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The impact of the 10 new Member States on EU decision-making
This latest study developed for FEPS by the Hungarian Institute for World Economics investigates whether the ten Central and Eastern European Member States which joined the EU in 2004 and 2007 are simple decision-takers or have had a more complex role in the past couple of years.
Next Left - Two Calls for Papers
In preparation for the autumn agenda of the "Next Left" project, FEPS is releasing two calls for papers. They are invitations to contribute in written and participate in the debates that will take place in Brussels under the themes “Next Left – A progressive socio-economic paradigm for Europe” and Next Left – Mobilizing for International Solidarity”.
"The next wave of emancipation" | Queries #2
Since the beginning FEPS has been strongly involved in a debate on gender equality, which in fact was one of the very first projects that it established. This issue reviews the history of the struggle for gender equality in national member states, in Europe and elaborates on the progressive agenda for the future.
Environmental Policy as Social Policy
Michael Müller, former Parliamentary State Secretary, Minister for the environment, nature protection and reactor safety in Germany addresses the precarious position in which we find ourselves. Over this coming century we will either succeed in strengthening economic innovation by combining it with social justice and environmental sustainability; or economic and social inequality will rise, causing more crises and shocks. The article illustrates the crisis of the growth model and the need for a green revolution.
Addressing the debates on austerity and recovery: the case of Greece
A new paper by the FEPS Economic Advisor, Dr Matthieu Meaulle addresses the risks posed by the trend towards austerity measures in Europe. The study entitled "Greece: Recovery, austerity and international imbalances" addresses the possible ramifications of such measures.
New publications in "Global and Progressive"
Two new studies from our international correspondents. In the first, Klaus Voll provides and analysis of the recent visit by High Representative Catherine Ashton to India. In the second Arnold Wehmhoerner describes the relation between leftist politics and the African National Congress during the premiership of Jacob Zuma in South Africa.
New studies issued under "Next Left" programme
Two new studies have just been issued in the Next Left programme of FEPS. The first one, "Social democracy for the next generation: points for debate", aims at presenting methodological approaches ranging from sociology to anthropology in order to assess transformations of society. The second, "Methods for (s)electing a pan-European leading candidate" is a contribution to the reflexion on our political party system and on the future of participative democracy.
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