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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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Publication

Tuesday, 23.06.2026

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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Publication

Friday, 19.06.2026

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

Thursday, 18.06.2026

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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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, 10.06.2026

Effective Gender Budgeting in the next MFF: The Role of NRPPs

Is gender equality still a priority for the EU? With political discussions on the MFF entering a decisive phase in Brussels, it is time to take a closer look. Join our online event on 25 June.

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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.

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.

Effective gender budgeting in the next MFF

Klatzer, Elisabeth | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e. V., June 2026

the role of national and regional partnership plans

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Community-based alternatives to immigration detention

Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, June 2026

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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

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

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

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Welcome to the FES EU Office

Bolstering European Social Democracy for over 50 years!

News

Effective Gender Budgeting in the next MFF

Community-Based Alternatives to Immigration Detention

Armenia after the elections

Effective Gender Budgeting in the next MFF: The Role of NRPPs

Topics

Democracy, Gender Justice and Human Rights

EU Projects

Migration and Integration

Foreign, Security and Defence Policy

Trade and International Cooperation

Economic and Digital Policy, Social Europe

Publications

Effective gender budgeting in the next MFF

Community-based alternatives to immigration detention

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

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

FES EU Office Newsletter

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