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🇪🇺🇬🇧FEPS was in Oxford for the 10th Oxford Symposium, which also launched the new book "The Politics of Polycrisis"! The Symposium gathered prominent policymakers and academics to discuss the future of social democracy and the progressive agenda. 📕 https://lnkd.in/enNc7zr4 🔟 Conceived amidst ideological challenges and electoral setbacks for the centre-left, the Oxford Symposium has become a vital platform for academics, politicians, and thought leaders for a decade. Featuring cutting-edge analysis, it addresses critical issues like the rise of the radical right, polycrises, and strategies for progressive resurgence in the face of digital, environmental, and demographic transitions. For this jubilee anniversary, the Symposium launched the new book “The Politics of Polycrisis”. Drawing on insights from key contributors from the EU and the UK, it presents new ideas for restoring social democracy, tackling topics including the green transition, the rise of #PlatformWork, industrial policy, and artificial intelligence. The Symposium commenced with a panel discussing the future of EU-UK relations before delving into two days of discussions with high-level researchers and policy-makers on topics including: 🔸State of progressivism in Europe and beyond 🔸Industrial strategy and the green transition  🔸Reshaping public services 🔸Politics in the age of populism 🔸Economic models in the EU and America 🔸Security and new forms of partnerships Authored by prominent researchers and policy-makers and edited by Patrick Diamond and Ania Skrzypek, this book is a powerful intellectual statement that presents new ideas for restoring social democracy. Read the new book "The Politics of Polycrisis".  📕 https://lnkd.in/enNc7zr4 Find out more about the 10th Oxford Symposium: 🇪🇺🇬🇧 https://lnkd.in/enNc7zr4 With Karl-Renner-Institut and Progressive Britain

🎄During the winter break, enjoy the new Progressive Post! 2024 was a super-electoral year 📣. Now that it has come to an end, and we see that elections caused havoc in the EU and beyond. In issue 26, we look at 🇺🇸 US elections: more than angry men 🗳️ The #FarRight far right demolishes the #WelfareState 👨👩👦👦 The demographic transition: risks and opportunities ❌ Blunt weapons? Europe's fight against corruption Read the new Progressive Post magazine 👇

Read the latest FEPS book “The Politics of Polycrisis”,  which is being launched at the 10th anniversary of the Oxford Symposium! With Renner Institut and Progressive Britain   📕https://lnkd.in/eYebrqF7 Drawing on insights from key contributors from the EU and the UK, the book “The Politics of Polycrisis” presents new ideas for restoring social democracy, tackling topics including the #GreenTransition, the rise of #PlatformWork, industrial policy, and artificial intelligence. Rising challenges of insecurity and inequality that plagued advanced capitalist countries in recent years —from climate change to the rise of the far right, economic crisis, and the creation of new types of jobs that do not protect workers—have reinstated the need for social democratic parties to strategise for success. Authored by prominent researchers and policy-makers and edited by Patrick Diamond and Ania Skrzypek, this book is a powerful intellectual statement that presents new ideas for restoring social democracy. 🔸 Introduction by Patrick Diamond and Ania Skrzypek 🔸Governing in turbulent times: challenges for the centre-left by Andrew Gamble 🔸The polycrisis diagnosis and its problems by Colm Murphy 🔸Democracy and empowerment by Daphne Halikiopoulou and Tim Vlandas 🔸A new industrial policy for the EU by MEP Matthias Ecke 🔸Tackling Employment Insecurity: a Fair Deal for Platform Workers by Eunice Goes 🔸Artificial intelligence: the role of the state and the progressive narrative by Florian Ranft, Sebastian Pieper and Jonah Schwope 🔸The path towards a just green transition by Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen 🔸Managing technological transformation – from the perspective of a European lawmaker by Miapetra Kumpula-Natri 🔸To take that one step forward by MEP Andreas Schieder and Ania Skrzypek 🔸A new global deal to help developing countries thrive: rethinking development aid from a progressive perspective by MEP Hana Jalloul Read the new book: 📕 https://lnkd.in/eYebrqF7 To find a path back to power, social democrats must combine a forward-looking agenda for inclusive prosperity with protecting the pillars of security that give meaning to our lives in an era of unprecedented instability and upheaval. 🔟Conceived amidst ideological challenges and electoral setbacks for the centre-left, the Oxford Symposium has become a vital platform for academics, politicians, and thought leaders for a decade. The Symposium features cutting-edge analysis and addresses critical issues like the rise of the radical right, polycrises, and strategies for progressive resurgence in the face of digital, environmental, and demographic transitions. Over the course of the next two days, FEPS will be covering the 10th Oxford Symposium on Twitter/X and Instagram. Stay tuned on our accounts! 🔴 https://x.com/FEPS_Europe

