FES in Germany
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is a German political foundation named after Friedrich Ebert, Germany's first democratically elected president. Headquartered in Bonn and Berlin, the foundation contributes to social democracy by means of:
- Political education in order to reinforce its fundamental values
- Research and scientific analysis of central policy areas
- Various forms of public dialogue in order to pave the way for it
- Scholarship programs for students and PhD candidates
- Development cooperation aimed at global justice
- Building bridges of international cooperation for worldwide democracy
Today, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung has six adult education centers and 13 regional offices throughout Germany, maintains a network of offices in over 90 countries and carries out activities in more than 100 countries.
The international work of FES is supported by the Global Policy and Development Department with its research expertise. It also offers a platform for dialogue on current issues in international affairs. Through expertise, publications and seminars, as well as conferences, the foundation supports the Norht-South Dialogue and increases awareness of development policy in Germany and Europe.
The publications of the International Political Analysis Department elaborate on key issues of European and international politics as well as economic and social policy issues. The aim is to develop policy recommendations and scenarios from a social democratic perspective.
Therefore we offer political consulting and organise dialogues between political and civil society actors and experts abroad and in Germany.