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Europe’s #Economy is facing a series of challenges that are affecting growth, productivity, and innovation. With uncertainty stemming from the US election results and a new European Commission taking charge, the Progressive Economics Network (PEN) convened in Berlin to discuss crucial issues pertinent to the EU economy. ???? ???? ?? https://lnkd.in/e9KNG243 The conventional wisdom that economic heavyweights, including Germany, pull ahead does not hold now. The added uncertainty in the global arena economically and socially, with the results from the US elections and the upcoming German elections in February 2025, the Progressive Economics Network (PEN) convened in Berlin to discuss crucial issues pertinent to the EU #Economy. It brought together leading economic advisers, researchers, and decision-makers to discuss these issues and ensure that progressives in power speak with one voice. Topics discussed in Berlin included: ?? Building up Shock Preparedness and Resilience ?? The Progressive Vision for Industrial Policy and Competitiveness ?? EU Investment Capabilities and navigating the new mandate With speakers: ?? Holger Fabig, Head of the Department for Economic, Financial and Climate Policy, German Federal Chancellery ??Thomas Dermine, State Secretary for Economic Resilience and Strategic Investments, Belgium ?? Isabella Weber, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst ?? Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Labour Party ??Jonás Fernández, MEP? ??Zoltán Vajda, Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP), Member of the Hungarian Parliament, Chair of the Budget Committee ?? Francesca Bria, Mercator Stiftung Fellow on Governing Digitalisation in Public Interest, Honorary Professor, UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose ??Florian Ranft, Head of Green New Deal, Das Progressive Zentrum ??John Austin, Senior Fellow, Eisenhower Institute, Gettysburg College? ??Dominika Biegon, Head of Unit, European and International Economic Policy, German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) & EESC Member ?? Maria Joao Rodrigues, FEPS President Read Francesca Bria‘s opening speech here: https://lnkd.in/eNZH7i5k Find out more about PEN, a joint initiative with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and Das Progressive Zentrum: ??https://lnkd.in/e9KNG243

? There is #NoExcuse! Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, there can be no more excuses for the continuous perpetration of violence based on systemic patriarchal societal structures. We need a new #GenderEqualityContract to create a Europe that is safe for all women and girls! ?? https://lnkd.in/ex468NdB Gender-based violence is both the cause and result of gender inequality. Despite so many working towards eliminating violence and creating a true path to equality in our society, violence continues to be an epidemic against women and girls: ? In 2023 alone, 51,100 women were murdered by a family member or partner, meaning that every 10 minutes, a woman died (UN). ?One in three women has experienced violence or threats of violence and or sexual violence in their lifetime by any perpetrator (in the first EU-wide survey published by FRA, Eurostats and EIGE). ?There has been an increase in the perpetration of sexual assault, with new data showing that one in six women has experienced sexual violence, including rape, in their lifetime (FRA, Eurostats and EIGE). Physical violence is just one of the many forms in which violence against women and girls is enacted - emotional, mental, and financial violence is just as pertinent in our society. In February 2024, the approval of the Directive on Violence against Women and Girls was the first comprehensive legal instrument at the EU level to tackle violence against women - but threats to equality from the far-right want to reverse the policies and narratives that are crucial in ensuring safety for women and girls in the EU. We must continue to anchor #Equality in the new EU mandate! ?? Read the new open-access book “A new #GenderEqualityContract for Europe”, arguing why Gender Equality should become a unifying force (the glue!) towards more egalitarian, solidaristic and caring societies in which the first chapter discusses the inclusion of Sexual and Reproductive Health in #VAWG.? ?? https://lnkd.in/enEqN2Da FEPS' work on #GenderBasedViolence has delved into institutional violence, femicide, and violence against #LGBTQI+ women. Find out more:? ?? https://lnkd.in/ex468NdB

???? Leading up to the G20 Summit, FEPS President Maria Jo?o Rodrigues actively participated in the T20 and C20 Summits 2024, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! ??https://lnkd.in/gBnYv-7T On 11-12 November, the T20 Brasil community convened alongside G20 representatives for the T20 Brasil Summit. Over these two days, FEPS President Maria Jo?o Rodrigues joined leaders of national and international think tanks, members of academia, representatives of the public and private sectors, and civil society to deliberate on the principal policy recommendations developed by the T20 throughout the year for G20 leaders. FEPS President Maria Jo?o Rodrigues was invited as a representative of the foundation to be part of the T20 Brasil’s International Advisory Council. The T20 is a G20 engagement group that brings together think tanks and research centres from G20 members. FEPS has been working closely with the T20 Brazil organising Committee, coordinators, and other members of the T20 Brazil’s International Advisory Council to advocate for a New Global Deal by presenting proposals within its new book “A New Global Deal: Reforming world governance“. FEPS also co-ordinated with T20 co-ordinator Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) during the #SummitoftheFuture Action Days discussing the inputs of the T20 Communiqué?to G20 leaders. Together with the Brazilian Presidency of the G20, FEPS, on behalf of the Progressive family, has been facilitating and opening dialogue across all continents on the urgent need to reform global governance and policies to address the current global challenges. Following the T20 Summit, the C20 Summit 2024 marked the conclusion of Brazil’s presidency of the G20 civil society engagement group. During the event, C20 representatives formally presented the “Policy Pack” to the Brazilian government. This strategic document, prepared by thematic working groups over the past year, outlines critical recommendations on issues including climate justice, poverty eradication, gender equality, and global financial reform. As part of the C20 Summit, Maria Jo?o Rodrigues participated in the panel discussion “The global challenges ahead of us,” which also launched the C20 Declaration on Global Peace. ?? The G20 Leaders’ Summit occurred on 18-19 November in Rio de Janeiro. ?? Read “A New Global Deal“, part of FEPS ‘UNited for’ flagship project in the thematic area of Europe and the world and devoted to a New Global Deal in 2023 and 2024. https://lnkd.in/efbxWtdm

