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The Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) is the think tank of the progressive political family at EU level. Our mission is to develop innovative research, policy advice, training and debates to inspire and inform socialist and social democratic politics and policies across Europe.

FEPS works in close partnership with a solid network of 76 member organisations, boosting coherence among stakeholders from the world of politics, academia and civil society at local, regional, national, European and global levels. More

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World

Gender Equality

Social

Migration

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Publications
23/10/2026

Data rights are workers’ rights

A GDPR guide to push back on workplace monitoring
23/10/2026

Beyond the promise of AI, productivity and the future of work

Realities from the Danish Labour Market and lessons for Europe
23/10/2026

AI, automation and public authority

Beyond the hype of algorithmic decision-making in the Nordic Welfare State
21/10/2026

The role of technological neutrality in EU climate policymaking

Assessment and alternatives for strategic policies
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27 OCT 2026

Unpacking Serbia’s election results

Online
03 NOV 2026

Employee ownership: Bridging competitiveness and shared prosperity

Brussels, Belgium
03 NOV 2026

Geofeminism and the WPS agenda: Lessons from the SWANA region

Brussels, Belgium (Expert meeting)
03 NOV 2026

For the impactful EU-UK partnership in the rapidly changing world

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The REAL reason GEN Z is turning to EXTREMES

How Progressives build a SOVEREIGN & SUSTAINABLE Europe 🇪🇺

How Progressives build a SOVEREIGN & SUSTAINABLE Europe 🇪🇺

“We need that kind of RADICAL open mind” 🇨🇳🇪🇺 Cornel Ban

“We need that kind of RADICAL open mind” 🇨🇳🇪🇺 Cornel Ban

🇪🇺 🌹 How would you describe a #SocialEurope in three words? With Roxana Mînzatu

🇪🇺 🌹 How would you describe a #SocialEurope in three words? With Roxana Mînzatu

🤖 “Think about AI… do you really need it?” Katarina Barley

🤖 “Think about AI… do you really need it?” Katarina Barley

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News
23/10/2026

Notice of vacancy – Policy Analyst on Gender Equality

Apply before 23 November 2026
16/09/2026

FEPS Reacts: State of the European Union 2026

The 2026 State of the Union felt more like ‘von der Leyen I’ than ‘von […]
23/07/2026

FEPS Reacts: European Commission communication on the Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights

By Laszlo Andor, FEPS Secretary-General & François Balate, Policy Analyst on Social The communication on the […]
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22/10/2026

Housing: the basis of dignity and opportunities for all