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The Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) is the think tank of the progressive political family at EU level. Our mission is to develop innovative research, policy advice, training and debates to inspire and inform socialist and social democratic politics and policies across Europe.

FEPS works in close partnership with a solid network of 76 member organisations, boosting coherence among stakeholders from the world of politics, academia and civil society at local, regional, national, European and global levels. More

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13/07/2026

European populism and anti-gender narratives

Links between the EU and North Macedonia
13/07/2026

The international network of the radical right

Democracy under attack in the United States and Europe
03/07/2026

Renewing European progressive leadership in climate, energy and industry

Europe is living through a time of constant disruption: geopolitical and economic shocks, a cost-of-living […]
30/06/2026

How National and Regional Partnership Plans can support just transition regions in the next MFF

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11 SEP

Housing in Practice – Greece

Athens, Greece (Expert Meeting)
23 SEP

Clean technology value chains and the EU’s industrial strategy

FEPS HQ
30 SEP

FEPS Policy Conference 2026

Brussels, Belgium
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“⚽️ This World Cup is shaped BY MAGA POLITICS” by Cas Mudde

“⚽️ This World Cup is shaped BY MAGA POLITICS” by Cas Mudde

“We have to 🛑 STOP SPECULATION on PRICES” 💸 Ben Tippet

“We have to 🛑 STOP SPECULATION on PRICES” 💸 Ben Tippet

How Progressives can STOP the FAR-RIGHT?

How Progressives can STOP the FAR-RIGHT?

“Why don’t we say clearly that ISRAEL is also VIOLATING international law?” Josep Borrell

“Why don’t we say clearly that ISRAEL is also VIOLATING international law?” Josep Borrell

“Muscular MASCULINITY is reinforcing itself in the realm of SECURITY” Toni Haastrup & Lina Gálvez

“Muscular MASCULINITY is reinforcing itself in the realm of SECURITY” Toni Haastrup & Lina Gálvez

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08/07/2026

Letter to Manfred Weber, Chair of the EPP Group, by FEPS President Nicolas Schmit 

Dear Mr Weber, You are European, but also German. One should be entitled to expect […]
23/06/2026

FEPS Reacts: 10 years after Brexit

Written by FEPS Secretary-General László Andor 🔸 Brexit has been a case study in national self-harm. The […]
05/06/2026

Call for a progressive EU enlargement

Friends of the Western Balkans' Joint Statement
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02/07/2026

The EU Return Regulation: what lies behind the chants