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Foundation for Progressive European Studies
The Foundation for Progressive European Studies (FEPS) is the think tank of the progressive political family at EU level. Its mission is to develop innovative research, policy advice, training and debate to inspire and inform socialist and social democratic policies across Europe. FEPS was established in 2008 as the European-level political foundation affiliated with – but independent of – the Party of European Socialists (PES) and the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D). FEPS works in close partnership with its members and partners, creating connections and increasing coherence between stakeholders from the world of politics, academia and civil society at local, regional, national, European and global levels. In addition to this network of organizations that are active in promoting progressive values, FEPS also has a wide network of partners, including renowned universities, researchers, policymakers and activists. FEPS has the ambition to undertake intellectual reflection for the benefit of the progressive movement and to promote the founding principles of the EU – freedom, equality, solidarity, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, human dignity and the rule of law.
Max Van Der Stoel Foundation
The Max van der Stoel Foundation (FMS) is an independent foundation affiliated with the Dutch Labour Party, PvdA. The FMS supports social democratic values in efforts for international solidarity in three areas: democracy, development and dialogue. Named after Max van der Stoel (August 3, 1924 – April 23, 2011), the foundation is associated with one of the most influential representatives of the Labour Party in the field of foreign policy. The Max van der Stoel Foundation is, both nationally and internationally, an ally of the social democratic movement.
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) is a German political party foundation affiliated with, but independent of, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). Founded in 1925 as the political legacy of Friedrich Ebert, the first democratically elected President of Germany, it is Germany's largest and oldest party-affiliated foundation. It is headquartered in Bonn and Berlin, and has offices and projects in over 100 countries. It is Germany's oldest organization promoting democracy, political education, and promoting students with exceptional intellectual ability and personality.
Kalevi Sorsa Foundation
The Kalevi Sorsa Foundation is a social democratic institute based in Helsinki, Finland. The foundation's objective is to promote public debate on equality and democracy and to produce research and publications. The foundation's work is based on the ideas of social democracy; how freedom, equality and solidarity can be realized in public policies, today and tomorrow. The think tank's activities take place at the intersection of research, policy and decision-making. The foundation publishes studies and reports, organizes events and participates in various ways in the public debate. The Foundation is an international actor, collaborating with center-left and progressive institutes bilaterally and through membership in the umbrella organization, the Foundation for Progressive European Studies. The foundation was established in 2005 and is named after Kalevi Sorsa, a social democratic statesman and long-time prime minister of Finland.
National Democratic Institute
The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that works to support and strengthen democratic institutions around the world through civic participation, openness, and accountability in government. Since its founding in 1983, NDI has worked with local partners in 156 countries and territories, bringing together individuals and groups to share ideas, knowledge, experiences, and expertise. Partners gain broad exposure to best practices in international democratic development that can be adapted to the needs of their countries. NDI’s multinational approach reinforces the message that while there is no single democratic model, some core principles are shared by all democracies. The Institute's work supports the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It also promotes the development of institutionalized channels of communication between citizens, political institutions, and elected officials, and strengthens their ability to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
Olof Palme International Center
The Olof Palme International Centre is the umbrella organisation of the Swedish labour movement for international solidarity and advocacy. It works globally for democracy, human rights, peace and social justice, in the spirit of Olof Palme. The Palme Centre supports progressive movements and parties that change societies and people's daily lives. It works together with its 27 Swedish member organisations and 170 domestic and international partner organisations in 30 countries. Its member organizations comprise a large part of the Swedish labor movement, which has a unique experience of developing democracy and reducing poverty in Sweden for more than 100 years. The Palme Center supports trade unions, social democratic sister parties and civil society organizations in Southern Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, based on their priorities and needs. The Palme Center works to raise awareness and knowledge about global issues and raises funds to finance its international projects. Its work is mainly financed by the development cooperation agency Sida and its fundraising activities. The Olof Palme International Center was founded in 1992 by KF, LO and the Social Democrats to honor the memory of Olof Palme.
Renner Institute
The Karl Renner Institute is the political academy of the Austrian Social Democratic movement. In this capacity, it primarily aims to: § involving experts from different fields in the development and implementation of new political positions by creating a discourse between experts from different fields and the Austrian Social Democratic Party; § creating a forum for political discussion and thus helping to introduce social democratic positions into public discussion; § training representatives of the Austrian Social Democratic Party so that they are optimally prepared for their current and future tasks; § promoting the organizational development of the Austrian Social Democratic Party with the aim of opening and modernizing party structures.
Westminster Foundation for Democracy
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK public body dedicated to strengthening democracy around the world. For over 30 years, WFD has been actively helping democracies to grow stronger so that freedom and prosperity can flourish. WFD helps solve democracy’s problems so that democracies can address the challenges facing people around the world – from climate change to corruption.
National Democratic Institute
The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that works to support and strengthen democratic institutions around the world through civic participation, openness, and accountability in government. Since its founding in 1983, NDI has worked with local partners in 156 countries and territories, bringing together individuals and groups to share ideas, knowledge, experiences, and expertise. Partners gain broad exposure to best practices in international democratic development that can be adapted to the needs of their countries. NDI’s multinational approach reinforces the message that while there is no single democratic model, some core principles are shared by all democracies. The Institute's work supports the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It also promotes the development of institutionalized channels of communication between citizens, political institutions, and elected officials, and strengthens their ability to improve the quality of life for all citizens.