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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

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Publications
03/07/2026

Renewing European progressive leadership in climate, energy and industry

Europe is living through a time of constant disruption: geopolitical and economic shocks, a cost-of-living […]
30/06/2026

How National and Regional Partnership Plans can support just transition regions in the next MFF

Policy recommendations
30/06/2026

PMG position paper on the Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034)

Progressive Migration Group Position Paper
24/06/2026

Europe and the war in Ukraine

From Russian aggression to a new Eastern policy
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FEPS Policy Conference 2026

Brussels, Belgium
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“⚽️ This World Cup is shaped BY MAGA POLITICS” by Cas Mudde

“⚽️ This World Cup is shaped BY MAGA POLITICS” by Cas Mudde

“We have to 🛑 STOP SPECULATION on PRICES” 💸 Ben Tippet

“We have to 🛑 STOP SPECULATION on PRICES” 💸 Ben Tippet

How Progressives can STOP the FAR-RIGHT?

How Progressives can STOP the FAR-RIGHT?

“Why don’t we say clearly that ISRAEL is also VIOLATING international law?” Josep Borrell

“Why don’t we say clearly that ISRAEL is also VIOLATING international law?” Josep Borrell

“Muscular MASCULINITY is reinforcing itself in the realm of SECURITY” Toni Haastrup & Lina Gálvez

“Muscular MASCULINITY is reinforcing itself in the realm of SECURITY” Toni Haastrup & Lina Gálvez

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News
23/06/2026

FEPS Reacts: 10 years after Brexit

Written by FEPS Secretary-General László Andor 🔸 Brexit has been a case study in national self-harm. The […]
10/06/2026

FEPS Young Academics Network – Cycle 10

Call for new members - Deadline June 28, 2026
05/06/2026

Call for a progressive EU enlargement

Friends of the Western Balkans' Joint Statement
13/04/2026

Hungary’s civic revolution

FEPS' commentary on the outcomes of the Hungarian election
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Progressive Post
02/07/2026

The EU Return Regulation: what lies behind the chants