Bolstering European Social Democracy

Since 1973: Bolstering European Social Democracy for over 50 years! Welcome to the FES EU Office

Tuesday, 12.11.2024 - Press Club, Brussels | Migration and Integration, News, Event

Implementing the New Pact: Solidarity, fundamental rights and effectiveness in asylum and migration management

On 12 November, we’ll host a panel discussion with legal experts, policymakers and CSO to explore the key aspects of the New Pact and ways to ensure... More

Wednesday, 06.11.2024 - Office of the EKD, Brussels | Foreign, Security and Defence Policy, News, Event

Presentation of the Peace Report 2024: Dialogue on international arms control and disarmament in times of war

On 6 November, we will discuss the findings and recommendations of the Peace Report 2024 with an expert panel. Join us! More

Wednesday, 20.11.2024 - Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie, Brussels | Democracy, Gender Equality and Human Rights, News, Event

Brussels Democracy Dialogue 2024: How to transition to sustainable democracies?

On 20 November 2024, we will organise the first Brussels Democracy Dialogue. Just like the Hambach Democracy Dialogue (HDD), the Brussels Democracy... More

07.10.2024 | Democracy, Gender Equality and Human Rights, Publication, News

Policy Brief: Feminist Foreign Policy in the EU and Latin America

Latin America is a leading region in developing Feminist Foreign Policies (FFPs). This creates opportunities for collaboration with the EU, such as... More

15.09.2024 | Migration and Integration, News

Policy Study: The New European Solidarity Mechanism

The allocation of obligations regarding asylum seekers frequently sparks heated debates among the EU Member States. Can a new solidarity mechanism... More

Contact

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
EU Office Brussels

Rue du Taciturne 38
BE-1000 Brussels
Belgium

+32 22 34 62 90
brussels(at)fes.de

The EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

The EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), with its headquarters in Brussels and activities in Brussels and Strasbourg, was opened in 1973. The EU Office participates in the European integration process, backs and accompanies the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany in Europe and contributes to shaping the external relations of the European Union.

As an agency of dialogue, education and consultancy, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung thereby fulfils its special role as a ‘political network organisation’ for and with the various European institutions. The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's European and worldwide network facilitates political, economic, social and environmental dialogue between Germany and Europe, within Europe and between Europe and the rest of the world and also at global level.

Democracy, Gender Equality and Human Rights

Democracies around the world are feeling the pressure in the face of rising authoritarianism, nationalism and populism. The EU is no exception. More

Foreign, Security and Defence Policy

The FES EU Office works to ensure that the Common European Defense policy remains value-driven and peace-oriented. More

EU Projects

By implementing projects co-funded by the EU, the FES aims to actively contribute to sustainable EU development cooperation based on solidarity. More

Trade and Development Policy

The FES EU Office is dedicated to promoting a trade and development policy at EU level that is sustainable and fair, democratic and transparent. More

Migration and Integration

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s EU Office uses its expertise to bring greater objectivity to the debate on migration. More

Social Europe, Economic and Digital Policy

The Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation's EU Office aims at striking a social, environmental and economic balance in the EU. More

IPS Journal

IPS Journal is an online magazine covering the central debates of progressive politics in Europe and around the globe More

FES Publications

Please visit the FES library website to search for all full-text publications published by FES offices worldwide. More

Check out our Competence Centres in Europe!

Climate and Social Justice

In the future, climate and social policy must be two sides of the same European coin. We shall be working on this with our political, trade union and civil society partners and other think tanks. The Competence Centre Climate and Social Justice based in Brussels!

Future of Work

The debate on the future of work goes beyond the context of digital transformation and touches various policy fields. The Competence Centre on the Future of Work, based in Brussels, is bringing together different actors to discuss and debate the future of work at the European level!

Democracy of the Future

The work of the Competence Centre on the Democracy of the Future, based in Vienna, is currently based on two topical pillars: Democracy & Society and Democracy & Economy. In collaboration with different researchers, we try to explore and find answers to key questions!

Cooperation and Peace in Europe

The Regional Office for Cooperation and Peace in Europe, based in Vienna, is to come to terms with the challenges of peace and security in Europe since the collapse of the Soviet Union a quarter of a century ago. It supports the revival of a peace and security dialogue and the development of new concepts in the spirit of solution-oriented policy!