This theme considers the current political climate in Europe, including the gains made by right-wing radical parties. It is crucial for progressives to navigate traditional disagreements about the extent of EU federalism. This requires space for debate and supporting materials, which FEPS has been and will continue to provide.

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Publications
28/02/2025

Political parties in the EU and the challenges of EU enlargement

Balkan Focus Series
28/02/2025

Moving towards an inclusive green agenda in the Western Balkans

Balkan Focus Series
29/01/2025

Progressive Yearbook 2025

2024 was announced as a ‘super election’ year. In fact, about half of the world’s […]
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Events
Upcoming
19 - 21/06/2025
Siena, Italy

Siena Vision Conference on the Europe of the Future – 2025

Time to be bold
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Past
15 - 16/05/2025
Ljubljana, Slovenia (Expert meeting)

Friends of the Western Balkans – Ljubljana

The implication of the Serbian students’ protests for Serbia and enlargement
08/04/2025
Brussels, Belgium (Expert meeting)

A common new chapter for EU enlargement

The European political cycle that began last year has brought a shift towards the political […]
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Progressive Post
24/04/2025

The EU’s failing test in Bosnia and Herzegovina

27/03/2025

Serbia’s students roar, the EU still whispers: time to speak up

30/01/2025

How the new Commission should improve the rule of law report

30/01/2025

Corruption and anti-corruption in Europe: trends and prospects

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News
16/05/2025

Joint statement by the Friends of the Western Balkans (FoWB)

Ljubljana, 16th May 2025 We, the Friends of the Western Balkans (FoWB) – representatives of […]
27/02/2025

European roundtable of Progressive think tanks

The European progressive way in the face of Trump's and the far-right agenda
25/02/2025

New grand coalition in Germany with historic tasks

Commentary by FEPS Secretary General László Andor on the German elections
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In the media

Evropske socijaldemokrate traže od institucija Unije da razmotre pojedinačne sankcije protiv onih koji krše ljudska prava u Srbiji

by nova.rs 21/05/2025
The Friends of the Western Balkans 7th meeting and political statement on the Serbian student protests is discussed in this article.

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.
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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 […]

Europe Day 2025

‘A common new chapter for EU Enlargement’ Flickr album

Photo album of the ”A common new chapter for EU Enlargement‘ in Brussels. The European […]

The European progressive way in the face of Trump’s and the far-right agenda

FEPS organised a roundtable Presidents and representatives from FEPS’ Member Foundations to address global challenges […]

EU and UK in the same boat with Jonathan Portes

🔊 Podcast available on Spotify and Apple Podcast British economist and professor Jonathan Portes (King’s […]

Civil society wants a new EU social agenda with Anne Van Lancker

🔊📺 Available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts In this episode of FEPS Talks, Anne […]
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Network and Team

Ania SKRZYPEK

Director for Research and Training
Ania SKRZYPEK, (Skrzypek-Claassens), PhD, is Director for Research and Training at FEPS. She obtained her […]

Céline GUEDES

Project and Partnership Coordinator
Graduated in Political Sciences at Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), Céline also holds a Master […]

Hedwig GIUSTO

Senior Research Fellow and Editor in Chief of the Progressive Post
Hedwig is FEPS Senior Research Fellow and Editor-in-chief of the Progressive Post, the magazine run […]