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Policy Network is an international thinktank dedicated to promoting progressive policies and the renewal of social democracy. Policy Network facilitates the sharing of ideas and experiences among politicians, policymakers and experts on the centre-left. Read more about what we do

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Understanding public perceptions of labour migration in Europe

Policy Network will hold a seminar on the rise of anti-immigrant sentiment among European populations on Tuesday 13 May. The event is part of a new research project, supported by the Barrow Cadbury Trust, on the myths and realities of labour migration.
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Shifting Alliances: Europe, America and the future of Britain's global strategy

The central dilemma of Britain’s global strategy is the still unresolved choice between Europe and America, according to a new book by Policy Network board member and former director Patrick Diamond.
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An EU "fit for purpose" in a global age

Policy Network, in assocation with the European Institute of the London School of Economics and the ELIAMEP thinktank in Athens, have launched a new research project on an EU "fit for purpose" in a global age.
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Policy Network appoints new director

The international thinktank Policy Network has appointed Olaf Cramme the new director of the organisation. Click below to read a letter of appointment from Policy Network's chair Giles Radice.
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Watch world leaders debate at Progressive Governance conference 2008

Gordon Brown hosted world leaders including the Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd at the Progressive Governance conference on 4 April 2008. Watch video footage of the debate and a special video message from President Lula of Brazil.
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Progressive governance: internatonal leaders debate achieving an inclusive globalisation

Over 300 international leaders, policymakers, government advisers and experts came together to debate the future of progressive politics at the Progressive Governance conference in London on 4 April 2008.
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Progressive governance: trade, poverty and development

Policy Network publishes expert papers written by leading academics on the theme of trade, poverty and development, commissioned for the Progressive Governance Conference 2008. Click here to read the contributions.
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Progressive governance: reforming the global institutions

The current systems of global governance require fundamental reform to meet the challenges of the global age, say David Held and Ngaire Woods in their papers for the Progressive Governance Conference.
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Progressive governance: climate change papers published

Policy Network publishes expert papers written by leading academics on the theme of climate change, commissioned for the Progressive Governance Conference 2008. Click here to read the contributions.
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