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Konrad Adenauer Foundation's Annual Media Meeting Holds with New Leadership
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) held its annual Media Meeting on June 2nd, 2025, at a rooftop terrace of an academy near Tiergarten. The event was attended by over 250 guests from media, politics, and associations.
Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert, the KAS's chairman, delivered a welcome speech at the event. The nature of the speeches and discussions that took place during the meeting remains undisclosed.
One of the highlights of the meeting was the introduction of Dr. Mark Speich as the new general secretary of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Dr. Speich will commence his new position on July 1st, 2025.
Dr. Speich brings a wealth of political and administrative experience to his new role. He served as Staatssekretär (State Secretary) for Federal and European Affairs, International Affairs, and later for Media in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany from 2017 to 2025.
In his new capacity as Generalsekretär, Dr. Speich will manage the foundation's diverse political education, analyses, and events focused on themes such as innovation, security, and democratic participation, which are the foundation's main topics for the coming years. His responsibilities include executing the foundation’s strategic goals and handling its day-to-day administration under the leadership of the foundation's board.
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation did not announce any specific initiatives or projects during the Media Meeting. No mention was made of any awards or recognitions presented at the event.
Dr. Mark Speich, with his extensive background, now leads the Konrad Adenauer Foundation’s efforts in shaping democratic education and policy discourse as its Generalsekretär.
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The Konrad Adenauer Foundation, a key player in political education, analyses, and events, holds discussions on various themes like innovation, security, and democratic participation in their general-news meetings. The newly appointed Generalsekretär, Dr. Mark Speich, brings his political experience and expertise gained from his previous role as Staatssekretär to lead these discussions.
