Activities

Peace and Security
Activities

Discussing German politics at CSS in Wellington

In a rapidly changing global landscape, closer exchange among like-minded democracies is of the essence. Discussing current German political affairs at the Center for Strategic Studies in Wellington provided an opportunity.

Discussing current German politics in Wellington — Creator: CSS / Mengdi Zhang

Strengthening Democracy
Activities

“Democracy Reimagined” - Conference in Canberra

Strengthening the resilience of democratic institutions and processes must go hand in hand with efforts to renew the franchise and to re-establish the purpose of democratic deliberation in changing circumstances.

Head of the International Cooperation Division, Michael Meier, spoke of FES’ engagement for defending democratic resilience globally — Creator: FES ANZ

Strengthening Democracy
Activities

Scoping the potential for social democratic cooperation

FES’ international work depends crucially on a close exchange with our partner organizations. Following the opening of the FES office in Canberra in 2025, a visit from Berlin allowed us to deepen those conversations.

Jürgen Coße MdB addressing the participants of Democracy Reimagined — Creator: FES ANZ / David Beach

Shaping a Just Transition
Activities

Panel discussion on Industrial Policy

Australia has the potential to become a Renewable Energy Superpower, but the transition towards Net Zero will be easier when workers and affected communities can participate in shaping the change.

Members of the panel discussing industrial policy with German and Australian unionists in Sydney — Creator: IG Metall / Franziska Linhart

Peace and Security
Activities

Sharing perspectives on current geopolitical trends

Experts from FES’s network of Asian geopolitics experts travelled to Canberra and Sydney for in-depth discussions of Indo-Pacific and global developments.

Australia’s Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Matt Thistethwaite received the visiting scholars and think-tankers in Sydney — Creator: FES ANZ

Strengthening Democracy
Activities

Delegation from “down under” visits Berlin

The FES-organized “Berlin Conference on Political Communication” provided participants with an opportunity for exchange with international partners and German counterparts.