This paper examines the state and nature of youth unemployment in the EU and the potential of the youth guarantee. The authors study the countries where a youth guarantee has been implemented or is in the process of being introduced.
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The political tide in Europe seems to be changing. Centre-left is re-emerging to govern. Neverthless, there are several reasons for this cautious optimism and, according to FEPS Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Ania Skrzypek, 10 fundamental dilemmas to tackle in order to win for real
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This discussion paper makes the case that after a period of idleness the space and common ground for a serious transatlantic agenda on the future of progressive politics is emerging once again in the form of these economic and political dilemmas.
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The metamorphosis of international relations brought about by the processes of globalisation on the one hand and the global financial crisis on the other, have thrown up a divisive set of questions within the left around progressive internationalism and outward facing political and economic...
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FEPS together with Renner Institut and Institute of Global Law and Policy of Harvard Law School is proudly presenting the 5th volume of the successful FEPS “Next Left” Book series.
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Dr. Ania Skrzypek, FEPS Senior Research Fellow made a comparative analysis of the PES member parties’ ideological statements.
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The new, 4th volume of the popular “Next Left” Book series is out! Featuring: A.GUSENBAUER | G.SCHWAN | G.HORN | J.NIDA-RÜMELIN | Ch.FÄRBER | P.DIAMOND | R.BAZILLIER | D.TSAROUHAS | E.SUNDSTRÖM | P.PAULUSMA | J.HALPIN | E.STETTER | K.DUFFEK | A.SKRZYPEK
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Following the Polish general elections that took place on 9th October 2011, Dr. Ania Skrzypek, FEPS Policy Advisor, analyses the situation of the Polish left and the landscape after the battle. Though a list which can be long, she identifies some that could explain the bad results for the SLD ...
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A decade into the new century, Europe is beset by a striking mood of social pessimism. 49% of EU citizens believe they will be worse off in 20 years time, with majorities perceiving the rise of emerging economies as direct threats to their living standards. Such anxiety presents a particularly...
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This opinion gives an insight into the political crisis to a broader public, while at the same time calling for institutional innovations to the federal system that would bring back a true federal political dialogue to the Belgian system and counter the further separation of the language groups.
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The last book of Tony Judt, Ill Fares the Land touches upon the mission that a renewed social democracy must embark upon in order to reverse the negative processes corroding our societies, through respecting all the achievements of past generations and being optimistic about the chances
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This study presents a research on possible mechanisms of nominating, selecting and deciding on who and how could become so called “top candidate” for the next European elections.
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Our society has changed is an introductory sentence to most of the groundbreaking, ideological debates. Surely, it steadily evolves. The generations are being replaced by the “future” ones, which while growing older take not only their place within an adult world, but also gain influence and...
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Released on the occasion of a conference in Brussels on 28th April, "Next Left - The Leaders' Vision of Europe's Future" is a unique collection of 28 recent, groundbreaking speeches by social democratic leaders.
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In 2009, FEPS launched a call for papers addressing PhD and PhD candidates to elaborate on how they saw Europe in a decade, within the framework of its Next Left programme, run under the leadership of former Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer.
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This 1st book ever published by FEPS, with the support of the Austrian Karl Renner Institute, is the concrete realisation of half a year of discussions, meetings and research from all over Europe, under the auspices of former Austrian Chancellor Alfred GUSENBAUER, on the future of social democracy.
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The results of the 2009 European elections draw a number of reactions and comments, in particular for the social democratic family. These conversations inspired FEPS the following ten observations, to be seen as a contribution to the debate on fostering more European awareness and ownership.
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The results of the 2009 European elections draw a number of reactions and comments, in particular for the social democratic family. These conversations inspired FEPS the following ten observations, to be seen as a contribution to the debate on fostering more European awareness and ownership. 1....
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