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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 30/09/2026

At #PolicyConference 2026, Executive VP @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu & @sddecleve.bsky.social reminded us of what sustainable European sovereignty is It is about lower energy bills, not having to choose between food & heating, not sending your children to school under 40 degrees, affordable housing…

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

At @feps-europe.eu, excellent discussion with Sandrine Dixson-Declève and Dave Keating about sustainable European sovereignty. When we talk about the cost of living, jobs and security, my answer is simple: 👉🏼 Green means good business, affordability, inclusiveness and security.

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 16/09/2026

🇪🇺 Join Ex. VP @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu & other high-level speakers at the Policy Conference 2026 “Towards a sustainable European sovereignty”. Register now! ⤵︎ bit.ly/SustainableE... 🤝 By FEPS w/ @fesonline.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social @industrialleurope.bsky.social @solidar-eu.bsky.social

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 16/09/2026

🇪🇺 The 2026 State of the Union #SOTEU felt more like ‘von der Leyen I’ than ‘von der Leyen II’: strong on direction, lighter on delivery. Read FEPS' response to the #SOTEU in FULL: bit.ly/FEPSSOTEU26

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 11/09/2026

FEPS’ #Housing in Practice series continues in Athens, Greece! 🏠🇬🇷 bit.ly/HousinginPra... With the launch of the Affordable #Housing Act, a feat pushed by the socialists in the EU, there is now real political momentum to strengthen the EU’s efforts to tackle the #HousingCrisis. ✊🇪🇺

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 07/09/2026

🇪🇺The EU must reaffirm its commitment to its social & climate ambitions. Supporting a sustainable EU sovereignty is not an end in itself: it is a means to a better quality of life for all Join @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu, @sddecleve.bsky.social & more at Policy Conference 2026! bit.ly/SustainableE...

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 23/07/2026

FEPS Reacts to the EU Commission communication on the Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights feps-europe.eu/news/feps-re... 🇪🇺🌹Social rights must be the compass for EU action. Blind competitiveness & deregulation will not lead us to better outcomes in labour markets or living conditions

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FEPS Reacts: European Commission communication on the Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights - Foundation for European Progressive Studies

By Laszlo Andor, FEPS Secretary-General & François Balate, Policy Analyst on Social The communication on the […]

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 18/06/2026

🇵🇹FEPS is in Porto for the high-level conference "#SocialEurope is our Target"! Final few seats remain for the public conference tomorrow with Commission VP @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social among other high-level speakers! bit.ly/SocialEurope... The conference begins with a series of expert discussions.

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 09/06/2026

🇵🇹TEN DAYS TO GO - Join FEPS in Porto at the event "Social Europe is our target" to put #SocialRights back at the heart of the EU. Register now! 👉 bit.ly/SocialEurope... 🤝By FEPS, w/ @fesonline.bsky.social Portugal, Fundação Res Publica, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, Johannes Mihkelsoni Keskus & Proforum

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 07/05/2026

Five years after the adoption of the Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), it is time to revive the spirit of Porto. 🇵🇹 Register here: bit.ly/SocialEurope...

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 07/05/2026

❌ Let’s stop trying to sell #Deregulation and put social rights back at the heart of the EU. On the 5th anniversary of the Porto Social Summit, register for the event “Social Europe is our target” in Porto. bit.ly/SocialEurope...

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High-level conference in Porto

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 16/03/2026

Read FEPS' response to the #IntergenerationalFairness Strategy, based on the findings from the policy brief "Intergenerational solidarity in the EU"! 🔗 bit.ly/Intergenerat...

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 06/03/2026

🏚️ Poverty is about people's rights & the upcoming #AntiPoverty strategy must tackle it as more than an economic issue 💰 📂 Read the new ProgPost Dossier w/articles by Nicolas Schmit @maritmaij.bsky.social Juliana Wahlgren & Marie-Amah Kouadio feps-europe.eu/dossier/the-...

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At the beginning of May, the European Commission will present its first Anti-Poverty Strategy. It follows the European Union’s commitment to eradicate poverty by 2050. In Europe, poverty is the reali...

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 03/03/2026

Read the latest policy brief "European Sovereignty and the #Social Dimension". 📕 bit.ly/EUSovereignt... 🇵🇹 Five years after the adoption of the Action Plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of #SocialRights in Porto, this brief proposes a new EU socioeconomic steering agenda:

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 10/02/2026

🏘️ 👏 Congratulations @socialistsanddemocrats.eu Ensuring the right to #Housing is one of the most central concerns for EU citizens. FEPS will continue to work alongside our #Progressive family to ensure the protection of #Housing as a #HumanRight!

