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22/06/2026

📢 Turn on Federalism 🇮🇳🏛️

⚖️ Between Contestation and Coercion: The State of Indian Federalism

The role that federalism 🤝 has played in the survival and practice of Indian democracy 🗳️ over the last eight decades since Independence 🇮🇳 cannot be underestimated. Yet, the Indian federal system is increasingly under pressure ⚠️, largely due to growing centralisation 🏛️⬆️ accompanied by authoritarian tendencies 🚨.

This session of Turn on Federalism takes stock of the current state of Indian federalism, with a particular focus on the challenges posed by increasing centralisation and authoritarianism.

The Supreme Court ⚖️ plays an ambiguous role: while some decisions (especially on 💰 economic matters) have favoured the states, others (particularly on 🏛️ political issues) have strengthened the Union. The growing encroachment of the Centre into traditional state domains has challenged the federal structure and sparked resistance ✊. However, over the past two years, states that once contested federal overreach have increasingly yielded to the diktat of the Union. The state of Indian federalism has thus moved from contestation 🗣️ to coercion ⛓️.

Speaker: Rekha Oleschak Pillai, Affiliated Researcher, Institute of Federalism, University of Freiburg

Moderated by Christiane von Czettritz und Neuhaus, Deputy Head of Division for Policy Issues, Institute for International Cooperation, Hanns Seidel Foundation

📅 June 23, 2026
🕜 13:30 CEST
🕔 17:00 IST

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🏛️ 🗳️ ⚖️ 🤝 📚 💻

15/05/2026

Congratulations on 15 years of Hanns Seidel Foundation Vietnam! 🎉

A remarkable milestone and a wonderful occasion to celebrate many years of committed work, trusted partnerships, and meaningful dialogue. The conference was a fitting way to reflect on Vietnam’s impressive transformation since Đổi Mới and to look ahead to the opportunities of the coming years.

Wishing HSF Vietnam continued success, inspiration, and many more years of fruitful collaboration! 🤝🌏✨

28/04/2026

31/03/2026

🌍 This is a great opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and connect with experts!

If you're interested in the topic, don’t miss your chance — make sure to register.

👉 Be part of the discussion and join us!

🌍 Federalism and Transitional Justice: A Recipe for Resolution?💁🏻‍♂️
How do governance structures shape peace after conflict? And how can justice processes influence long-term stability?

Join this webinar for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on the intersections of federalization, peacebuilding, and transitional justice. Explore real-world lessons from Nepal and South Africa as we unpack the connections and the tensions that shape post-conflict settlements.

Date: April 7,2026
Time: 06:30 – 07:30 PM
Venue: Zoom Webinar

🎤 Speakers:
• Jamie M. Thomas – Program Manager, Forum of Federations (Ottawa, Canada)
🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-m-thomas1
• Liam Whittington – Senior Program Manager, Forum of Federations (Ottawa, Canada)
🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-whittington-22873318b
🎙️ Moderator:
• Christiane von Czettritz und Neuhaus – Deputy Head of Division for Policy Issues, Institute for International Cooperation, Hanns Seidel Foundation
🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiane-von-czettritz-und-neuhaus-a84489178

📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain unique insights into peacebuilding, governance, and transitional justice from leading experts in the field.

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