Following the #SummitoftheFuture that took place in New York and ahead of key summits in 2025, including the 2nd World Social Summit, FEPS and UN Brussels held an event analysing the outcomes and implementation of the? #PactForTheFuture:? ????https://lnkd.in/ePv5R4bp In September, FEPS participated in the Summit of the Future in New York, which saw the adoption of an intergovernmental agreement—the Pact for the Future. The upcoming challenge lies in implementing the Pact and realising its full potential. ? The EU remains instrumental in implementing the #PactfortheFuture and fulfilling the 2030 Agenda's vision of revitalising global partnerships for sustainable development. The event provided an outlet to ensure that the EU's preceding commitment in the process of creating the Pact continues and that the text is translated into concrete actions, particularly ahead of crucial summits in 2025, including the fourth Conference on Financing for Development and the World Social Summit. After years of work on reforming world governance and contributing to the preparation of the #PactForTheFuture, a FEPS Delegation —headed by our President Maria Jo?o Rodrigues — brought key inputs to the New York #SummitOfTheFuture by co-organising several side events, which included presenting the book "A New Global Deal." ???? Ahead of the G20, recently held in Brazil,? FEPS President Maria Jo?o Rodrigues presented the book’s key inputs through her active participation in the T20 and C20 Summits (the global gatherings of? think tanks and civil society). ?? The book "A New Global Deal" presents proposals and recommendations for renewing and reforming #Multilateralism to address current global challenges. https://lnkd.in/efbxWtdm

Watch the launch of the "The Implementation of the New Pact" series by FEPS and FES with EPC and Odysseus Network at the Press Club in Brussels. We need to create a resilient asylum system that balances responsibility and solidarity, protects human rights and the rule of law! ?? https://lnkd.in/eampPuXm The #NewPact was intended to end years of disagreements among member states on migration policy. Yet, the October EUCO meeting dramatically revealed that this goal has still not been achieved. What, then, remains of the New Pact before it has even been fully implemented? Together with legal experts, policymakers, and civil society, the launch of the New Pact series delved into the comprehensive changes brought by the New Pact on #Migration and Asylum and explored how to ensure its effective implementation in the coming years. With speakers: ?? Lilian Tsourdi, Associate Professor and Jean Monnet Chair in EU Migration Law and Governance at the Law Faculty of Maastricht University ??Philippe DE BRUYCKER, Professor at the Law Faculty and Centre for European Studies of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) ??Catherine Woollard, Director, European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) ??Desislava Sitarska-Tomova, Policy Officer, Asylum, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs ??László Andor, FEPS Secretary General? ??Philipp M. Goldberg, Deputy Director, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung EU Office Brussels ??Alberto Horst Neidhardt, Senior Policy Analyst and Head of the European Migration and Diversity programme of the European Policy Centre ?? “A seamless border #migration process raises procedural and operational challenges. The implementation phase will thus be key in realising the Pact's potential in a protection-oriented manner.”- Lilian Tsourdi, Associate Professor and Jean Monnet Chair in EU Migration Law and Governance at the Law Faculty of Maastricht University ??? "The New Pact will not destroy asylum in Europe. It is the action of the EU member states that may do so. If the asylum system collapses, this won’t lead to fewer applications. In fact, the next major crisis may be triggered by the current discussions on derogation" - Catherine Woollard, Director at European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE), speaking at our event 'Implementing the New Pact' The New Pact Implementation series by FEPS Europe, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, and the European Policy Centre - is a useful tool for navigating the ongoing debate on migration and understanding the challenges posed by the New Pact's implementation. It offers concrete proposals to ensure the #NewPact’s effective implementation and the protection of vulnerable applicants. Read the series ??? https://lnkd.in/eA6KWEH6

???? ????Donald Trump's return to the White House spells danger not only for domestic American politics but also for its ripple effects in the EU. Read analysis on the 2024 US elections from Jessica Shearer, Neel Brown, & Hannah Tyler in the latest EPO.

