Perspectives on the Year 2017 www.kas.de Editorial 01 Table of Contents Dear Reader, Editorial 1 Our 2017 Topics 3 Departments of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung 23 The year 2017 was characterized by turmoil not only in international relations, but also in European and With Confidence into the Future 4 European and International Cooperation 24 German domestic politics. During his first year in Freedom and Security – The Future of Europe 6 Academic Promotion and Culture 26 office, American President Donald Trump has held We Choose Freedom – The Adenauer Year 8 Politics and Consulting 28 the world in suspense as a result of his fundamental Migration and Integration 10 Reference and Research Services, reshaping of trade, immigration, and foreign policies. Reformation and Freedom of Religion 12 Archives of Christian-Democratic Politics 30 Germany cannot insulate itself from these changes to Democracy, Elections, Civic Education 32 Multilateralism and alliances are increasingly being the international order. This has led many to become and Young Political Talent 14 Communication 34 called into question. This is also the case for the apprehensive, while others, in turn, have intentionally European Union, which, in the wake of Brexit, sep- taken advantage of the situation to promote their aratist aspirations, and disagreement among mem- own aims. Our country, however, is well prepared for The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung 16 Names, Facts, Annual Accounts 36 ber states on key issues such as the refugee crisis, future challenges. Employment is at a record level, finds itself confronted with a crucial test. In addition, the budget is on a solid footing, and investment in About Us 17 Annual Accounts 37 populist political parties and movements have been education and research is greater than ever before. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Figures 18 Joint Declaration on State Funding gaining strength in many countries and have acted Germany is a successful democracy, a reliable ally, Our 2017 Laureates 22 of Political Foundations 40 to exac er bate the crisis. By contrast, the French have committed to European integration, and a respected Board of Directors of clearly expressed their support for Europe by electing partner. the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e. V. 41 Emmanuel Macron as their president. The conse- Members of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e. V. 43 quences of the Syrian civil war can be felt far beyond As such, the work of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung The Villa La Collina in Cadenabbia 47 the boundaries of the Middle East. And 2017 has in 2017 can be summarized under the leitmotif of Academic Promotion Committees 48 also seen series of devastating terrorist attacks both “With Confidence into the Future”. As part of our work within Europe and abroad. in Germany, Europe, and throughout the world, we provide analyses necessary for policy making, conduct Publication Information 49 research on historical and political themes, advise domestic, European, and international decision- makers on politics, the economy, and society, support talented young people, and promote literature, art, and culture. 20 Editorial We will continue to engage in discussions focusing on the future. We concern ourselves with the state of democracy and with the central theme of education. We inquire into what binds us together as a society and the driving forces behind it. We seek answers that Our 2017 are as close as possible to the concerns of citizens in order to encourage a willingness to change wherever necessary. Topics This annual review highlights a selection of the We would also like to extend our thanks to the various activities of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. commit tee members for their constructive cooper- Taken together with additional information provided ation, as well as to the Freundeskreis (Friends of the on our web site (www.kas.de), it reflects the high level Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung), our donors, sponsors, of commitment, competence, and dedication of our and partners for their support. We will continue to staff and contributors both in Germany and abroad. make every effort to justify the trust placed in us. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to them all. We hold the future in our own hands. Let us vigor- ously work together in a combined effort to write the next chapter in the story of our country! Berlin/Sankt Augustin, August 2018 Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert Michael Thielen Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering 40 Our 2017 Topics Our 2017 Topics 05 With Confidence into the Future by Andreas Kleine-Kraneburg and Lukas Lingenthal This year’s leitmotif of the Adenauer-Stiftung is also reflected in the work with young scholarship Despite all the complex challenges in the world recipients from our scholarship today, there are plenty of reasons to face the In the area of political and civic education, the foun- programme. Against the backdrop future with confidence. This was the focus of our dation organized some 170 events across Germany of populist attacks on democracy, 2017 leitmotif. attended by an interested public numbering close to we have hosted numerous semi- 14,000 and that covered various topics and questions nars dealing with the foundations In 2017, Germany has once again demonstrated its on how to shape the future. and the future of a free and economic, social, and cultural strength as a country In terms of the foundation’s inter- democratic state based on the in the heart of Europe. The employment levels contin- Among these events, special emphasis was given to national activities, support given to rule of law, as well as to determine ued to rise, the budget was balanced, investment in a series of talks given throughout the country enti- politically engaged adolescents and appropriate approaches to address education and research was greater than ever before, tled “Germany. The next Chapter. With Confidence young adults represents an impor- populism. With its journal Zukunft 2017 and the social system remained one of the most into the Future”. In light of the general situation and tant core feature of our work. (Future 2017), the foundation efficient worldwide. Yet, this year was also character- the public mood in Germany, the 38 symposiums A major strong point in this respect Another important sphere of activ- pooled together relevant topics ized by complex crises, which deeply shook familiar offered views on the future that focused on the was our continuation in 2017 of ity was the debate on the future on the future and the professional structures both in Europe and the world. challenges and perspectives, as well as the demands the regional formats to promote of Europe. To further discussion, skills of our staff and external and opportunities that we are facing. In particular, young politicians, such as the encounter seminars were organ- experts to create a publication that The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, adhering to its leit- they dealt with themes such as promoting innovation Diplomados in Latin America, the ized, predominantly in the border would promote debate and illus- motif for 2017 “With Confidence into the Future”, was and creativity in business and society, democracy and Election Bridge Academy in Africa, regions of France, Poland, Estonia, trate those themes that will shape therefore concerned to send a clear message on the political stability, political culture and social cohesion, and the KASYP seminars in Asia. and Italy. These also served as an the work of the Konrad-Adenauer- need for greater confidence, as well as to promote the future of a united Europe, and questions of exchange forum with students Stiftung in the years to come. the idea of a reliable, stable, bold, dynamic, curious, international stability and the role of Germany. These Once again, our strengths in inter- from the host countries. It formulates just those challenges and innovative republic, all without ignoring the fears intensive lecture and discussion events featured par- national network activity and our which we will confront while facing and worries of the population. The many activities ticipation by representatives of business, science, the support for young journalists were the future with confidence. conducted by the various departments of the Konrad- media, and other fields, and always included either combined to organize seminars to Adenauer-Stiftung evidently demonstrate that we current or former members of government, federal promote quality journalism utiliz- should have confidence in our democracy and demo- parliamentarians, or state politicians. ing new formats. One such exam- cratic institutions, as well as the social, economic, and ple was provided by young Ger- cultural capabilities of our country. We have endeav- man and French journalists who oured to encouraged young people, in particular, binationally worked in tandem to to be aware of the creative possibilities open to them report from Paris for the Internet and to take advantage of these opportunities. This platform bonjournalist.eu on the was especially evident during our Zukunftskonferenz run-up to the French presidential (a conference addressing topics that may be relevant elections. in the future), where Chancellor Angela Merkel, in addressing some 250 young men and women in our academy, spoke about her vision for the future, the potential for growth, and the global order. 60 Our 2017 Topics Our 2017 Topics 07 Freedom and Security – The Future of Europe A better understanding of the priorities and prob- by Olaf Wientzek Differences between EU member states