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United Nations and Global Dialogue

The values of freedom, justice and solidarity inspire the educational and policy related work of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES). As a progressive political foundation, the work of FES is oriented towards enhancing global solidarities andproviding progressive solutions for pertinent global challenges - transforming our world as expressed in the United Nations 2030 Agenda. FES believes in inclusion, participation and dialogue among all stakeholders to foster democracy, social justice and peace.

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Can Europe Act? Power and Sovereignty in a Fragmenting World

Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Adam Tooze reflect on key geopolitical shifts, the challenges facing Germany, and lessons from his time in office

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Who will save the UN?

The election of the next UN Secretary-General is just around the corner. The future of the entire organisation will be determined by the outcome.

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Wer rettet die UN?

Die Wahl des Generalsekretärs steht bevor. In Zeiten geopolitischer Umbrüche entscheidet sie über die Zukunft der Vereinten Nationen.

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  • Peace and Security

Power, Process and Participation: The Search for the next Secretary-General

SCR’s latest research report “Power, Process and Participation: The Search for the next Secretary-General” examines the unfolding selection and appointment process of the next UN Secretary-General at a time of shifting global...

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Peace and Security

It is becoming increasingly clear that peace is more than the absence of war.

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Inclusive Economy

FES New York works toward a progressive global economic transformation.

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Rethinking Multilateralism

We envision a reshaped international order with the United Nations at its center.

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2030 Agenda

The sustainable development agenda was a political success, but its implementation hangs in the balance.

Publications

Is a stable middle power order possible?

Yusuf, Moeed ; Haider, Ejaz | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, April 2026

Europe's role in an alternative futures

Understanding middle powers in development cooperation

Goldin, Nicole ; Khatoon, Irfana | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., February 2026

capabilities, behaviors, and values drive a new era of development leadership

Terminar con la trampa de la deuda

Colodenco, Maia (Hrsg.) | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., Diciembre 2025

opciones posibles desde las legislaciones nacionales

Reimagining the G4

Sidhu, Waheguru Pal Singh | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, October 2025

beyond UN security council reform

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