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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.

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28/11/2025

Policy Brief

Smarter spending today, safer societies tomorrow

Digitally-enabled capabilities for European defence

28/11/2025

Policy Brief

More money, more dependence?

Financing European Union defence for autonomy and cooperation

28/11/2025

Policy Brief

ReArm Europe

The impact and role of EU arms export controls

18/11/2025

Policy Brief

Public investment in the proposed 2028-2034 EU budget

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27/11/2025

COP30 shows that it is hard to lead when isolated

Mohammed CHAHIM

27/11/2025

COP30: towards a coalition of the willing for a just transition?

Chloé DEFFET

27/11/2025

Ocean action is climate action

Vera COELHO

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27/11/2025

Is a bad COP outcome better than no outcome at all?

FEPS Commentary on COP30

27/11/2025

FEPS President Maria João Rodrigues at the T20 South Africa Summit in Johannesburg

Organised by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), the Institute for Global Dialogue […]

21/10/2025

Maria João Rodrigues at PES Congress 2025

🇳🇱 🌹 FEPS attended the Party of European Socialists (PES) Congress in Amsterdam, which included […]

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🍂❄️What kind of peace will be possible to build in the future?

Read the 🆕 issue of the Progressive Post magazine, which focuses on:

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❗It is high time that the goal is set on “Quality”.
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With the announcement of the #QualityJobs Roadmap, read the commentary from FEPS Secretary General @LaszloAndorEU and Policy Analyst @FrancoisBalate .

It is high time that the goal is set on “Quality". - Foundation for European Progressive Studies

FEPS commentary on the Quality Jobs Roadmap

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🌹Congratulations to this year’s winners of the #SilverRoseAwards2025 by @SOLIDAR_EU:

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FEPS joins @SOLIDAR_EU in celebrating solidarity and social justice!

The ceremony is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to the progressive movement and to advancing a social, just and green transition.

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It is high time that the goal is set on “Quality”

Is a bad COP outcome better than no outcome at all?

FEPS President Maria João Rodrigues at the T20 South Africa Summit in Johannesburg

Maria João Rodrigues at PES Congress 2025

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