This theme evaluates the positioning of progressive forces across various levels of governance. It focuses on their programmatic and strategic dilemmas, organisational challenges, electoral appeal, governing capacities, and their ability to remain a constructive opposition and recover from crises.

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Publications
13/10/2025

Facing the future: How to make Social Democracy a powerhouse again

Rethinking social democracy in an age of change This publication was launched at FEPS’ fringe […]
25/08/2025

Next Left country case studies

Exploring the state of Social Democracy in France, Austria, Romania, the Netherlands, Italy and Australia
11/06/2025

Social Democracy with(out) people

Possible strategies for survival and expansion of the Polish left
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Events
Upcoming
14 - 16/12/2025
Oxford, United Kingdom (Expert Meeting)

11th Oxford Symposium

FEPS, Progressive Britain, and the Karl-Renner-Institut are proud to co-organise yet another edition (11th) of […]
Past
03/12/2025
Brussels, Belgium

Silver Rose Awards 2025

Advancing a socially just transition in the face of political challenges
01 - 03/12/2025
FEPS HQ, Brussels

FEPS Annual Autumn Academy 2025

For a Europe of peace, prosperity and progress
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Progressive Post
12/11/2025

How Progressives win when democracy is on the line

06/11/2025

Never stop building a movement

09/10/2025

Czechia lacks offers and space for left-wing politics

09/10/2025

A vacant space on the left: the Czech elections and the deepening sovereigntist turn in central Europe

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News
21/10/2025

Maria João Rodrigues at PES Congress 2025

🇳🇱 🌹 FEPS attended the Party of European Socialists (PES) Congress in Amsterdam, which included […]
18/10/2025

FEPS at PES Congress 2025

🇳🇱 🌹Within PES Congress, there were full rooms on insightful discussion on a range of […]
10/09/2025

Von der Leyen – walking the walk at last?

FEPS reaction to The State of the European Union 2025
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In the media

László Andor: «En Hongrie, malgré l’érosion de la popularité d’Orbán, la gauche peine à regagner en crédibilité»

by Le Figaro 25/08/2025
“László Andor: In Hungary, despite Orbán’s declining popularity, the left struggles to regain credibility” Interview with FEPS Secretary General László Andor in Le Figaro (FR), analysing the rise of populists in Central Europe and the challenges faced by social democracy in rebuilding credibility and addressing deep economic grievances.

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.

“Nem Brüsszel akar diktálni Magyarországnak, hanem Orbán Európának”

by Klubrádió 08/11/2024
"It is not Brussels that wants to dictate to Hungary, but Orbán to Europe" Hetes stúdió interview with FEPS President Maria João Rodrigues, Birgit Sippel and Petra Bayr about the Call to Europe Hungary

Hogyan értékelte az ország uniós helyzetét a Call to Europe konferencia?

by Jelen 08/11/2024
'How did the Call to Europe Hungary conference evaluate the country's position in the EU?' Jelen's Podcast with FEPS Secretary General László Andor

Brussels, my love? Ursula von der Leyen cracks the whip on gender parity

by Euronews 07/09/2024
FEPS Director for Research and Training Ania Skrzypek participated in this episode of Euronews’ show ‘Brussels my love’.
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Audiovisual
23/10/2025

New equality podcast – A platform for social democratic ideas in Hungary

A podcast by FEPS and Policy Solutions
13/10/2025

📊 “IRELAND’S older population is more PROGRESSIVE” Kevin Cunningham | Next Left Pollsters

📺🔊 Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcast 🇮🇪Delivery Matters More Than Promises In this […]
13/10/2025

📊 “IRELAND’S older population is more PROGRESSIVE” Kevin Cunningham | Next Left Pollsters

📺🔊 Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcast 🇮🇪Delivery Matters More Than Promises In this […]
01/10/2025

📊 “People feel much more ANGER than HOPE” Bruno Jeanbart | Next Left Pollsters

📺🔊 Available on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcast Why are so many Europeans angry at […]
01/10/2025

📊 “People feel much more ANGER than HOPE” Bruno Jeanbart | Next Left Pollsters

📺🔊 Available on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcast Why are so many Europeans angry at […]
26/08/2025

📊 “People STILL want CHANGE, but also STABILITY & RESPECTABILITY” Kaisa Vatanen | Next Left Pollsters

Discover the new podcast series “Progressive Pollsters“. The second episode with Kaisa Vatanen focusing on […]
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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 […]