA, Russia, Turkey and the Gulf states are systematically expanding their influence.

Erststimme #115

Hendrik Wüst: 40 Jahre CDU NRW. Podcast zur Gründung des Landesverbands am 8. März 1986

Vor 40 Jahren, am 8. März 1986, gründete sich der Landesverband Nordrhein-Westfalen der CDU. Wie das sein kann, obwohl die CDU bereits 1947 Ministerpräsidenten stellte – das klären ...

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New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

How the Baltic states live with pressure from Russia

What can we learn from the Baltic states in terms of cyber defence, reserves and resilience? How vulnerable are our critical infrastructures at present?

New episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

Ice, power, military – why Greenland is suddenly so important

What is Donald Trump's real interest in Greenland? And what does all this mean for Europe, NATO and the people who live there?

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Current publications

Keiko Fujimor IMAGO / Kyodo News

Presidential elections in Peru

Keiko Fujimori heads to a run-off for the fourth time

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Ukraine Air War Monitor Vol XV

Analyses for the Protection of Ukrainian Cities and Infrastructure

AUR supporters and backers of former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu are holding a protest in Bucharest, Romania, March 1, 2025. Vlad Bereholschi, Imago

The Growing Success of Right-Wing Populists Is Exposing Democratic Deficits in Romania

Crisis of Confidence and a Disoriented Centre

Members of the Marine Corps Reserve Association tear apart a large banner depicting the face of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol during a rally demanding his arrest in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, on January 9, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. NurPhoto, Imago

The Challenges of Polarisation Facing the Conservative Side of South Korean Politics

A Political K-Drama Stuck on Repeat

Cape Town, July 19, 2024: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Opening of Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, July 18, 2024. Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will advance three strategic priorities over the next five years in a bid to promote economic growth and reduce poverty. Xinhua, Imago

South Africa’s Fragile Political Centre

Between Polarisation and Populism

FPOE club chairman Herbert Kickl after talks with the Federal President, Vienna (Austria). photonews.at, Imago

Reflections on How to Deal with Far-Right Parties in Europe

Door Open or Door Closed?

September 23, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: From left, Japan s former Economic Security Minister Takayuki Kobayashi, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi and Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, pose prior to Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election candidates joint press conference at LDP headquarters in Tokyo. Zuma Press Wire, Imago

Polarisation and the Political Centre in Japan

How the Liberal Democratic Party Staged Its Comeback

The Moroccan House of Representatives in the center of Rabat. Zoonar, Imago

Morocco’s Political Centre in a Hybrid System

Between Party Pluralism and Monarchical Influence

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and Argentinian President Javier Milei greet from the balcony of the Argentine Government House in Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 30, 2024. Anadolu Agency, Imago

Latin America’s Party Landscape Shifts to the Right

Polarisation, Populism, Pragmatism

People arrive to cast their votes during parliamentary and presidential elections in Accra, Ghana on December 07, 2024. Anadolu Agency, Imago

How Can Centre-Right Parties Hold Their Ground in Africa?

A Look at the Democracy Union of Africa

The Centre-Right, Cover International Reports, Issue 1/2026 Design: sustentio

Editorial of the issue: “The Centre-Right”

Sarajevo Stadt IMAGO / imagebroker

Bosnia and Herzegovina in the election year 2026

Stagnation, regression, or a new beginning?

Red seismic wave over Globe with physical map on it. Depositphotos, Imago

“We have our seismographs all around the world.”

An Interview with Caroline Kanter

Citizen and Participation Cover Horizontal

Citizenship and Participation in Local Governance: Lessons Learned from University Students

Workbook for Lower Local Councillors in Uganda

A workbook for lower local councillors in Uganda

Teaser_Global_Economics KALUZA + SCHMID

Global Economic Governance in a Fragmented World

How Geopolitics Shapes International Cooperation and its Institutions

Dänemark Flagge IMAGO / Lobeca

Parliamentary Elections in Denmark

Setting the Course for the Country’s Future Direction

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Multipolarity and the Rise of a Geopolitical Europe: ASEAN’s Strategic Choices and Thailand’s Path Fo...

