Hanns Seidel Foundation Palestinian Territories

25/05/2026

Ready to spend several months working inside the German Bundestag? 🇩🇪

Applications are now open for the 2027 International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) of the German Bundestag.

The programme offers young graduates the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the German Parliament and political life in Berlin.

Who can apply?
• Palestinians from the Palestinian Territories
• Under 30 years old
• Strong German language skills
• Interest and engagement in politics and society
• University degree (minimum BA)

Application deadline: 31 July 2026

More information:
https://www.bundestag.de/en/europe/international/exchange/ips/ips-201258

Apply here:
https://www.bundestag.de/europa_internationales/ips/bewerbung/bewerbung-244992

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

28/04/2026

We are excited to share the newest Hanns Seidel Foundation newsletter, spotlighting seismic political changes from Hungary's 2026 election shock ending Orbán's era, Cuba's deepening blackouts, Spain's tensions under Sánchez, and Japan's reform momentum.

Dive into expert analysis on scam networks in Southeast Asia, EU history revisited, Ukraine's wartime art, our Ecuador impact, German elections unpacked, and more including a feature on Jerusalem's Dr. Daniel Schwake advancing dialogue.

https://europe.hss.de/en/global-perspectives/

Enjoy your read!

03/03/2026

How do winter, water, and electoral maps become tools of power?

In our new Global Perspectives newsletter, we unpack Russia’s weaponisation of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the 2026 Munich Security Conference theme “Under Destruction”, and why resources like water and critical raw materials now sit at the heart of security debates.

We also look at Latin America’s rightward tilt, Bulgaria’s euro entry amid political turbulence, the stakes of Bangsamoro’s elections, and how circular economies and civil society networks are shaping climate and economic resilience worldwide.

To our friends and partners, we’re holding you in mind. Please stay safe, take care of one another, and reach out if staying connected can be of support.

Dive into the full issue here:

2026 opens with a world in flux - where winter becomes a weapon of war, electoral maps redraw political futures, and resources increasingly define global influence. In Ukraine, infrastructure has become a battlefield as Russia’s energy strikes raise urgent questions about European security and nuc...

18/01/2026

As we begin 2026, we wish our partners and friends a belated Happy New Year. We're delighted to share the eleventh edition of our Global Perspectives newsletter.

https://tinyurl.com/HSFGP11

This issue explores how global forces are shaping diplomacy, governance, and sustainability from Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam to Germany’s new space policy and inspiring moments of international cooperation. You’ll also find an insightful interview with Germany’s UN Ambassador Ricklef Beutin reflecting on 80 years of multilateralism.

Take a few minutes to explore these stories and see how shared commitment and smart dialogue are helping shape a more sustainable, secure world.

28/08/2025

اكتشفوا أحدث عدد من نشرتنا الإخبارية "وجهات نظر عالمية"! تعرفوا على قصص ورؤى من عملنا. لا تفوتوا أحدث فيديو لنا عن البدو، حيث نعرض ثقافتهم الفريدة وصمودهم. شاهدوا وشاركوا!

اقرأوا هنا: https://shorturl.at/cSxTE
وشاهدوا هنا: https://shorturl.at/DZXY1

In the heart of the Negev Desert, daily life is shaped by unique challenges. Over the past century, Israel’s Bedouin minority has undergone a profound transition – from a traditional nomadic lifestyle in the desert to living in established, settled communities.

20/07/2025

🎯 فرصة العمر تنتظرك في ألمانيا!

هل تحلم بالتعرف عن قرب على البرلمان الألماني (البوندستاغ)؟
هل ترغب في فهم كيف تُصنع القوانين ويعمل النواب؟
هل تتخيل نفسك تعيش في برلين لثلاثة أشهر لا تُنسى؟

إذا كنت شابًا أو شابة من العالم العربي،
✅ تجيد اللغة الألمانية،
✅ وتهتم بالعمل السياسي أو المجتمعي،
فبرنامج المنحة البرلمانية الدولية (IPS) هو فرصتك الذهبية!

📅 الموعد النهائي للتقديم: 1 نوفمبر 2025
📍 بداية البرنامج: سبتمبر 2026 في برلين

لا تفوّت هذه الفرصة الفريدة!
📌 التفاصيل والتقديم عبر الموقع الرسمي:
👉 www.bundestag.de/ips_arabisch

📩 أرسل طلبك الكامل إلى [email protected]