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Bolstering European Social Democracy for over 50 years!

The EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), with its headquarters in Brussels and activities in Brussels and Strasbourg, was opened in 1973. It 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 by facilitating dialogue, education and consultancy.

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Effective Gender Budgeting in the next MFF

The EU has committed to promoting gender equality in all its activities. Will the new structure and funding priorities in the proposed MFF be sufficient to ensure meaningful progress? A new policy brief takes a look.

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Community-Based Alternatives to Immigration Detention

What if migration procedures were built on support rather than punishment? Our new policy brief looks at alternatives to immigration detention that are more efficient and preserve dignity.

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  • Upcoming Events

Armenia after the elections

On 7 June, Armenia held elections that were deemed highly consequential for the its future. Join our roundtable on 30 June to discuss what the outcome means for the country's geopolitical positioning.

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Politik ist weiblich: Lesung mit Ulrike Hiller & Sabrina Repp

Frauen sind in der Politik unterrepräsentiert. Das muss sich ändern, fordert Ulrike Hiller in ihrem Buch. Am 13. Juli diskutiert sie mit Sabrina Repp, MdEP über mehr Vielfalt im Politikbetrieb.

Topics

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Democracy, Gender Justice 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.

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EU Projects

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

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Migration and Integration

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

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Foreign, Security and Defence Policy

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

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Trade and International Cooperation

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

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Economic and Digital Policy, Social Europe

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

Publications

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FES EU Office Newsletter

Sign up for our monthly newsletter and occasional emails with updates on publications, events and other news about our work at the FES EU Office. You can, of course, unsubscribe at any time.

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Competence Centres

FES Competence Centres work exclusively on topics that are of strategic importance for building a stronger, more capable Europe. Check out our four offices in Europe!


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