Lessons from Germany for a Just Transition
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To gain support from the people, the green transition needs to address social concerns, allow for democratic participation, and be implemented locally.
Progressive Governance – Stockholm Seminar 2023
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Ahead of the crucial election year 2024, pressure from the far right rises. During our two-day seminar in Stockholm, one question we particularly focussed on was what progressives can learn from the Swedish experience of dealing with right-wing populism in the upcoming election year.
Towards a progressive toolbox to deal with inflation – Progressive Economics Network Expert Meeting in Brussels
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How can we categorise different types of market interventions to deal with inflation implemented over the last two years? What were their costs, benefits, and impacts? How can we prepare for future inflation shocks?
Getting the Green Deal Done: Progressive Economics Network meets in Brussels
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How can member states achieve their industrial policy and green investment ambitions while ensuring fiscal sustainability during the process of turning the European economic framework greener and cleaner?
A Progressive Answer to the Territorial Divide
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Beyond mere electoral considerations – with European elections looming – it remains a crucial task for democrats to understand the reasons for the rise of far-right ideologies. Factors such as the perception of a migration crisis and a degraded public debate serve as catalysts for the proliferation of these ideologies. Access to social infrastructure emerges as a pivotal factor, underscoring the need for comprehensive policies that extend beyond the ballot box.
Reforming the EU is a historical necessity for its ability to (re)act and enlarge
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The European Union is heading towards the next election. In June, we will not only witness the composition of the new European Parliament, but also the lineup of the new European Commission. As of today, prognoses assume a shift to the right, in particular with gains for the national-conservative and far-right fringe parties. Progressives will have to brace for an intensive campaign, as the next legislative period requires historic decisions.
Labour’s Pathway to Power: Security, security, security
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For the first time in 13 unlucky years things are looking up for progressives in Britain. To support Labour’s chances to form a new government, Labour Together has been developing a policy and communications strategy based on the idea of security. This reflects both the immediate financial insecurity being felt by many voters but also a more profound sense of uncertainty resulting from the shocks of the last few years.
On the political lessons of Bidenomics (and what works with voters and what not)
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The first two years of the Biden Administration ushered in a commitment to industrial policy not seen since the days of Lyndon Johnson and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. However, recent polling indicates that only 36% of U.S. voters are aware of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), emphasizing the need for persistent storytelling to convey the positive effects of the administration’s industrial policy on job creation, community investments, and addressing climate change in the long term.
“Liberal Democracy is the real winner!” – Polish Elections revisited
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Where is the Polish Left standing after the election? In a briefing hosted by Das Progressive Zentrum (DPZ), Policy Fellow and research associate at the Institut für Europäische Politik Maria Skóra and Board Member Katarina Niewiedzial debated with Journalist Karolina Zbytniewska and opposition politician Konrad Gołota the results of Polish parliamentary elections and the situation of progressive forces in the country.
More Leading Experts Join Scientific Council of Das Progressive Zentrum
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Das Progressive Zentrum expands its Scientific Council by eleven new members
Progressive Economics Network Meetings During IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
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How can progressive industrial strategies deliver cross-border synergies? How can social justice be hard-wired into their design? How can industrial policy be designed to align with countries’ broader economic strategies?
The Progressive Summer Party 2023 – Thank you all!
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We look back on a great evening with around 1,000 invited guests, lots of prominent political guests and great conversations. Thank you to everyone who made this evening possible.