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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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  • Upcoming Events
Monday, 08.06.2026

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.

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Thursday, 04.06.2026

Stellenanzeige: EU-Project Officer

Zur Unterstützung unseres EU-Drittmittel-Teams suchen wir eine_n EU-Project Officer / Referent_in EU-Projekte. Der Bewerbungszeitraum läuft bis zum 22. Juni!

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  • Upcoming Events
Tuesday, 02.06.2026

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.

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Anto Fraccaro
  • Upcoming Events
Tuesday, 26.05.2026

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.

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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.

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Publications

A New Climate: Europe in the long shadow of Trump 2.0

A New Climate: Europe in the long shadow of Trump 2.0

Mehling, Michael | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., April 2026

climate leadership and the 'Brussels Effect' at a crossroads

Western Balkans and the EU: keeping the promise, finishing the job

Western Balkans and the EU: keeping the promise, finishing the job

Cero, Harun ; Schwarz, Marco | Sarajevo : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Dialogue Southeast Europe, April 2026

Countering the far right in the European Parliament

Countering the far right in the European Parliament

Halikiopoulou, Daphne ; Vasilopoulou, Sofia | Brussels : FEPS, March 2026

exploring progressive strategies in the age of far-right normalisation

New own resources for the EU budget

New own resources for the EU budget

Schratzenstaller, Margit | Brussels : FEPS, Foundation for European Progressive Studies, March 2026

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