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This theme analyses the main threats to democracy, including far-right politics, authoritarian tendencies, and nationalism, both within and outside the European Union. The goal is to identify ways to foster participatory and representative democracy, with a particular emphasis on engaging young people.

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27/03/2026

Laboratories of counter-hegemony

Orbán, Trump and the transatlantic far-right ecosystem
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19/03/2026
Fran AMERYKaty BROWN

There must be an alternative

Against mainstream defeatism and towards the rejuvenation of the democratic public space
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02 JUL

Empowering youth

Warsaw, Poland
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01 JUL

Friends of Eastern Partnership (FoEP)

Warsaw, Poland (Training)
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03 JUN

Ahead of the US midterms

Brussels, Belgium (Expert meeting)
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02 JUN

Unpacking Malta’s election results

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18/06/2026

Anti-corruption as European policy: not a triumph, but a turning point

Enrico CARLONI
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16/04/2026

Orbán ousted by a landslide: time for a rethink

Eszter KOVÁTS
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12/11/2025

How Progressives win when democracy is on the line

Robert BENSON
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21/10/2025

Maria João Rodrigues at PES Congress 2025

🇳🇱 🌹 FEPS attended the Party of European Socialists (PES) Congress in Amsterdam, which included […]
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18/10/2025

FEPS at PES Congress 2025

🇳🇱 🌹Within PES Congress, there were full rooms on insightful discussion on a range of […]
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10/09/2025

Von der Leyen – walking the walk at last?

FEPS reaction to The State of the European Union 2025
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Une révolution civique, pas encore une révolution sociale

by Fondation Jean-Jaurès 06/05/2026
“A civic revolution, not yet a social revolution” Interview with László Andor, FEPS Secretary General, published by Fondation Jean-Jaurès (FR), analysing the electoral defeat of Viktor Orbán, the emergence of a broad opposition movement in Hungary, and the prospects for democratic renewal, EU relations and social change following what he describes as a “civic revolution” that has yet to deliver a social transformation.

Jön a pénz! Magyar Péter beváltja az ígéretét?

by KlikkTV 04/05/2026
“Money is coming! Will Péter Magyar deliver on his promise?” Video Interview published on KlikkTV (HU), featuring László Andor, FEPS Secretary General, discussing EU funds to Hungary, their political conditionality, and the importance of fair distribution, rule of law and social investment within the European Union.

‘Regreso al futuro. El gran reseteo’ by Lina Gálvez

by Tinta Libre 02/02/2026
“Back to the Future: The Great Reset” Opinion article by FEPS Vice-President, Lina Gálvez reflecting on the current global crisis marked by rising authoritarianism, digital power and extreme inequality, and tracing its roots through a historical analysis of capitalism — from the post-1945 social and geopolitical settlement led by social democratic forces, through neoliberal financialisation, to what she describes as a new phase of fascist capitalism.

Liberal democracy’s social, societal fabric under threat – Live from the EPC Annual Conference 2025

by EPC 08/12/2025
In a podcast by the European Policy Centre (EPC), FEPS Secretary General, László Andor, discusses how liberal democracy in Europe is being challenged not only at the institutional level but also through the erosion of social rights and what Europe must do to defend its social foundations.

Líderes progresistas internacionales se reunieron en Buenos Aires para ponerle un freno al avance de la extrema derecha

by Mi Valle 23/09/2025
“International progressive leaders met in Buenos Aires to push back against the rise of the far right” News article in Mi Valle reporting on the meeting of progressive leaders from Europe and Latin America in Buenos Aires, where FEPS President Maria João Rodrigues took part, stressing the need to build common strategies to defend democracy and social justice against the far right.
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27/06/2026

The POLITICAL dimension of the US FIFA World Cup with Cas Mudde

📺🔊 Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcast This FIFA World Cup may be the […]
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23/04/2026

‘An enlargement for a new generation ’ better natures; is it feasible?’ Flickr album

Photo album of the ‘An enlargement for a new generation‘ event in Brussels, Belgium. The […]
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17/04/2026

‘FEPS at Global Progressive Mobilisation’ Flickr album

Photo album of the ‘FEPS at Global Progressive Mobilisation‘ event in in Barcelona, Spain. The […]
26/02/2026

“Those who have A LOT, must PAY MORE” Nicolas Schmit | FEPS Talks Podcast

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of FEPS Talks with FEPS President Nicolas Schmit! 🇪🇺 […]
26/02/2026

“Those who have A LOT, must PAY MORE” Nicolas Schmit | FEPS Talks Podcast

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of FEPS Talks with FEPS President Nicolas Schmit! 🇪🇺 […]
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29/01/2026

‘FEPS’ New Year Reception & Progressive Yearbook launch’ Flickr album

Photo album of the ‘FEPS’ New Year Reception & Progressive Yearbook launch‘ event in FEPS […]
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Julia WILD

Acting Gender Coordinator and Project Officer
Julia works as a Project Officer for FEPS and contributes with her operational expertise to […]
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Christian SALM

Head of Democracy and Participation Programmes
Christian joined FEPS in August 2022. He initially severed as Head of Office of the […]
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Matteo DRESSLER

Policy Analyst on Democracy and Participation
Matteo joined FEPS in January 2022 as a policy advisor in the field of democracy […]
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