Register for #Afrikadag 2024, where FEPS will host a series of fringe events on the FEPS Global Stage! With Foundation Max van der Stoel (FMS)?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gV9PUBAA ???? The annual #Afrikadag in Amsterdam has returned! We are excited to announce that this year, FEPS will host a series of fringe events on its own FEPS global stage. These sessions will focus on: ?? CSDDD: addressing complexities and potential for workers' rights in global supply chains CNV Internationaal ?? Implementing Feminist Foreign Policy in fragile and conflict-affected settings The Broker, Women's International Peace Centre, Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law, and Cordaid. ?? An injury to one is an injury to all!: Social justice from an African trade union perspective FNV ?? Boosting the social impact of European Union development cooperation in Africa through the Inequality Marker With Paddy Siyanga Knudsen, Paul Okumu, Christian Morabito (He/Him), and David Rinaldi. ?? FEPS is also organising a FEPS-led session on the Afrika Dag main stage titled "Seizing multilateral reform momentum for African countries: Enhancing their role and advancing the 2030 Agenda" With Florence Syevuo, Anna Pot, ALOAKINNOU Kpenassou Marie-Thérèse, David Luke, and Beatriz Abellan Merelo. Find out more about FEPS' fringe events and more at #Afrikadag! ?? https://lnkd.in/gV9PUBAA Register below ?? afrikadag.nl

?? Get ready for COP29 with the latest episode of FEPS Talks with Dr Stephen Minas, author of the FEPS Primer ‘Climate Progress in the EU and the World’! https://lnkd.in/e7PimXgp Recorded just before the US Election and leading up to the COP29 climate conference, in this episode, Thomas Fr?hlich and Dr Stephen Minas discuss international climate politics, what actually happens at COP, and what to expect from COP29. The global response to climate change hangs in the balance. Rocked by pandemic, war and a cost-of-living crisis, the commitment of countries and citizens to ambitious climate policy is being tested as never before. ?? They also consider the unique capacity of progressives to shape a climate politics of ambition, justice and solidarity, including through delivering a #JustTransition. They discuss the need for better communication of climate policy, the opportunities of climate action and reasons for hope amid these crises. Listen to the new episode! ??https://lnkd.in/e7PimXgp On 26 November, "Climate progress in the EU and the world" will be launched at Librebook in Brussels, with Stephen Minas. Spaces are limited - register now! ?? https://lnkd.in/eFFZSxcB

Ahead of the closing of the informal #EUCO summit taking place in Budapest, we want to recall the importance of protecting #MediaFreedom and #RuleOfLaw to preserve democracy. This was one of the key highlights at the event ‘Call to Europe: A free Hungary in a stronger Europe’ that took place in the Hungarian capital a few days ago. ?? https://lnkd.in/eQzgaNbJ ?? In an era where democratic values and human rights cannot be taken for granted, the protection of media freedom and the rule of law are critical to preserving a functioning democracy. Across Europe, these pillars are under threat, as seen most starkly in Hungary, where government control over media and assaults on judicial independence have raised alarms. Reaffirming the integrity of a free press and an independent judiciary is essential not only for Hungary but for the entire European project, ensuring that citizens' voices are heard and that rules are applied without bias! ?? “Orbán has created a true media empire. His party controls over 4 out of 5 of the country's media. Step by step, Orbán has been undermining media pluralism and turned several media outlets into propaganda machines" - Birgit Sippel, MEP Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament With speakers: ?? Birgit Sippel, S&D MEP and Coordinator for the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs ??Lisa-Maria Kretschmer, Head of Advocacy, Reporters without Borders ??Andras Lederer, Head of Advocacy, Magyar Helsinki Bizottság / Hungarian Helsinki Committee ??Sándor Rónai, Member of the Democratic Coalition Presidency and former MEP ??ágnes Urbán, Media Analyst, Hungarian media watchdog Mérték Media Monitor ??Aron D., Head of Research and Communications, Amnesty International Hungary Watch the recording of "True Democracy: Media Freedom & Rule of Law in the EU and Hungary" ?? https://lnkd.in/eQzgaNbJ More than 250 participants participated in the latest edition of Call to Europe: 'A free Hungary in a stronger Europe'. Budapest became the stage for a vibrant gathering of democratic, socialist, and green policymakers, academics, trade unions and activists working towards a brighter future. You can watch all the recordings here: ??? https://lnkd.in/eQzgaNbJ Media freedom, rule of law, true democracy, just transition, quality jobs, accessible public services, housing, and health were some of the key topics of the conference. This event was organised by FEPS with SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR Foundation, the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament, Szociális Demokráciáért Intézet, új K?ztársaságért Alapítvány, Táncsics Mihály Alapítvány, Policy Solutions, Esely K?z?sség and Societas.

???? In these days of European Commission hearings, MEP Nicola Zingaretti outlines the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament's political priorities for this European Parliament term, and stresses the Group's determination to oversee the Commission's action Read his opinion on this week's Progressive Page ??