Publications
The European Social and Economic Model
In the current economic situation all European states are facing challenges that make reforms inevitable. Yet several issues - ageing societies, processes of globalization, the transition from industrial to knowledge economies, energy scarcity and climate change among them- have pointed to the urgent need for thorough reforms of the social and economic systems well before the worsening of the economic crisis in September 2008.
Communication in Times of Crisis - A Systematic Comparison of Political Communication
The global economic and financial crisis touched all EU-member states to the quick. Das Progressive Zentrum examines the actions taken by the governments of Great-Britain, Spain, Austria and the Netherlands in order to contain the crisis.
Fortschritt jetzt! - Progress now! A guide to progressive ideas of our times
The economic and financial crisis once again demonstrated what had been evident before: the 21st century brings along challenges for Europe and the world which can in no time be met with the past century’s instruments. What we need are new thoughts and new ideas so as to create a policy of economic, social and ecological progress.