🇪🇺 How did political parties target young voters on social media during the #EUElections2024? The new policy study "From posts to polls" was launched at FEPSHQ! Read the study: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eEtruVtN Known as the year of super-elections, 2024 has emphasised the drastic change in political communications. The results of the #EUElections2024 emphasise how social media has emerged as a primary source of political information for young people—an opportunity that the far right has effectively exploited. The new policy study “From posts to polls” investigates strategies to democratically engage young voters amidst the emergence of social media as a primary source of political information for young people and the far right's effective use of these platforms. The study focuses on social media strategies of political parties targeting young voters ahead of the # #EUElections2024, focusing on Facebook and Instagram activity in Germany, Sweden, Hungary, & Poland.🇩🇪🇸🇪🇭🇺🇵🇱 Key findings: ❗Turnout for #EUElections2024 was low at 36%,with a 6% drop from 2019. ❗The low turnout was due to a lack of interest in politics rather than distrust or cynicism towards the political system. With speakers: 🔸Biliana Sirakova, European Union Youth Coordinator 🔸Lauren Mason, Policy and Advocacy Manager, European Youth Forum 🔸Neele Eilers, Research Fellow, dpart - research for political participation 🔸Francesca Giannaccini, Research Associate, Democracy Reporting International (DRI) 🔸Elena Avramovska, Senior Researcher, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 🔸Ania Skrzypek, Director for Research and Training, FEPS Europe 🔸Matteo Dressler, Policy Analyst, Democracy & Participation, FEPS Europe Read the new policy study: 📕 https://lnkd.in/eEtruVtN By FEPS and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Future of Democracy, with dpart - research for political participation and Democracy Reporting International.

🇸🇪 FEPS was in Stockholm for the event "Algorithmic Governance and the Swedish Model"! Watch the keynote speech by Daron Acemoglu, the 2024 winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, alongside Magdalena Andersson, former Swedish Prime Minister and leader of the Swedish Opposition. #AIatWork 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWGGV9AS   FEPS' Digital Programme, with Nordic partners and trade unions, has been committed to understanding the true impact of #AlgorithmicManagement, which has taken a crucial role in the AI-at-work revolution, whether in the form of automated task allocation, detailed surveillance of workers’ activities, or the assessment of workers’ output.   📕 The conference presented findings from the policy study "Algorithmic management in traditional workplaces", which explores the impact of algorithmic management on the impacts with a focus on the unique labour environments of the Nordic countries—Finland, Sweden, and Norway—where long-standing traditions of labour organisation intersect with rapidly advancing technologies.   With speakers: 🔺Maja Fjaestad, Senior Policy Advisor at the European Policy Centre and former Swedish State Secretary for Health 🔺Göran Arrius, President of SACO, Sveriges akademikers centralorganisation  🔺Ivana Bartoletti, Expert on AI and gender rights at the Council of Europe and a Cybersecurity and Privacy Executive Fellow at Virginia Tech 🔺 Kristina Birke Daniels, Director, FES Nordics Office 🔺Simon Vinge, Chief Economist, Akademikerförbundet SSR 🔺Carin Håkansta, Karolinska Institutet 🔺Pille Strauss-Raats, Karolinska Institutet 🔺Ruben Lind, Karolinska Institutet 🔺Pontus Blüme, Stockholm University 🔺Jenny Wrangborg, Researcher, Svenska Transportarbetarförbundet 🔺Linda Larsson, LANDSORGANISATIONEN I SVERIGE 🔺German Bender, Arena Idé 🔺Thea Holmlund, Handels trade union 🔺Simon Vinge, Akademikerförbundet SSR 🔺Johan Sjolander, Director, Tankesmedjan Tiden 🔺Uwe Optenhögel, Vice-president, FEPS 🔺Gerard Rinse Oosterwijk, Policy analyst on digital, FEPS   Watch the speech by Daron Acemoglu on FEPS' YouTube channel: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWGGV9AS   Read the policy study "Algorithmic management in traditional workplaces": 📕 https://lnkd.in/eMqZrKPh By FEPS with Akademikerförbundet SSR, Arena Idé, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Norics, LANDSORGANISATIONEN I SVERIGE, and Tankesmedja Tiden.

