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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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29/01/2026
László ANDORBalázs BÖCSKEI 

Progressive Yearbook 2026

In an eerie manner, 2025 resembled the ‘time of monsters’, which, according to the great […]
19/12/2025
Federico BACCINI

Financing enlargement via the 2028-2034 MFF

This brief intends to explain how the European Commission’s proposal for the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial […]
24/06/2025
Strahinja SUBOTIĆ

Serbia’s civic awakening: the 2024-2025 student protests in focus

Friends of the Western Balkans series
28/02/2025
Luisa CHIODI

Political parties in the EU and the challenges of EU enlargement

Balkan Focus Series
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30/05/2026
Nicosia, Cyprus

A progressive strategy for peace and cooperation in the Mediterranean

Call to Europe Cyprus
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23/04/2026
Brussels, Belgium (Expert meeting)

An enlargement for a new generation 

Third progressive enlargement conference  
29/01/2026
FEPS HQ

FEPS’ New Year Reception & Progressive Yearbook launch

7th edition
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Progressive Post
18/09/2025

Submission is not a strategy: Von der Leyen’s missed moment

René REPASI
24/04/2025

The EU’s failing test in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sead TURČALO
27/03/2025

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

Adnan ĆERIMAGIĆ
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08/12/2025

Friends of the Western Balkans’ joint statement

Belgrade, 21 November 2025 We, the Friends of the Western Balkans (FoWB) – representatives of […]
10/09/2025

Von der Leyen – walking the walk at last?

FEPS reaction to The State of the European Union 2025
16/05/2025

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

Ljubljana, 16 May 2025 We, the Friends of the Western Balkans (FoWB) – representatives of […]
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Une révolution civique, pas encore une révolution sociale

by Fondation Jean-Jaurès 06/05/2026
“A civic revolution, not yet a social revolution” Interview with László Andor, FEPS Secretary General, published by Fondation Jean-Jaurès (FR), analysing the electoral defeat of Viktor Orbán, the emergence of a broad opposition movement in Hungary, and the prospects for democratic renewal, EU relations and social change following what he describes as a “civic revolution” that has yet to deliver a social transformation.

Jön a pénz! Magyar Péter beváltja az ígéretét?

by KlikkTV 04/05/2026
“Money is coming! Will Péter Magyar deliver on his promise?” Video Interview published on KlikkTV (HU), featuring László Andor, FEPS Secretary General, discussing EU funds to Hungary, their political conditionality, and the importance of fair distribution, rule of law and social investment within the European Union.

‘Bruselas, ¿te Quiero?’ Tras un verano cruel, Von der Leyen pide a Europa que “luche”

by Euronews 16/09/2025
After a harsh summer, Von der Leyen calls on Europe to ‘fight’” Episode of Euronews’ Brussels, my Love? featuring Beatriz Abellán, FEPS Policy Analyst on International Relations, discussing Von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech, the EU’s trade deal with the United States, and the future of multilateralism. She also stresses that the EU’s credibility is at stake due to its delayed response to the genocide in Palestine.

Ласло Андор: България не губи нищо от присъединяването си към еврозоната

by BNR 15/07/2025
"Bulgaria has nothing to lose by joining the eurozone” Interview with FEPS Secretary General László Andor on Bulgarian National Radio, where he explains that Bulgaria has already borne the costs of financial stability and will benefit from eurozone accession.

En Europe, les partis sociaux-démocrates se sont contentés d’une approche technocratique

by Le Point 04/07/2025
“In Europe, social democratic parties have relied too heavily on a technocratic approach” Interview with FEPS Secretary General László Andor in Le Point (FR), reflecting on the decline of social democracy in Europe and the need to renew its political vision in the face of nationalist challenges.
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23/04/2026

‘An enlargement for a new generation ’ better natures; is it feasible?’ Flickr album

Photo album of the ‘An enlargement for a new generation‘ event in Brussels, Belgium. The […]
29/01/2026

“SHAPING the market rather than FIXING its failures” M. Mazzucato | Progressive Person of the Year

In a year marked by political backsliding and a return to outdated economic thinking, FEPS […]
29/01/2026

“SHAPING the market rather than FIXING its failures” M. Mazzucato | Progressive Person of the Year

In a year marked by political backsliding and a return to outdated economic thinking, FEPS […]
29/01/2026

‘FEPS’ New Year Reception & Progressive Yearbook launch’ Flickr album

Photo album of the ‘FEPS’ New Year Reception & Progressive Yearbook launch‘ event in FEPS […]
15/12/2025

FEPS Extraordinary General Assembly 2025

16/05/2025

‘Friends of the Western Balkans – Ljubljana’ Flickr album

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

Julia WILD

Acting Gender Coordinator and Project Officer
Julia works as a Project Officer for FEPS and contributes with her operational expertise to […]

Ania SKRZYPEK

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

Hedwig GIUSTO

Head of the International Programmes 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 […]