Katharina Osthoff
Short vita
Katharina Osthoff has been working for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) since September 2023 as a Senior Policy Advisor, focusing on fundamental rights and the rule of law. In addition, she is responsible for liaising with the EU institutions.
Before joining FNF, Ms. Osthoff served as a Policy Advisor on Foreign Affairs at the European Parliament in Brussels and the German Bundestag in Berlin, with a particular focus on Asia and China. During this time, she specialized in German and European foreign and security policy, global human rights issues, and relations with the People’s Republic of China and the Indo-Pacific. Prior to that, she worked as a Research Associate on German and European security policy at the German Atlantic Association in Berlin.
Ms. Osthoff holds an MA in International Relations (Security Studies) from Leiden University and a dual Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Sociology from the universities of Münster, Ghent, and Heidelberg.
Contributions
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New Directions in Brussels: From a Geopolitical to an Investment Commission
A new era begins this week in Brussels with the launch of the European Commission. Following the European elections in June and lengthy negotiations, Ursula von der Leyen's team is now starting work.
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The pro-European majority successfully counters the attack from the right
The 2024 European elections were characterised by a high voter turnout and intense political debates. Despite the rise of extreme right-wing and left-wing parties, the political centre was able to maintain its position. This ensures the continuation of European integration, the protection of democratic values and increased defence cooperation. A clear signal to the world: the EU remains a stable and unified force.
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A look behind the scenes of Chinese espionage in the European Parliament
The European Parliament grapples with an espionage scandal as a suspected Chinese spy, J. Guo, allegedly enjoyed unrestricted access for years, linked to MEP Maximilian Krah. This alarming breach exposes security vulnerabilities and underscores concerns over extremist party entanglements with autocratic regimes.
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Hong Kong in the era of national security - Legislation under Article 23
In March 2024, Hong Kong's Legislative Council unanimously passed the "Safeguarding National Security Bill" a new national security legislation under Article 23. This controversial legislation poses the risk of having severe ramifications for the city’s future and will likely lead to further repression of human rights in Hong Kong.