FEPS took part in the #EPGenderEqualityWeek! FEMM Chair and FEPS VP Lina Gálvez Muñoz hosted the launch event of our new book 'A New Gender Equality Contract for Europe', at the European Parliament. Couldn’t make it? Watch the recording! 📺 https://lnkd.in/ebU_WaEK The book argues why gender equality should become a unifying force (the glue!) towards more egalitarian, solidaristic and caring societies. Featuring gender experts from diverse disciplines, the book connects feminist academic intelligence with hands-on policymaking. Its chapters cover a wide range of topics, including education, reproductive health, labour, care, cultural rights, democracy, climate, and Feminist Foreign Policy. Several of the book’s authors were present to share its key findings and engage policymakers in discussions on how to consolidate positive narratives about feminist issues, including: 🔸 Peto Andrea, Professor in the Department of Gender Studies, Central European University 🔸 Krystyna Dzwonkowska-Godula, Sociologist and Assistant Professor at the Institute of Sociology, University of Łódź, Poland  🔸 Mafalda Dâmaso, Academic and Independent Consultant Specialising in EU Cultural and Media Policy 🔸 Ann Linde, FEPS Special Advisor on Foreign Affairs, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden 🔸 Katarzyna Szkuta (PhD), EU and International Affairs Advisor and Advisor to the State Secretary for Equality, Belgium It is crucial to shift away from the gender backlash and to create a new #GenderEqualityContract for Europe that policymakers can unite around! Read the book now 📕 https://lnkd.in/enEqN2Da 🎙️ Would you like to get a glimpse of the book? Listen to the new episode of FEPS Talks, with one of the authors, Eugenia Caracciolo di Torella, who explores the transformative role of care in advancing gender equality. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eyx89zHc

🇺🇦 Continuing the work on the Progressive Ukraine policy series, the expert meeting “The Social Transformation of Ukraine” delved into how Progressives can promote sustainable peace in wider Europe.  🔗 https://lnkd.in/epZQPEmn FEPS has been committed to facilitating the knowledge bank necessary for Ukraine to rebuild progressively after the war through the Progressive Ukraine series, showing that social democrats can help Ukraine build a resilient and prosperous society, serving as a beacon for a more just and equitable Europe. FEPS, alongside its partners, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Ukraine, Fundacja Amicus Europae, Karl-Renner-Institut, Kalevi Sorsa -säätiö, Foundation Max van der Stoel (FMS), and Fondation Jean-Jaurès held the workshop “The Social Transformation of Ukraine" on Ukraine's future in Europe, delving into discussions on: 🇺🇦 From a Country at War to Sustainable Peace: Making Case for a Progressive Ukraine 🇺🇦 On a Path to EU Membership: Addressing Social Policy Challenges in Ukraine’s Reconstruction  🇺🇦 Leaving No One Behind: advancing gender equality and inclusion in the reconstruction of Ukraine With speakers: 👉 Antony Beumer, former Secretary-General, S&D Group 👉 Tomas Petricek, former Czech Minister for Foreign Affairs 👉 Yurchenko, Yuliya, Lecturer, University of Greenwich & FEPS Advisor on Ukraine 👉 Andriy Korniychuk, PhD, European Studies Unit, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences & FEPS Advisor on Ukraine 👉 Maria Maltschnig, FEPS Vice-President & Director, Karl Renner Institut 👉 Vita Shnaider, Researcher at NGO New Housing Policy  👉 Natalia Lomonosova, Research Fellow in the Ukraine Research Network, Center for Eastern European and International Studies (ZOiS) 👉Julia Westerveld-Soldatiuk, Senior Research Fellow EU & Global Affairs, Clingendael 👉László Andor, Secretary-General, FEPS 👉Uwe Optenhögel, Vice-President, FEPS  👉Ania Skrzypek, Director for Research and Training, FEPS 📕 Publications on Ukraine include the book "Europe and the War in Ukraine: From Russian Aggression to a New Eastern Policy" and the policy study "(Re)Building the Future". Stay tuned for new publications in 2025! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evwHbTNM

