Adenauer Foundation

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation is a German political foundation affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Named after Konrad Adenauer, Germany’s first post-war chancellor, it promotes democracy, the rule of law, social market economy, and European integration. The foundation conducts research, offers political education, and supports international cooperation to strengthen democratic institutions. Its activities aim to foster responsible citizenship, political participation, and good governance, both in Germany and globally, reflecting Adenauer’s legacy of rebuilding Germany as a democratic, stable country after World War II.