László ANDOR

FEPS Secretary General

László Andor is a Hungarian economist, and former EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (2010-2014). Since stepping down from the Commission, he has been head of department of economic policy at Corvinus University (Budapest), Senior Fellow at Hertie School of Governance (Berlin) and a visiting professor at ULB (Brussels) as well as Sciences Po (Paris). He also became member in various think tanks (EPC, RAND Europe, Friends of Europe) in an advisory capacity.

Between 1991 and 2005, Andor taught political science and economic policy in Budapest, and was editor of the progressive social science journal Eszmélet. He was also a regular columnist for the weekly business magazine Figyelő and the daily Népszava. He has authored, edited or co-edited a dozen books in Hungary, including on economic and political history, comparative economics and globalization. Andor has also taught at Rutgers (State University of New Jersey, USA) as Visiting Fulbright Professor (1997-8) and worked as an adviser for the World Bank on SAPRI (Structural Adjustment Participatory Review Initiative). He also worked as an adviser for the Budget Committee of the Hungarian Parliament (1998-9) and the Prime Minister’s Office (2002-5). From 2005 to 2010, he was a Member of the Board of Directors of the EBRD (London), representing the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia.

Andor holds a degree in Economic Sciences from Karl Marx (now Corvinus) University, an MA in Development Economics from the University of Manchester, and PhD from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1995). He was awarded Doctor Honoris Causa at Sofia University of National and World Economy and the Legion of Honour by the French President in 2014.

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Publications
24/03/2025

Europe and the war in Ukraine

From Russian aggression to a new Eastern policy
29/01/2025

Progressive Yearbook 2025

2024 was announced as a ‘super election’ year. In fact, about half of the world’s […]
01/03/2024

Next Left Vol. 15

Progressive Ambition: How to shape Europe in the next decade
24/01/2024

Progressive Yearbook 2024

Looking back to look ahead
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Progressive Post
13/03/2025

The EU and the Ukrainian people deserve more than armaments

The recent push by the European Commission towards a sizable ‘ReArm EU’ programme that boosts […]
22/01/2025

The discreet charm of the plutocracy

As the political year 2025 begins with the inauguration of the recycled US President Donald […]
06/09/2024

Europe, hold your nerves

Following the election of European Parliament leadership and the nominations of commissioners, Brussels’ attention slowly […]
26/06/2024

Hungarians hide the pain

Today, the most popular Hungarian internationally is a 78-year-old meme star called András Arató, more […]
19/01/2024

Europe’s revamping is underway

After two years of war in Ukraine, several geopolitical consequences of Vladimir Putin’s fatal decision […]
04/09/2023

The wheels are coming off

Frans Timmermans has stepped down as executive vice president of the European Commission. Margrethe Vestager […]
17/05/2023

Saving Europe’s social momentum

One year from now, European politics will be on the home straight to the elections […]
12/04/2023

Social investment is key to overcoming the inclusion impasse

Roma integration strategies in the EU have not been particularly successful. However, the European Commission […]
26/01/2023

Europe in the jaws of history

The Russian aggression against Ukraine with its manifold consequences determined politics and life in Europe […]
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Events
27 - 28/05/2025
Nairobi, Kenya (Expert meeting)

Progressive Migration Group – Nairobi

Migration is a defining issue at the heart of the Africa-EU partnership. As global power […]
12/06/2025
Brussels, Belgium

Inflation preparedness in the EU

Lessons learned and a new Inflation Governance Framework
03/06/2025
FEPS HQ (Expert meeting)

Towards a progressive initiative for intergenerational solidarity in Europe 

Recently, intergenerational solidarity has reemerged as a pressing concern on the EU’s agenda. Parallel to […]
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News
13/03/2025

Europe’s defence strategy must be peace-oriented

FEPS Position Paper on European defence
25/02/2025

New grand coalition in Germany with historic tasks

Commentary by FEPS Secretary General László Andor on the German elections
29/01/2025

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas awarded FEPS ‘Progressive Person of the Year’

FEPS Progressive Person of the Year 2024-2025
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Nem jó, hogy Magyarországon a szélsőjobb és a jobboldal versenyez

by Hírklikk 12/05/2025
“It's not good that the far-right and the right are competing in Hungary” Interview with FEPS Secretary General László Andor on KlikkTV (HU), featured in Hírklikk, discussing the rise of the far right in Hungary and the need for stronger progressive alternatives.

Rozdíly mnohým vyhovovaly

by A2 05/05/2025
"The differences suited many" In this article, László Andor, FEPS Secretary General, discusses the different challenges the European Union is currently facing.

Orbán’s stance on Ukraine pushes Hungary to brink in EU relations

by The Guardian 22/04/2025
News article by The Guardian (UK) quoting FEPS Secretary General László Andor, who highlights how Hungary’s obstructive stance on Ukraine is undermining vital EU unity and fuelling tensions among member states.

Andor László: Fenntarthatóság vagy hadigazdaság Európában?

by Népszava 22/04/2025
“László Andor: Sustainability or war economy in Europe” Opinion article by FEPS Secretary General László Andor, published in Népszava (HU), discussing the EU’s need to balance its security response with addressing pressing social issues such as the housing crisis affecting most member states.

СТРАТЕГИЯТА ЗА ОТБРАНА НА ЕВРОПА ТРЯБВА ДА БЪДЕ ОРИЕНТИРАНА КЪМ МИРА

by Novi Vremena 27/03/2025
In the article "Europe’s defence strategy must be peace-oriented", the Bulgarian media Novi Vremena highlights FEPS position on European defence strategy presented by László Andor, David Rinaldi and Beatriz Abellán.
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Audiovisual

‘Friends of the Western Balkans – Ljubljana’ Flickr album

Photo album of the ‘Friends of the Western Balkans‘ event in Ljubljana the Friends of the […]

‘Defending democracy, empowering women (2)’ Flickr album

Photo album of the ‘Defending democracy, empowering women (2)‘ event in Szeged, Hungary. FEPS, in […]

Funding for conflict prevention Flickr album

Photo album of the ‘Funding for conflict prevention‘ event in FEPS HQ. As the EU […]
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