BOOK LAUNCH – OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM

The politics of polycrisis

Drawing on insights from key contributors from the EU and the UK, the book “The Politics of Polycrisis” presents new ideas for restoring social democracy, tackling topics including the green transition, the rise of platform work, industrial policy, and artificial intelligence.

Rising challenges of insecurity and inequality that plagued advanced capitalist countries in recent years have reinstated the need for social democratic parties to strategise for success.

With authors including Commissioner for Housing and Energy Dan Jørgensen, Members of the European Parliament Andreas Schieder, Hana Jalloul and Matthias Ecke, MP Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, academics Andrew Gamble and Patrick Diamond, and many more.

This book was unveiled at the 10th Oxford Symposium, the flagship event of the Next Left Research Initiative which has become a vital platform for academics, politicians, and leaders for a decade. The symposium featured a series of plenary sessions with prominent politicians and leading academics.

POLICY STUDY & VIDEO SERIES

Ahead of the 2029 European Elections

By FEPS and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung EU Office

The journey to the next election begins the moment polls close on the last. The new policy studies “Ahead of the 2029 EU elections” and “The great countdown” delve into key questions shaping Europe’s democratic landscape: the effectiveness of transnational campaigns, the Spitzenkandidaten process, the potential of transnational lists, and the transparency of post-election negotiation. 

📺A video series is also available! S&D MEPs Gabriele Bischoff, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Brando Benifei, Andreas Schieder, and Katarina Barley shared their insights on these crucial questions through this video series. 

BOOKLETS SERIES

Next Left country case studies

By FEPS and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung EU Office

The series explores the state of Social Democracy in France, Austria, Romania, the Netherlands, Italy and Australia, by looking at their political history, policies and prospects. It then shares the best practices for the Social Democratic movement to move forward on a global scale. 

Other countries’ case studies will be available soon (Ireland, Lithuania, Finland, Canada…)!

22 NOV – PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Social democratic failures and comebacks

Hard lessons to learn, inspiring examples to follow

Crisis, coalition, and comebacks! FEPS was in Prague exploring the draft papers from the project “Social democratic failures and comebacks in intra-party perspective”

Social democrats have faced tough times, but comeback stories exist – stay tuned for the upcoming papers! This project will transform soon into a book published by a major publishing house, stay tuned!

5-6 DEC – VIENNA, AUSTRIA

The new EU term – How to bring Europe on the path for a socially just and green growth

The last meeting of the Next Left Research Programme 2024 cycle convened in Vienna to discuss the new EU mandate and strengthening centre-left strategies for 2025 and beyond.

The panel discussed the implications of the prominent reports by Letta and Draghi in the context of Europe’s ongoing challenges, including geopolitical tensions, the climate crisis, the decline in industrial competitiveness, and the urgent need for green and digital transformation of its economy.

FEPS meeting with progressive delegations

To mark the new European Parliament, FEPS has begun its tour to engage with newly elected Members of the European Parliament and the new delegations!

We had the pleasure of meeting delegations from Belgium, Austria, Bulgaria and Finland. More will follow soon!

FEPS supports S&D Members by providing insightful research, policy advice, training activities, and public debates. Our mission to promote and defend a progressive agenda together is more important than ever.

📅  29 JANUARY 2025

📍 FEPS HQ

Progressive Yearbook launch

Join us at the launch of the sixth edition the Progressive Yearbook, which focuses on transversal European issues that have left a mark on 2024 and brings insightful future-looking analysis.

We will also reveal and interview FEPS Progressive Person of the Year. Find out more. 

📅  4 FEBRUARY 2025

📍 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

Capital and wealth taxation in the EU

Large multinational corporations and the ultra-wealthy find ways to avoid paying their fair share, leaving the heaviest tax burden on workers and the middle class. This dynamic worsens income and wealth inequality. It is time to rebalance the tax system to alleviate the strain on workers and the middle class, while ensuring corporations and the ultra-rich contribute fairly. Join us as we explore the path to reforming wealth and capital income taxation. Register now! 

PROGRESSIVE POST MAGAZINE #26

Brace for impact!

The new Trump administration is still in the making. A focus on the US electorate’s attitude and concerns, and what this means for the future of the Democrats and the road ahead under the new president, is at the core of this issue’s Special Coverage US elections: more than angry men. The shift to the right concerns the EU too, with a growing number of EU member states now governed by far-right parties.