Katharina Osthoff
Short vita
Katharina Osthoff joined FNF Europe in September 2023 and works as a Senior Policy Advisor, covering international and institutional affairs as well as fundamental rights. Before joining the foundation, Ms. Osthoff served as a Policy Advisor for Foreign Affairs at the European Parliament in Brussels and the German Bundestag in Berlin, focusing on Asia and China. During this time, she specialized in German and European foreign and security policy, global human rights issues such as modern-day slavery and the repression of ethnic minorities, as well as relations with the People's Republic of China. Prior to that, she worked in Berlin as a Research Associate on German and European security policy at the German Atlantic Association. Ms. Osthoff holds an MA in International Relations (Security Studies) from Leiden University and a double-major BA 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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Eyes Wide Shut?
Modern-day slavery is far from a relic of history. According to the Global Estimates of Modern Slavery 2022, nearly 50 million people are living in conditions of enslavement today.
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(19.11.2024) Eyes Wide Shut?
This event builds on a recent survey commissioned by FNF Europe, revealing diverse responses among European citizens regarding the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism (SECTT).
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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.
