Work, Economy & the Just Transition

Work, Economy & the Just Transition

 

The social democratic understanding of progress in the 21st century combines social, economic, and ecological responsibility. The power of automation, combined with the global threats posed by increasing inequality and climate change – two of the greatest present-day challenges – prompts us to rethink much of our economic, industrial, and social models. Hence, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is committed to a Just Transition – a socially and ecologically just structural change that enables sustainable economic activity, climate protection, and better life prospects for all.

FES UK strives to support both people and the economy for a Just Transition in the UK and Germany. We work with political and economic experts, international organisations, and trade unions to develop strategies and provide advice on how the UK and Germany can work together to achieve social justice and sustainability, especially in the aftermath of Brexit. In dialogue formats and publications, we develop approaches on how the EU and UK can successfully work together on climate and social policies. We need to safeguard and strengthen the welfare state, contribute to gender equality, and develop climate-neutral energy systems and industries.

Trade unions are at the forefront of the struggles for a democratic and sustainable world of work. International dialogue, policymaking, and strategising are essential to ensure effective workers’ representation. The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung works closely with workers, activists, and officials to promote stronger, more democratic, and more inclusive trade unions. In addition, our work in this area is supported by our Future of Work and Just Climate offices, both of which are located in Brussels and were founded in 2021. FES Future of Work aims to discuss and debate the future of work at the European level, and FES Just Climate focuses on energy, industrial, structural, and labour policies, as well as the European Green Deal.

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Monday, 30.09.2024

Conference - Confronting Islamophobia in the UK and Germany

On Monday 30th September, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and Another Europe is Possible (AEiP) co-hosted a full-day conference on Confronting Islamophobia in the UK and Germany.

The day began with a welcome by FES London Director Michèle Auga followed by the introduction of the conference chairs and co-founders of The Three Hijabis anti-racist campaign group, Shaista Aziz, Amna Abdulatif, and Huda Jawad.

The conference was divided into four sessions, each focusing the discussion on a particular topic. Firstly, participants from a range of European countries including the UK, France, Germany, and Belgium discussed Islamophobia and anti-Islamophobia efforts in their respective countries. Session two included input from progressive anti-facist French MP Raphael Arnault on his approach to countering Islamophobia.

After a networking lunch, participants discussed the inclusion of Muslims in political parties, trade unions and social movements. There was an analysis of progressive party manifestos and their stances to Islamophobia, knowledge-sharing of campaigns on Islamophobia in trade unions across Europe, and a discussion on how to improve campaigning across the three areas at national, transnational and European levels. The final session consisted of a breakout activity in which participants brainstormed and discussed potential future collaborations.

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Monday, 30.09.2024

Conference - Confronting Islamophobia in the UK and Germany

On Monday 30th September, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and Another Europe is Possible (AEiP) co-hosted a full-day conference on Confronting Islamophobia in the UK and Germany.

The day began with a welcome by FES London Director Michèle Auga followed by the introduction of the conference chairs and co-founders of The Three Hijabis anti-racist campaign group, Shaista Aziz, Amna Abdulatif, and Huda Jawad.

The conference was divided into four sessions, each focusing the discussion on a particular topic. Firstly, participants from a range of European countries including the UK, France, Germany, and Belgium discussed Islamophobia and anti-Islamophobia efforts in their respective countries. Session two included input from progressive anti-facist French MP Raphael Arnault on his approach to countering Islamophobia.

After a networking lunch, participants discussed the inclusion of Muslims in political parties, trade unions and social movements. There was an analysis of progressive party manifestos and their stances to Islamophobia, knowledge-sharing of campaigns on Islamophobia in trade unions across Europe, and a discussion on how to improve campaigning across the three areas at national, transnational and European levels. The final session consisted of a breakout activity in which participants brainstormed and discussed potential future collaborations.