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October: Digitalization for social progress

In this October issue, we continue the debate on digitalization and zoom in on economic policies that can harness its potential for social progress...


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September: Transform globalization to make it just for all!

Globalization should not be rejected. We can work together to transform it guided by a vision of just and inclusive global governance!


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August: Films and books for political action

A special issue with new and noteworthy entries with a critical take on right-wing extremism and violence for your to-be-read-and-watched list.


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July: Is information technology subverting democracy?

It’s high summer in half of the world and the July issue brings a range of sizzling debates: digitalization, technology and their marks on democracy.


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June: #KickItOut, down with discrimination in sports!

In this issue we talk sports, discrimination and the rise of the radical right, now also with a quiz, 11 questions for the 11-a-side game. Click to...


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30.05.2018 | Theme of the month

May: Rising inequality is a threat to democracy!

This issue offers updates from recent work by FES colleagues, partners and friends across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe working to tackle the...


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30.03.2018 | Theme of the month

April: The power of trade unions, we are stronger together!

As we prepare to mark the International Workers' Day on May 1, we look into activities by FES and partners to build stronger trade unions and reassert...


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28.03.2018 | Theme of the month

March: A new awakening; regarding gender & politics; for Marielle Franco!

Discussions, news and updates from the world of FES and partners talking ways to politicize gender debates and incite new forms of political action...


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23.02.2018 | Theme of the month

February: Riding the Silk Road

Infrastructural linkages can transform political economies, change rules of the game and massively impact how countries deal with conflicts


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15.12.2017 | Theme of the month

December: Twinkle, twinkle #marx2018!

A double December/January issue comes with a little quiz surprise, in celebration of Karl Marx's 200th birthday in 2018.


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