🇪🇺 The EU is at a crossroads in its #DigitalTransformation and must act urgently towards greater technological sovereignty. Read the new policy study "Time to build a European digital ecosystem" 📕 https://lnkd.in/gmqyUqC3 In 2024, the EU has proven itself to be a pioneer in legislating digital policy and AI, with trademark laws including the #AIAct, the Digital Services Act (#DSA), and the Digital Markets Act. Yet, with growing geopolitical tensions and reliance on foreign tech giants, the new European Commission must ensure that digital gatekeepers like Google and Meta comply with existing legislation and enforce them when needed. The new policy study 'Time to build a European digital ecosystem' explores the crucial steps in how the EU can reduce its digital dependencies and create a resilient, autonomous, and socially inclusive digital framework. The study emphasises the importance of enforcing existing digital regulations and creating a European Digital Industrial Policy (#EDIP) to drive innovation and secure European values. It also provides critical recommendations for the new Commission, which focuses on creating a unified digital industrial strategy, including developing a ‘#EuroStack’, a European technology framework encompassing hardware, infrastructure, AI, data, and governance. Most importantly, achieving digital sovereignty requires a strategic overhaul. Legislative measures must be paired with capacity building to advance a digital future that reflects European values of fairness, sustainability, and innovation. Read this new policy study 📕 https://lnkd.in/gmqyUqC3 By Francesca Bria, Johnny Ryan, Sophie Bloemen, Fabian Ferrari, Gerard Rinse Oosterwijk, Justin Nogarede, Matthias Pfeffer, Leevi Saari, José Van Dijck, Antal van den Bosch, Marie Hasdenteufel, and Annarosa Pesole. By FEPS with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung EU Office and FES Future of Work

To start the #EPGenderEqualityWeek and push for #FeministForeignPolicy on the agenda of the EU political cycle, the policy series by the Feminist Foreign Policy Progressive Voices Collective has been presented to top EU policymakers such as Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management. 🟪 https://lnkd.in/eEmh88Sf The Feminist Foreign Policy Progressive Voices Collective Chairs Ann Linde and Machris Cabreros met top policymakers such as 👉Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management 👉Irene Fellin, NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security 👉Julia Koch - de Biolley, EEAS Head of the Task Force on Gender Equality 👉Maja Stojanovska, Gender Responsive Leadership Expert, EEAS 👉Elisabeth Werner, Deputy Secretary General of the European Commission, Head of the Gender Equality Task Force in the European Commission 👉Members of the European Parliament Chloé Ridel, Hana Jalloul and MEP Evin I. FEPS, with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung EU and supported by partners, launched the Feminist Foreign Policy Progressive Voices Collective (FFPPVC), a community of global feminist experts and creates a platform to exchange ideas, policy approaches, and practices in #FeministForeignPolicy. The Policy Brief series includes five policy briefs: 🟪 EU | A European feminist foreign policy? By Aline Burni and Laeticia Thissen 🟪 FORESIGHT | Embracing Feminist Foreign Policy within EU strategic foresight capabilities by Anastaesia M. 🟪 LATIN AMERICA | Feminist foreign policy in the EU and Latin America by Evyn Papworth, Daniela SEPÚLVEDA, and Thainá Leite 🟪 FUNDING | From talking to walking: Using feminist foreign policy to fund feminist organising by ALOAKINNOU Kpenassou Marie-Thérèse Benedicta, Lucie Daniel, Maria Malomalo, and Marinke van Riet 🟪SECURITY & DEFENCE | A feminist foreign policy approach to EU security and defence by Dr Annika Bergman Rosamond Read the publications: 🟪 https://lnkd.in/eEmh88Sf #FeministForeignPolicy is the means to change the way the EU interacts globally. Traditional approaches to foreign policy, based on colonial, patriarchal systems, need to be questioned. The EU’s foreign policy has operated on the basis that it is gender-neutral and technocratic - but gender-neutral does not equate to gender inclusive. Gender equality is not a mere ‘add on’. Although several EU Member states have adopted #FeministForeignPolicy, the EU still needs a more ambitious approach to substantially transforming its foreign policy concept and practice. With FES & strategic partners Olof Palme International Center, Fondation Jean-Jaurès, SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR Foundation, IAI, Fundación Pablo Iglesias, Fabian Society, CEE Network for Gender Issues, Broadbent Institute | Institut Broadbent, Feminist Foreign Policy Collaborative Policy, Equipop, Das Progressive Zentrum & International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

🗳️ Super-electoral 2024 ends with elections in #Ireland & #Romania 🇮🇪🇷🇴 The results indicate continuity hides a more complex situation, as the presidential elections annulment in Romania shows. Featuring analyses by Victor NEGRESCU, Kevin Cunningham, Alice Pop, David Kitching, and more.