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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)

3/3 📄 Read “Managing Migration The Progressive Way” here dc.fes.de/news/managing-…

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! 🗣️

💡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

💬 Frederike Boll (@spdde) participating in a panel discussion on social democracy at the @broadbent Progress Summit — exploring how progressive movements can respond to today’s political and social challenges. Exactly the kind of exchange we need. 🌹

🎤 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. 💪🗳️

🇨🇦 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. 👇

A visit to the heart of Canadian democracy! 🏛️ At the Canadian Parliament, our delegation met with Dr. Danyaal Raza, a leading expert on public healthcare, to discuss how Canada’s universal health system can inspire progressive policy models across borders. 👇

Canada has stood out as a stable, reliable and proactive partner in transatlantic relations in a time of volatility and unpredictability. That‘s why we‘re in Ottawa this week with a German delegation to connect and strategize. Follow our Journey! 🇩🇪🤝🇨🇦

Strong social policy starts early: 🧸 We visited the Florence Child Care Centre to learn about Canada’s universal, affordable childcare program. Big thanks to Director Kelly Blake, ECE Sarah Qandah Nazarenko, and @AlgonquinColleg Prof. Liz Bridges for the great insights! 👇

Next stop: The Glebe Centre. We learned about their person-centered approach to long-term elderly care. Thank you to Executive Director Emma Tibbo & Director of Resident Operations Susan Zorz for the warm welcome — and a special shout out to therapy dog Mika 🐾👇

At the 2026 Progress Summit @JordanLeichnitz presents findings from a joint research project with @FES_DC 'Defending Jobs in a Trade War' joined by @spdde Frederike Boll, @DTCochrane & @MarzianAlam. Read the full report & join us at the Progress Summit 📊 broadbentinstitute.ca/research/defen…

3/ We also turned to @khilldavis (@NiskanenCenter) for a Republican perspective. 📈 She highlights how Trump’s influence will play out and whether voter skepticism towards his presidency will impact November’s results. #c2884" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dc.fes.de/news/data-and-…

2/ We asked @gelliottmorris to share his insights on the data shaping the midterms. 📊 He explores how key issues like #affordability are resonating with voters, and how these factors could influence the outcome of races in both chambers 🔍 #c2884" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dc.fes.de/news/data-and-…

🧵 1/ What will shape the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections? 🗳️ The Democratic Party is predicted to retake the House and narrow the margin in the Senate. With the first primaries approaching in #Texas & #NorthCarolina, we asked two experts to share their insights.

Emphasis was on #Europe’s role 🇪🇺 Governments struggle to commit to medium-term strategies with elections ahead. Ukraine needs concrete security commitments. The #EU must act strategically & reliably, not just ad hoc 🤝🇺🇦 After, Möller spoke at our New Year’s Partner Event 💬

Last week, we exchanged ideas with Siemtje Möller MdB (SPD) & @CarnegieEndow on Russia’s war on #Ukraine 🇺🇦 🔜 Possible endgame scenarios? 🚨 Situation on the battlefield? ⚙️ US approach under the Trump admin? 👉 And what should a progressive political framework look like?