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An enlargement for a new generation

Photo album of the ‘An enlargement for a new generation‘ event in Brussels, Belgium.

The third progressive enlargement conference brought together progressive partners, decision-makers, politicians and experts from all ten candidate countries, as well as EU lawmakers and stakeholders, to address these vital objectives. 

The conference was organised by FEPS, in cooperation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Foundation Max van der Stoel, Kalevi Sorsa Foundation, Olof Palme International Centre, Karl Renner Institut, CeSPI, Progresiva and the S&D Group in the European Parliament, in the framework of FEPS Enlargement Programme.  

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