The Progressive Post is the political magazine of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS). It gathers renowned thinkers, experts and activists from the world of politics, academia and civil society, provides critical analysis of policies, and clarifies options and opportunities for decision-makers.
Our ambition is to undertake intellectual reflection and debate for the benefit of the progressive movement, and to promote the founding principles of the European Union: freedom, equality, solidarity, democracy, human dignity, as well as respect of human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.
With a focus on EU politics, our crucial interest is the state and future of Social Democracy. We offer a platform (in print and online) for finding progressive answers to climate change, uneven development and social inequality in the European as well as global context. We invite our readers to explore with us the contradictions of our time and our authors to put forward arguments for peace, sustainability and social justice.
In geopolitics, 2026 is challenging our certainties: from the abduction of the Venezuelan president, over the open US threats to 'take' Greenland, to the US-Israeli war on Iran. Our Special Coverage Might over rights: power politics in the 21st century seeks to gauge what comes next. Is the endgame of what we are currently living through the simple law of the strongest – in other words: disorder? In May, the European Commission will present its first Anti-Poverty Strategy. The Focus The fight against poverty is a fight for human rights critically examines the challenges ahead, hoping that the upcoming strategy will be up to the task.
We already live in an age of extreme weather and climate-driven catastrophes. Our Dossier Climate-proofing the future examines the EU's need for proactive adaptation, exploring the legislation, resources and mechanisms. And against the backdrop of current geopolitical instability and unpredictability, the last Dossier is dedicated to Building fair value chains, underlining that the European Union needs to ensure that value chains contribute to public policies in the countries where they actually create value.
