1/2 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 Canada versus USA – How did social democracy shape both countries differently? A study by our friends @broadbent traces the NDP’s historical roots and its role in federal minority governments, and compares it to the US democratic model.

How is #Canada defending #jobs in the trade war with the US? Who can workers count on? 📋 A joint research project between FES and @broadbent analyzes Canadians’ attitudes towards their economic future and who they trust most to protect their jobs. 1/3

Key takeaways 🔑 The economic growth agenda isn’t made for everyone. 🔑 Generational divides matter. 🔑 Jobs are about more than just money – but pay matters. 🔑 Unions are viewed as defenders of jobs – politicians are not. 🔑 Grounded policy resonates best right now. 2/3

(1/2) #Event: Join us tomorrow as @JordanLeichnitz & Dr. Thorsten Faas @wahlforschung (@UofT) unpack youth's role in electoral politics, the far-right appeal among young Germans, and what recent state elections mean for September. 📅 Apr 8 | 🕐 10–11 AM ET | 💻 Zoom webinar

1/3 [#EVENT] 🗳️🇩🇪 Young voters are reshaping #democracy and electoral outcomes in #Germany, while the far-right AfD is on the rise. Ahead of pivotal 2026 state elections – what does research reveal about the #youthvote? #GermanElections

2/3 Join @FES_DC’s @JordanLeichnitz & Dr. Thorsten Faas @wahlforschung (@UofT) for a live #webinar unpacking youth's role in electoral politics, far-right appeal among young Germans, and what recent state elections mean for September. 📅 Apr 8 | 🕐 10–11 AM ET | 💻 Zoom webinar

1/2 🧵Will Democrats take back Congress in 2026? 🗳️ Join us LIVE on March 26 with @gelliottmorris for an expert outlook on the US Midterms: demographic shifts, redistricting, historical patterns, and your questions. 📅 March 26 | 10:30 AM EST 🎙️ Moderated by @hannahety (@FES_DC)

💡How can US & German progressives reclaim the migration debate without abandoning their values? 🌍 By sidestepping the issue, the field has been left to right-wing fear narratives. A new analysis by Cristobal Ramón, Hannah Tyler & Stephanie von Meien offers solutions. 👇 1/3

2/3 The authors outline 3 key steps: 📌Restore confidence via asylum reform & humane border control 📌Build adaptive systems with flexible sponsorship & stronger state/Länder roles 📌Reclaim the narrative: immigrants benefit the economy. Say it loudly! 🗣️

🇨🇦 We’re in Ottawa for the @broadbent 2026 Progress Summit: Defending Democracy Across Borders. Canada’s largest annual progressive politics conference, bringing together thought leaders, movement builders and frontline activists from across the globe. Here are our highlights. 👇

🎤 Rodion Bakum (@spd_fraktion_nw) on stage at the @broadbent Progress Summit, delivering remarks on defending democracy across borders. In a time when democratic values face unprecedented pressure worldwide, progressive international solidarity has never been more urgent. 💪🗳️