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Democracy protects. Protects democracy.

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Democracy protects. Protects democracy

Crises and conflicts are increasing worldwide, the number of democratic states is decreasing. Even in Germany, which has just celebrated the 75th anniversary of its Basic Law, confidence in the functioning of democracy is waning and calls for simple solutions to complex problems are becoming ever louder. Democratic parties are losing support among the population, while populist and extremist parties and movements are experiencing an unprecedented rise in popularity in the history of the Federal Republic. Quite a few people are even asking themselves whether democracies and liberal societies can solve the challenges of the present at all.

We want to discuss how this can be achieved and why we must succeed. Under the title ‘Democracy protects. Protect democracy’ at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's annual day on 12 September 2024, we will be taking part in the political debate in line with our motto ’Together. Democracy. Shaping.’ In addition to other interesting dialogue partners, we are expecting Friedrich Merz MdB, Chairman of the CDU, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden, Ebba Busch, among others.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung cordially invites you to take part in this day to contribute your perspectives, share experiences and discuss how we can shape and strengthen democracy together.

 

Program

The KAS Day - YOUTH POLICY DAY

(only with separate invitation)

09:00 - 10:00 a.m.
VIGOUR INSTEAD OF SENTIMENT

09:00 - 09:05 a.m.
Introduction

Michael Thielen
Secretary General of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

09:05 - 09:10 a.m.
Poetry Slam

Julian Heun
Poetry Slammer, Author

09:10 – 10.00 a.m.
WITH CONFIDENCE FROM THE ‘MOOD DEMOCRACY’

Panel discussion

Serap Güler MdB
Member of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag

Eduard Heger
Former Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic

 

Moderation

Nils Thieben
Director of Studies Ludwig Windthorst House

 

Location: Forum of the Academy

GER/EN

 

10:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
DEMOCRACY LAB

WORKSHOP I
Understanding democracy: How do I form an opinion?

Daniel Spliethoff
Reporter RTL Direct

 

Location: Forum of the Academy

GER/EN 

 

WORKSHOP II
Democracy on the net: How do I position myself on Twitter & Co.

Daniel Eck
ProducerProducer ‘Union Bubble Talk’

 

Location: JKS Academy

GER

 

 

WORKSHOP III
Demokratie international: Preserving democracy against the odds?

Rishika Raka
Indian National Congress, India

Benazir Komarudin
Golkar Party, Indonesia

Zainodin Buisan
Young Centrist Union, Philippines

 

Moderation

Moritz Fink
Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia/Singapore Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

 

Location: Academy/Bernhard Vogel Hall

EN

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK

2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
EVALUATION OF THE WORKSHOPS

Poetry Slam

Julian Heun
Director of Studies Ludwig Windthorst House Poetry Slammer, Author

 

Moderation

Nils Thieben
Director of Studies Ludwig Windthorst House

2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
AWARD CEREMONY DEMOCRACY SHAPERS 2024

Introduction

Prof Dr Norbert Lammert
Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Former President of the Bundestag

 
Presentation of the winning project 

Dr Sandra Busch-Janser
Deputy Head of Political Education and Head of Political Education Forums at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

Konstantin Gerbrich
‘Demokratiegestalter-Tour’ political education forums of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

 

Moderation

Nils Thieben
Director of Studies Ludwig Windthorst House

 

Location: Forum of the Academy

GER/EN

 

The KAS Day

(for invited guests only)

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
THREE BECOMES SEVEN PLUS X - PARTY SYSTEMS ON THE MOVE

Introduction

Hermann Gröhe MdB
Deputy Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

 

Panel discussion

Philipp Amthor MdB
CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag

Dr Philipp Birkenmaier
Federal Managing Director of the CDU Germany

Prof Dr Ursula Münch
Director of the Academy for Political Education Tutzing

Nadine Lindner
Correspondent Deutschlandradio

 

 

Moderation

Sebastian Weise
Digital Democracy of th Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

 

Ort: Forum of the Academy

DE/EN

5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
DNA OF DEMOCRACY - INK WITH THE DNA OF OUR BASIC LAW

Presentation of the project and handover of the ink to

Prof Dr Norbert Lammert
Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Former President of the Bundestag

 

Location: JKS

GER

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
DEMOCRACIES UNDER PRESSURE?

Introduction

Prof Dr Norbert Lammert
Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Former President of the Bundestag

 

Keynote

Friedrich Merz MdB
Chairman of the CDU Germany and the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag

 

Ebba Busch
Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden
Minister of Energy and Economic Affairs of Sweden

 

 

In dialogue

Ebba Busch
Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden
Minister of Energy and Economic Affairs of Sweden

 

Friedrich Merz MdB
Chairman of the CDU Germany and the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag

 

Moderation

Caroline Kanter
Deputy Head of the European and International Cooperation Department of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

 

Location: Forum of the Academy

GER/EN

From 7:30 p.m.
RECEPTION


 

Speakers

Ebba Busch

Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden
Minister of Energy and Economic Affairs of Sweden

Friedrich Merz MdB

Chairman of the CDU Germany and the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag

Philipp Amthor MdB

CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag

Dr Philipp Birkenmaier

Federal Managing Director of the CDU Germany

Hermann Gröhe MdB

Deputy Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

Serap Gueler MdB

Member of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag

Nadine Lindner

Correspondent Deutschlandradio

Prof Dr Ursula Münch

Director of the Academy for Political Education Tutzing

Eduart Heger

Former Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic

Julian Heun

Poetry Slammer, Author

Niels Thieben

Director of Studies Ludwig Windthorst House


 

Main topics

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's leitmotif "Shaping.Democracy.Together" is supported by a thematic focus. The three focal themes of innovation, security and representation, and participation make it clear which topics the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung will be dealing with intensively in the coming years.

#KAS4Security

 

Our security cannot be taken for granted. On our focus page on "Security", our experts explain why and where democracy, the rule of law, peace, freedom, prosperity and solidarity are in danger and what we can do to counteract this.

 

#KAS4Security

#KAS4Innovation

 

Innovations are indispensable if we want to solve the great tasks facing humanity. For us, these are first and foremost peace and security, freedom and justice, the preservation of creation and our prosperity. At the same time, innovations raise ethical and socio-political questions. On our focus page on the topic of "Innovation", our experts explain how we position ourselves in this field of tension and promote an innovation-friendly climate.

 

#KAS4Innovation

#KAS4Democracy

 

When we are asked what we do, the answer could well be short: We care about democracy. Here in Germany and elsewhere in the world. On our focus page on "Representation and Participation" we explain how we do it, what challenges we face and who our partners are.

 

#KAS4Democracy

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Academy of the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation
Tiergartenstr. 35,
10785 Berlin
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‘We are witnesses to a real upheaval’: KAS Day 2024 - Democracy protects. Protects democracy.
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Susanne Kophal

Head of Event Management

susanne.kophal@kas.de +49 30 26996-3216
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