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Ukraine: Two years of war

It has been two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shook the world. Ukraine is still standing, a testament to the strength and determination of its people. However, the journey ahead demands urgent support from the EU. Unity among EU member states is paramount as we continue to provide unwavering military and humanitarian support.

At FEPS, we immediately devoted attention and energy to monitor the war and its potential short-term and long-term consequences. On this tragic anniversary, we pay tribute to the defenders of Ukrainian independence, we prepare to support the reconstruction of the country and we reflect on our collective efforts by looking back at all our publications and activities on Ukraine.

Photo credits: Shutterstock / Drop of Light

Throughout the history of military conflicts, nations with robust war economies were better positioned to weather the challenges of prolonged hostilities and emerge victorious. However, two years into Russia’s aggression, Ukraine’s economy has not fully transitioned into a wartime model. 

During this online webinar, FEPS will bring a panel of policy experts to discuss what a war economy entails, in general, and what policies can be recommended for Ukraine, considering its current challenging circumstances. We will analyse actions that have already been taken, challenges that have emerged and recommend the next steps that need to be implemented

However, has the EU not shown in 2022, as well as during the pandemic, that, when worse comes to worst, it is able to mobilise? Now certainly is such a moment again!

• Ukrainian democracy vs. the Russian war: how to increase resilience by Bohdan Ferens
• European integration in wartime: the EU’s imperative to preserve and rejuvenate Ukraine’s democracy by Nona Mikhelidze
• War economy: how economic policy can help Ukraine win the war by Anna Kolesnichenko
• How the MAGA-right came to reject Ukraine by Robert Benson and Johan Hassel

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Photo credits: Shutterstock / Sarymsakov Andrey

Intersectional feminist leadership offers an exciting key to unlocking new ways of leading and living – and it is not just for women either! 

The first-ever study of its kind, ‘Women CSO leaders for systemic change‘, has been launched! Based on interviews with 150 women civil society organisation (CSO) leaders, this policy study takes stock of the progress over the last decade and identifies remaining barriers and new opportunities for women (CSO) leaders in achieving systemic change in Europe.

To see such a high turnout demonstrates how systemic challenges impact women CSO leaders, but there is an equally high demand for a better type of leadership. This is just the beginning – stay tuned! Read more.

UPCOMING EVENT

Understanding right-wing populism and what to do about it

PES Congress fringe event

1 March – Rome, Italy – In collaboration with PES CoR and S&D Group

Next week, we’ll be in Rome participating at the PES Congress, where we will co-host a side workshop to dissect the rise of far-right parties in Europe. 

These parties challenge democracy by undermining liberal institutions, polarising public discourse, and threatening the core values of equality and solidarity essential to social democracy. As the 2024 European elections approach, understanding the drivers behind the success of right-wing populism and formulating effective responses that align with socialist and social democrat principles is crucial.

UPCOMING EVENT

Reinforcing European cohesion

New goals and tools to share prosperity in Europe

7 March – FEPS HQ

With Commissioner Elisa Ferreira and a panel of policymaking experts, this event will elaborate on the added value and performance of the Cohesion Policy, knowing that the next EU legislature will face difficult debates on the next Multiannual Financial Framework.

Ahead of the upcoming European elections and the launch of the European Commission’s report on ‘Economic, Social, and Territorial Cohesion’, this public event will reflect on the current Commission’s work in this field and outline key elements of the next chapter.

At this time of diverse challenges for the two regions and the world, and in a context of threats from the populist right and the possibility of them becoming even stronger in this election year, the dialogue focused on discussing transitions of power in the international order, the need for reforms of the multilateral system, the UN Security Council, and the international financial architecture, among others.

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