Publications

Cathedra Adenauer 2024

During October and November 2024, KAS in cooperation with the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies from Brussels, Academy for European Integration from Skopje, Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus” in Skopje, University St Kliment Ohridski in Bitola and the Faculty of Law at the University "Goce Delchev" in Stip organized three discussions within the framework of the Cathedra Adenauer 2024.

Strengthening the capacities of the MPs

Representative democracy and the challenges for parliamentarism

From 18 to 20 October 2024, a three-day event was held in Krushevo, organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation for the new parliamentary group of VMRO-DPMNE and the Coalition.

Handbook on 2024 Parliamentary Elections in North Macedonia

Second updated edition

Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Institute for Democracy Societas Civilis from Skopje prepared the second updated edition of the Handbook on 2024 Parliamentary Elections in North Macedonia.

Handbook on 2024 Presidential Elections in North Macedonia

Second updated edition

Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Institute for Democracy Societas Civilis from Skopje prepared the second updated edition of the Handbook on 2024 Presidential Elections in North Macedonia.

Political Thought Nr.68

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Institute for Democracy "Societas Civilis" from Skopje would like to present you the 68th issue of the journal “Political Thought”.

Presidential and parliamentary elections in North Macedonia: victory for the opposition VMRO-DPMNE

VMRO-DPMNE returns to government after seven years

This may in the Republic of North Macedonia presidential- and parliamentary elections took place. The EPP-party VMRO-DPMNE could celebrate an outstanding victory in both elections. The president of VMRO-DPMNE Hristijan Mickoski becomes new primeminister and Gordana Siljanovska Davkova was elected as first woman as president of the country. The main topics of the elections were the dysfunctionality of the state, corruption and the dramatic situation in the healthcare and education system. The EU accession was not an important topic during the electoral campaigns. The ruling social democrats suffered a devastating defeat. The future government will be coalition of VMRO-DPMNE, Albania opposition alliance and the small party ZNAM of former social democrats. The new government will face a lot of challenges in the country but also on international level. The unsolved identity issues with Bulgaria and new discussions about the Prespes-agreement may continue to obstacle the path towards EU. The new government has to act wisely and less emotionally. Indeed at the moment there are more opposite moves. Domestically the new government will focus on economic development and attract foreign investments.

Regional Summer School 2024

Society and Religion: Ethnic Groups, Identity and Nationalism

The Regional Summer School 2024, titled "Society and Religion: Ethnic Groups, Identity and Nationalism" was held between 17. -20. June 2024 in Skopje, North Macedonia. The event gathered 20 students from South-East Europe, aiming to explore various societal and religious issues through a series of lectures and study visits.

Europe Day 2024

Celebration of Europe Day – 9 May

On 04 June 2024 the event dedicated to the celebration of Europe Day – 9 May was organized by the European Movement of North Macedonia and Konrad Adenauer Foundation. After the welcoming addresses, a panel discussion on the topic "The European Union as a challenge and the challenges of the EU: Europe 74 years since the Schuman Declaration" was held.

Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst: Is North Macedonia Vulnerable to Economic Pressure by the People’s Republic of China?

Analysis

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Association for strategy development, research, education and promotion of international values ESTIMA published a joint policy paper on “Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst: Is North Macedonia Vulnerable to Economic Pressure by the People’s Republic of China?”.

Handbook on 2024 Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of North Macedonia

First edition

Traditionally, since 2013, every election year, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Office in Skopje (KAS) and the Institute for Democracy “Societas Civilis” from Skopje (IDSCS) prepare handbooks for the electoral processes in the country.