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Youth, protest and the fight for social rights in Europe

In France and Spain, young people are protesting for better education, affordable housing and social justice. Join us on 12 October to discuss the role of progressive youth movements in building a more social Europe.

Silhouttes of people on two sides of a divide.
Creator: Shutterstock / FEPS
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The EU-UK Progressive Forum: A new chapter

EU-UK relations have entered a new phase, marked by new agreements and closer cooperation. But how can these developments lead to a more strategic and impactful long-term partnership? Join our discussion on 3 November!

Flags of the UK and EU.
Creator: narvikk | Getty Images via canva.com
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Gendered Impacts - Blind Responses

The 2025 US tariff increases have hit working women in the Global South particularly hard. Join us on 27 October for a study presentation on structural injustices in global trade and to discuss lessons for the EU.

Creator: picture alliance / Ikon Images | Stuart Kinlough
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Towards a sustainable European sovereignty

Recent geopolitical and economic disruptions have shown that the EU must work toward a more sovereign future. Join our conference, jointly organised with FEPS, on 30 September and 1 October to discuss what needs to change.

An abstract industrial image
Creator: FEPS
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Presentation of the Peace Report 2026

How can the EU respond to growing geopolitical pressures while maintaining its long-standing role in promoting sustainable peace and stability? Join us on 29 September for this FES-EKD cooperation.

A plastic globe in a screw clamp.
Creator: picture alliance / Bildagentur-online / Saurer
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Geofeminism and the WPS agenda

With a new EU Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security on the horizon and amid a global anti-gender backlash, experts gather on 3 November to discuss the WPS state of play and alternative policy strategies going forward.

A gender conference at the United Nations.
Creator: Shutterstock / FEPS
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Latin American views on Europe & the world

Shifts in global power dynamics force countries to seek out new partnerships. Could this create momentum for stronger ties between the EU and Latin America? Join our roundtable on 8 June to discuss.

A map of South America
Creator: Anto Fraccaro
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Brussels Dialogue on Defence 2026

Europe must urgently renew its defence framework to respond to current and future threats. But progress is slow. Join our panel on 23 June to discuss what has to change.

Soldiers from EU countries carrying the EU flag.
Creator: European Union 2016 - Source : EP

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