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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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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

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12/12/2025

For a progressive alternative to the far right in the 21st century

Maria João RODRIGUES

11/12/2025

Unpacking competitiveness

Anna KOLESNICHENKO

27/11/2025

COP30 shows that it is hard to lead when isolated

Mohammed CHAHIM

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16/12/2025

FEPS commentary on the EU Affordable Housing Plan

The announcement of the EU Affordable Housing Plan by Commissioner Dan Jørgensen is a historic milestone […]

15/12/2025

FEPS President Maria João Rodrigues at Digital UNGA in New York

From 15 to 17 December, the Digital UNGA took place in New York, bringing together […]

12/12/2025

FEPS elects Nicolas Schmit as new President

After eight years in the role, outgoing President Maria João Rodrigues requested to be replaced, considering her mission accomplished.

08/12/2025

Friends of the Western Balkans’ joint statement

Belgrade, 21 November 2025 We, the Friends of the Western Balkans (FoWB) – representatives of […]

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🏚️ 🎉 FEPS celebrates the EU #AffordableHousing Plan announced by Commissioner @DanJoergensen - a historic EU milestone. Read the commentary by FEPS SecGen @LaszloAndorEU & Social Policy Analyst @FrancoisBalate!
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The EU Affordable Housing Plan announced by Commissioner Dan Jørgensen is a historic milestone for the EU. Read the...

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Almost 10% of households spend over 40% of their income on housing, and more than 1,280,000 people are homeless, highlighted in FEPS’ latest policy brief "Tackling the #Housing crisis in Europe".

👉Want to learn more about #Housing but short on time? Read the handbook from the…

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This is social democracy in action!

The ambitious first-ever Europe’s Affordable Housing Plan, presented today by @DanJoergensen, is a victory for Europeans struggling to heat, rent or buy their home.

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🇪🇺🇬🇧The final day of the 11th Oxford Symposium opens with the plenary and parallel working groups on “#Industrial strategy and grand transformations”.

With:
🔺Jane Gingrich @jrgingrich, Professor, Oxford University
🔺Rachel Blake @RNBlake, MP for Cities of London and…

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🇪🇺🇬🇧The final panel at the Oxford Symposium, which launched the new book "The Great Unravelling". Read it here:
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"Politics in the age of the surge of the global #FarRight"

👉Tim Vlandas, Professor, Oxford University.
👉Rachel Blake @RNBlake, MP for…

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@RNBlake @progbrit @RennerInstitut 🇪🇺🇬🇧João Martins Pereira @MPereiraJoao, President of @YESocialists and municipal councillor in Charenton-le-Pont closes the 11th edition of the Oxford Symposium.

The annual Oxford Symposium has become a vital platform for academics, politicians, and thought leaders for a…

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🇪🇺🇬🇧 The first day of the 11th Oxford Symposium, which launches the new book“The Great Unravelling”.
Read it now!
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The conference begins with welcome words by:

👉László Andor @LaszloAndorEU, FEPS Secretary General
👉 Adam Langleben @adamlangleben,…

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@DatapraxisEU @eviholz @RennerInstitut @progbrit @NevaGrasic @MichelleHaas_ ❓How can we redefine the state, public goods and public policies?

🇪🇺🇬🇧At the 11th edition of the Oxford Symposium, the 3rd panel of the day discusses this topic with speakers:

🔺Giacomo Benedetto, Professor and Jean-Monnet-Chair Royal Holloway University of London
🔺Andy…

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@DatapraxisEU @eviholz @RennerInstitut @progbrit @NevaGrasic @MichelleHaas_ 🇪🇺🇬🇧The 11th Oxford Symposium, which launches the book “The Great Unravelling”, delves into the topic of building inclusive societies. Read the new book!
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With opening remarks by:
🔺Claire Reynolds, Executive Director of Stakeholder Relations at the…

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FEPS commentary on the EU Affordable Housing Plan

FEPS President Maria João Rodrigues at Digital UNGA in New York

FEPS elects Nicolas Schmit as new President

Friends of the Western Balkans’ joint statement

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