This paper highlights insights from our journey and proposes a set of principles for local leadership rooted in our experiences as a younger generation of transatlantic leaders navigating structural change. Our recommendations emphasise civic connection and identity, locally grounded communication, and visible delivery.
This paper examines how these regions navigate three defining dynamics of 2026: rearmament driven by Europe’s military build-up, looming recarbonisation as fossil fuel dependencies are deepened, and political realignment marked by surging populist anti-establishment movements.
Drawing on three years of transatlantic research and exchange, the project’s closing conference explored actionable strategies for heartland revitalization – demonstrating that cities and municipalities are driving both economic revival and democratic renewal.
Spätestens nach der Wahl in den USA Anfang November ist klar: Deutschland muss wirtschafts- und sicherheitspolitisch aufwachen und seinen Platz im Gefüge der Großmächte finden – auch im gesamteuropäischen Interesse.
Developing solutions for a better, greener and more democratic life in the “places that don’t matter”
Lessons from progressives in Europe and North America
Wie kann das progressive Lager auf die Poly-Krise reagieren? Mit dieser Leitfrage beschäftigten sich internationale Spitzenpolitiker:innen beim Progressive Governance Summit in Berlin.
Weltweit haben Medien über den Progressive Governance Summit in Berlin berichtet.
Our first of two New Urban Progress delegation trips took our fellows to Berlin, Leipzig and the Ruhr Valley
Entering a new era of liberal democracy and the progressive motors of a new America
How can cities promote inclusive innovation and growth?
Auftakt der transatlantischen Dialogreihe über die Zukunft von Arbeit, Demokratie und gesellschaftliches Wohlergehen