Upcoming Events The EU-UK Progressive Forum: A new chapter 09.10.2026 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! Image: Creator: narvikk | Getty Images via canva.com In 2025, a new chapter opened for the EU-UK partnership, followed by further rapprochements and new agreements between the United Kingdom and EU Member States. The second edition of the “EU-UK Progressive Forum”, in cooperation with the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS), therefore focuses on the grand transformations and examines questions such as:What should the EU-UK partnership focus on to promote a values and international law-embedded international order?What kind of change can there be in relations in the short and long term, taking into account the change in government and the premiership of Andy Burnham?And what political innovations can social democrats inspire one another with across borders?Public fringe event on the future of EU-UK relations Join political actors and experts on 3 November for a public discussion under the title “For the impactful EU-UK partnership in the rapidly changing world” and explore, among other things, the questions:How can the EU and UK build a deeper partnership based on shared democratic values and common interests? How can they respond jointly to hybrid threats such as cyberattacks, disinformation and energy disruption? Where do UK priorities converge with emerging EU priorities in foreign, security and energy policy? How should the UK position itself amid wider EU discussions on strategic partnerships, relations with countries such as Canada, Iceland and Norway, and future enlargement? Where is there scope for deeper cooperation on climate, energy, trade, digitalisation and democratic resilience? Date: Tuesday, 3 November 17:30 - 19:30 CET Venue: FEPS HQ, Avenue des Arts 46, 1000 Brussels & online An agenda and list of speakers will follow shortly. For more information, please contact Sidonie Wetzig, Policy Officer for Foreign Affairs, Security & Defence Policy: sidonie.wetzig(at)fes.de. Register now About the EU-UK Progressive Forum The EU-UK Progressive Forum is an initiative by the FES EU Office and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS). It brings together leading politicians, academics, trade unionists and experts from across Europe. The aim of the exchange held in the heart of Brussels remains strategic – enabling an honest conversation that goes beyond the post-Brexit negotiations, and instead of focusing on the past allows looking together into the most pertinent questions that are to frame not only the EU-UK partnership, but possibly the entire new global order emerging after the period of polycrisis and grand unravelling that it brought. Related articles Image: Creator: Shutterstock / FEPS Monday, 21.09.2026 Upcoming Events 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. Image: Creator: Fedos Gut | Shutterstock Sunday, 03.05.2026 Publication Countering the Far Right in the European Parliament The European Parliament has been shifting to the right through a gradual rise in right-wing alliances and subtle forms of cooperation. Our policy brief examines this trend and how it can be countered. Image: Creator: Digital-Fotofusion Gallery / Alamy Wednesday, 07.10.2026 Publication Illiberalism and the European Single Market When the rule of law is undermined, the European Single Market suffers. This policy brief examines the situation in Poland and Hungary and offers recommendations for the next EU budget to safeguard democratic principles. Event contact Sidonie Wetzig Policy Officer Foreign Affairs, Security & Defence Policy Sidonie.Wetzig(at)fes.de
