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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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20/05/2025

Demonetisation of anti-democratic and extreme content

The proposed European Democracy Shield (EUDS) aims to fortify the EU’s democratic systems against disinformation, […]

05/05/2025

Policy Brief

Shaping a European budget fit for climate action and a just transition

The negotiations for the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – the long-term budget at […]

22/04/2025

Policy Brief

Trade, trust, and transition: Shaping the next transatlantic chapter

Essays series by FEPS and Center for American Progress (CAP)

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27 - 28/05/2025

Nairobi, Kenya (Expert meeting)

Progressive Migration Group – Nairobi

Migration is a defining issue at the heart of the Africa-EU partnership. As global power […]

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22/05/2025

Kóny, Hungary (Expert meeting)

Defending democracy, empowering women (3)

Women's political empowerment and confronting authoritarianism

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22/05/2025

The Socialist Party and the growth of the far right in Portugal

Alexandra LEITÃO

22/05/2025

Left behind: Portugal’s progressive collapse

Marco LISI

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16/05/2025

Joint statement by the Friends of the Western Balkans (FoWB)

Ljubljana, 16th May 2025 We, the Friends of the Western Balkans (FoWB) – representatives of […]

25/04/2025

Call for tender – Editorial services for FEPS recurrent flagship publications

This call for tender was launched on Friday 25 April and will close on Friday […]

13/03/2025

Europe’s defence strategy must be peace-oriented

FEPS Position Paper on European defence

10/03/2025

FEPS reaction to the Roadmap on Women’s Rights

On Friday 7 March, the European Commission presented its Roadmap for Women’s Rights ahead of […]

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🇵🇹 🗳️The parliamentary election's outcome in #Portugal points to a tectonic shift in the country's democratic dynamics, w/ the end of the two-party system & the growth of #Chega

To know more about it, read the #EPO analyses by @Alexandrarfl & Marco Lisi

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FEPS continues its tour of the progressive delegations and Members of the European Parliament!🇪🇺

🇩🇪Ahead of their Strategy Day, we met with the German delegation @SPDEuropa at the Bavarian Representation office in Brussels!

🧠FEPS supports new Members by providing insightful…

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❗️Demonitising disinformation is essential to implement the European Democracy Shield #EDS effectively. Read the new policy brief "Demonetisation of anti-democratic and extreme content”
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Today, at the European Parliament, we presented the policy brief…

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The European Democracy Shield must be a real defence, protecting all aspects of our democracies.

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🌈 Equality is not negotiable! On this International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (#IDAHOT), FEPS stands in solidarity with the LGBTIQ+ community in the fight against all forms of discrimination.

While progress in recent years has brought hope, homophobia,…

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Read the Progressive Post's Dossier "Stronger Together" on LGBTIQ+ rights:
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🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ LGBTIQ+ rights are human rights and are not negotiable! Conservative and illiberal forces are hijacking 'gender' using it against LGBTQI+ rights.

The latest ProgPost declares unconditional support for LGBTIQ+ rights, with articles by @petoandrea, @florabolter & Tom Jungen

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Joint statement by the Friends of the Western Balkans (FoWB)

Call for tender – Editorial services for FEPS recurrent flagship publications

Europe’s defence strategy must be peace-oriented

FEPS reaction to the Roadmap on Women’s Rights

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