Good ideas alone do not bring about progress – they require powerful advocates and smart strategies to be put into effect. This ranges from developing convincing narratives, and growing broad coalitions to establishing a contemporary style of leadership to bring about lasting change. Together with partners from across Germany, Europe and North America, we devise strategies to win robust progressive majorities that can deliver on their promises.
Some of our core questions
- How can progressives develop a narrative of change? How can we achieve not only acceptance but a desire for transformation within society?
- How can progressives build sustainable alliances that span across sectors, parties, and borders?
- What can the new German administration and progressive governments in other countries learn from each other?
Strategic Lead
Latest News
Let's Talk Strategy: The Future of the Centre-Left in Germany and the UK
What are the challenges facing progressives in Germany and the United Kingdom and what can they learn from each other? Which strategies can achieve a successful social democracy in the 2020s?
If You Really Want The ‘Zeitenwende’, Listen to the EU’s North-Eastern Flank
Why defence isn't merely a matter of military security and the 'peace' and 'justice for Ukraine' advocates are much more similar than they'd like to admit.
How Alliances Empower Progressive Governance
Lessons from progressives in Europe and North America
This was the Progressive Governance Summit 2022
How can the progressive camp respond to the poly crisis? This was the central question addressed by top international politicians at the Progressive Governance Summit in Berlin.
The Progressive Governance Summit - press review
Media around the world have reported on the Progressive Governance Summit in Berlin.
A Trade Unionist’s Guide to Shaping a Just Transition
What we need to combine ambitious climate policies with fair pay, decent work, and equitable prosperity.
Recap: NUP Fellows Travel Across the United States
Our Second New Urban Progress Trip Took Our Fellows to Chicago, Denver, and Austin
100 Days of Scholz: Bridging Domestic and Foreign Policy
Key takeaways with Daniela Schwarzer & Michael Werz
Publications
The Majority is Convinced: New German Administration is Future-Oriented
SPD, Greens and FDP have stepped up as a Future-Oriented coalition
Full Speed Ahead: Progress in 2022+ – A Decade for a Just Transformation
SPD, Greens and FDP as parties of progress
Talking Progress: Germany’s Political Turning Point
New „Talking Progress“ Podcast episode: Ricarda Lang and Tobias Dürr analyse the German election
Europe’s Man on the Moon Project
New "Talking Progress" Podcast episode: A Conversation between Robert Habeck and Margrethe Vestager
Projects
Progressive Governance Summit
Europe's largest conference for progressive politics
NEW URBAN PROGRESS
Making cities and the transatlantic partnership more innovative, democratic, and…
Talking Progress
The podcast for progressive politics
We develop and debate progressive ideas and bring together leading actors who turn thoughts into action. Our think tank’s goal: making the just transformation a reality. ▸ Learn more
Areas of Work
The Modern State
Turning bureaucracy into leadership.
Resilient Democracy
Strong in its ability to learn.
Green New Deal
A just, green, and digital future for all.
Political Strategy
Progress needs majorities.