The proceedings on key insights, debates, and challenges

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Money Laundering in Intermediate Economies: New Study on Côte d’Ivoire

A comprehensive analysis of mechanisms, risks, and policy responses to money laundering in Côte d’Ivoire

Zwei Personen mit schwarzer Gesichtsmaske sitzen auf Klappstühlen und steuern Drohnenfernbedienungen, eine trägt Bundeswehr-Uniform mit Abzeichen IMAGO / Sven Simon

More AI for Defence and Resilience

New Ideas for an Agile and Future-proof German Military

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Events

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Dorfliebe-Tour Sachsen-Anhalt

Kommen Sie mit uns ins Gespräch!

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Europas Zukunft im Weltraum

Ringvorlesung an der Universität Bonn

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Mit dem Demokratiebus quer durch Sachsen-Anhalt

#NurZusammenLäufts

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Jugendforum: Perspektiven. Geteilt!?

Widerstand und Oppostion in Ost und West

Current event reports

Current event reports

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Quo vadis NATO? – Zeitenwende in den transatlantischen Beziehungen

Bericht vom Cadenabbia-Seminar in Kooperation mit der Deutschen Atlantischen Gesellschaft e.V. (29.03.-01.04.2026)

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„Demokratie braucht Bildung – Bildung braucht Haltung“

4. Hanna‑Renate‑Laurien‑Rede

Schriftzug

Wir wählen die Freiheit

Von der wertebasierten Sicherheitspolitik Adenauers zur nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie

Hybride Kriegführung Thomas Ehlen / kas.de

Resilienz stärken in der Ära der "Zeitenwende"

Was wir in unseren Städten und Gemeinden unternehmen können

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Vier Jahre Krieg gegen die Ukraine: Die Auswirkungen der Besatzung und die Lehren für Europa

Eine Veranstaltung in Kooperation mit der Europa-Union Kassel am 26.02.2026

Lisa-Martina Klein, Prof. Sönke Neitzel und Dr. Jana Puglierin KAS

Jörg-Schönbohm-Rede 2026

Zur Zukunft der Bundeswehr

Merz Tobias Koch/KAS

Cafe Kyiv 2026

“Ukraine is freedom-loving, diverse, European!”

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Prof. Lammert, Hape Kerkeling Eden/ City-Press

“Ambassador for our values and democracy”

Official handover at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Sendker, Gießler

Teilhabe sichern – Barrieren abbauen: Politische Strategien für eine inklusive Gesellschaft

Bericht vom 53. #HessenKAS-Live vom 21. Januar 2026

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Europas Wettbewerbsfähigkeit sichern

Wie Deutschland und Europa international bestehen können

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Russlands Besatzungspolitik

Zwangskonversion und Terror

Europa-Rede 2025 KAS / Jens Jeske

"At the side of those who stand up for freedom and democracy"

State of Europe 2025

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Transatlantischer und Europäischer Zusammenhalt unter Druck: Die Bündnisfrage unter Donald Trump

Bericht vom Cadenabbia-Seminar in Kooperation mit der Deutschen Atlantischen Gesellschaft e.V.

Kas.de

"Wir brauchen für den Wohnungsmarkt einen Befreiungsschlag"

Stadt. Land. Wohnraum? – Der Wohnkongress für alle

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Kognitive Kriegsführung als neue Kriegsform in alten Krisengebieten

Bericht von der Veranstaltung in Kassel vom 11. Oktober 2025

3. Oktober - Tag der Deutschen Einheit OR

35 Jahre Wiedervereinigung

Herausforderungen auf dem Weg zur inneren Einheit

Kas.de

„Unsere Demokratie. Unsere Verantwortung.“

Tag der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung 2025 – Welt in Unordnung?!

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Im Fokus: Systemkonflikte zwischen Demokratien und Autokratien

8. Bonner Forum zur Einheit

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Demokratie on Tour - Eschwege

Der Demokratiebus in Eschwege

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Dorfliebe – Politik persönlich nehmen

Ein Bericht über unsere Dorfliebe-Station in Mengerskirchen-Waldernbach.

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