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Progressive ideas for affordable and sustainable housing policies

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 21/01/2026

🧠 “70% of people who suffer from substance-abuse disorder also have mental health disorders” 🔗 bit.ly/FEPSTalks181 In this FEPS Talks episode @francoisbalate.bsky.social sits down with FEPS policy brief coauthors @malajanka.bsky.social Sara Bojarczuk & Aida Bikic to discuss #MentalHealth in Europe

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 04/12/2025

❗It is high time that the goal is set on “Quality”. With the announcement of the #QualityJobs Roadmap, read the commentary from FEPS Secretary General László Andor and Policy Analyst @francoisbalate.bsky.social.👇 🗞️ feps-europe.eu/news/it-is-h...

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It is high time that the goal is set on “Quality". - Foundation for European Progressive Studies

FEPS commentary on the Quality Jobs Roadmap

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 09/12/2025

🏚️ 🇪🇺 Europe has the tools to tackle the now structural and systemic #Housing crisis. Read the new policy brief "Tackling the housing crises in Europe", which was launched at the European Parliament with members of the HOUS committee. 📕 bit.ly/HousingCrisi...

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 19/11/2025

🇩🇰 🇪🇺 LAST CHANCE to register for #CallToEurope Denmark! 🔗 bit.ly/C2EU_25 This edition of the flagship event will include sessions on: ✊ Promoting #wellbeing for young workers 🌎 Advancing human security in a changing geopolitical context ⚡ Ensuring a #GreenTransition for all in Europe

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 28/10/2025

🗣️ “#MentalHealth isn't an individual issue. It’s a societal responsibility.” Listen to the latest FEPS Talks! 🔗 bit.ly/FEPSTalks181 @francoisbalate.bsky.social, FEPS Social Policy Analyst, talks to w/ Sara Bojarczuk Aida Bikic & @malajanka.bsky.social co-authors of “Healthy Minds, Stronger Europe”

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 18/10/2025

🌹FEPS Policy Analyst on Social @francoisbalate.bsky.social moderated the panel “A #European senior strategy - a future for our youngsters” by ESO No generation deserves to be left behind. It’s time for #Intergenerational solidarity & policies for all Read FEPS policy brief 📕 bit.ly/Intergenerat...

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 10/10/2025

🧠 At the event "Healthy minds, stronger Europe", remarks from: 👉 László Andor, FEPS 👉 Tomáš Petříček, Progresivní analytické centrum 👉 @francoisbalate.bsky.social, FEPS Read the policy brief "Healthy minds, stronger Europe" and watch the FULL launch: 📽️ youtube.com/live/dIEsyuX...

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 10/10/2025

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we need a progressive mental health strategy. High-level panel at the event "Healthy minds, stronger Europe": 👉 @marcangel-mep.bsky.social, MEP @socialistsanddemocrats.eu 👉 Kadri Soova, @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social 👉 @francoisbalate.bsky.social 📽️ bit.ly/HealthyMinds...

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 17/09/2025

Register for the conference “Healthy mind, stronger Europe” on #WorldMentalHealthDay 🔗 bit.ly/HealthyMinds... With a focus on: 🧑‍💼 Mental health in the workplace 📲 The impact of digital technologies on mental health, including social media ❗ The intersection of mental health and addictive behaviour

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Progressive solutions for Europe's mental health

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 22/09/2025

No generation deserves to be left behind. Read the policy brief "Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe – a Progressive Vision” 📕 bit.ly/Intergenerat... 1 year after the Declaration on #FutureGenerations at #SummitoftheFuture this brief delves into #IntergenerationalSolidarity at national & EU level

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François Balate @francoisbalate.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

The progressives are at the forefront of fighting the housing crisis in 🇪🇺. A few weeks ago, I sat down with Athens Mayor, Haris Doukas. We discussed innovative & inclusive solutions to ensure access to affordable and sustainable housing for all. @feps-europe.eu 📺 ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOzQ... -

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 04/06/2025

❗️No generation should be left behind. Policymakers & experts gathered at FEPSHQ to discuss intergenerational fairness and what we as progressives want it to be for the meeting "Towards a progressive initiative for intergenerational solidarity in Europe". 🔗 bit.ly/IntergenSoli...

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FEPS Europe @feps-europe.eu · 15/05/2025

“Europe is a peace project & housing should be the first pillar” Listen to the latest FEPS Talks w/Athens Mayor Haris Doukas, who discusses the European housing crisis and the #MayorsForHousing Alliance pushing for action on housing from the EU 🎧 bit.ly/FEPSTalks171

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