The vision of FES Baltics is to see the Baltic States as stable democracies with a prosperous economy, a just social system and as important partners in international alliances.
Latvia presents itself as a responsible partner and supportive member of the international community.
In the past Lithuania was an important crossroads between East and West as a part of the Polish-Lithuanian Empire.
Bergmane’s book takes readers back to 1990–1991, when Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania challenged the Soviet Union amid profound global uncertainty.
Sense of urgency and opportunity for rethinking the role of the West, but more importantly to redefine the role of Baltic Sea region states within it.
On 2 March 2025, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung will celebrate its 100th birthday. Find out more about our roots, ideas and programmes!
After the premature end of the government in November 2024, the coalition parties were punished with an overall loss of almost 20 percentage points in the February 2025 elections.
After more than 30 years since the re-establishment of independent Baltic States, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have built stable democratic systems.
Promotion of the European integration process and a unified European foreign and security policy.
Support for just and sustainable development in the economic and social politics of the Baltic States.
Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, 2026
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New perspectives on issues such as the environment, European integration, international relations, social democracy and development policy.
European integration must be created as democratic, socio-economically reliable with an equitable foreign policy. We listen to citizens' concerns and identify decision-makers, making alternative approaches to policy transparent.
