Katharina Osthoff
Short vita
Katharina Osthoff joined FNF Europe in September 2023 and is responsible for human rights, development and institutional affairs. Prior to joining the foundation, Ms Osthoff worked as a Policy Advisor for Foreign Affairs at the European Parliament in Brussels and the German Bundestag in Berlin with a focus on Asia and China. During this time, she specialised in global human rights issues, such as modern-day slavery and the repression of ethnic minorities, German and European foreign and security policy, 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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Surveying European's Views on Forced Labour: A Closer Look
We asked over 3,000 people from 14 European states what they think about the issue of forced labour. Click to view the results.
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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.
