Veranstaltungen

Crisis of Democracy? The Role of Political Parties in the Year of Global Elections 2024

A roundtable event on the importance of political parties and electoral developments for Global Europe (2024-2029)

Political parties play a vital role in consolidating democracy by acting as intermediaries between the public and government, organizing diverse viewpoints, and fostering policy debates. They ensure accountability through electoral competition and promote political participation. However, modern challenges like resource shortages and ideological rifts hinder their effectiveness, leading to the rise of new parties addressing contemporary issues. An upcoming roundtable, organized by the New EU Commission, brings global party representatives together to share experiences and strengthen democratic governance. Focusing on the 2024 elections, this event will promote collaboration, mutual learning, and international dialogue on democracy promotion.

EVENT REPORT - THE INDO-PACIFIC: A NEW GLOBAL CENTRE OF GRAVITY?

Saturday, 10 June 2023 - EU Parliament, Strasbourg - Authors: Clara Burkhardt, Jonas Nitschke.

On June 10, 2023, the European Parliament in ASEAN and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s Multinational Development Policy Dialogue (MDPD) together with the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Democracy Partnerships organized a panel discussion at the European Parliament focusing on strengthened EU-Indo-Pacific relations.

Demystifying Russian security engagement in the Sahel: Can Europe fill the emerging security vacuum?

28 February 2023 - European Parliament - Follow the link to register.

The Youth Action Plan in EU external action – a new era of global youth empowerment?

By Theresa Rohrhirsch and Janne Leino

On the 12th of December the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Multinational Development Policy Dialogue (KAS MDPD) organised discussion round titled "The Youth Action Plan in EU external action – a new era of global youth empowerment?". Invited speakers from the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Youth Sounding Board (YSB) of the European Commission Directorate General for International Partnerships and the African Union (AU) Diaspora Youth Initiative discussed how the new "Youth Action Plan in EU external action" (YAP) published by the EU Commission could strengthen global youth engagement.

European knowledge pool - is it leaking?

Event Report - Monday, 26 September 2022 - Brussels, Belgium

Event report - Authors: Theresa Rohrhirsch, Janne Leino.

Young Voices: European Engagement and the EU's Image

Policy Workshop

15. July 2022 - (CEST) - KAS MDPD is hosting a closed-door policy workshop with youth representatives and EU decision makers on the future of EU's youth engagement. Take a look at the program and apply to participate!

"China’s and Russia’s Security Engagement in Central Asia - Suggestions for a European Response"

Authors: Constantin Knuhr, Janne Leino (KAS MDPD Brussels).

In cooperation with the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC), KAS MDPD organized a closed-door, Chatham House rules background talk “China´s and Russia's Security Engagement in Central Asia – Suggestions for a European Response”. The event was hosted by the EPP Group Coordinator for Foreign Affairs MEP Michael Gahler (DE) and brought together around 35 experts from the institutions of the European Union, NATO, academia, and the think tank sector.

Global Business Perspectives on the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Business Dialogue for Sustainability

In February 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD). The directive aims to prescribe large companies and smaller companies in high-risk sectors to carry out human rights and environmental due diligence in their business operations, as well as in their subsidiaries and in global value chains.

China's security cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean: Implications for Europe

Brussels, Belgium - Wednesday, 11 May 2022

On the 11th of May 2022 the Multinational Development Policy Dialogue (MDPD) Brussels of the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation in cooperation with the European People´s Party (EPP) and MEP Javier Zarzalejos organized a closed-door Chatham House rules Expert Exchange on the topic of “China´s security cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean: Implications for Europe”. The event brought together around 25 experts, policy makers and academics working on the topic to openly discuss the challenges the European Union faces through China´s rising influence in the region.

Perspectives on Southeast Asia

China's Security and Defence Cooperation in Southeast Asia and possible German and European responses

On January 18th, 2022, the KAS Department Asia and the Pacific (Berlin) and KAS Multinational Development Policy Dialogue (KAS MDPD) in Brussels co-hosted a closed-door online event dedicated to discuss China´s security and defence cooperation in Southeast Asia (SEA) as well as the new German governments policy towards the region.