Books

 

 

Europe's Left in the Crisis

 

The two decades of the constant institutional and socio-economic reforms on the European level did not generate sufficient public support to lift the EU from its paralyzing crisis and hence to proceed to the next stage of integration. These outstanding contributions by Roger Liddle, Alfred Gusenbauer and Jessica Atto (among others) seek to find the answers to the question “what next?”

 

Published: Fabian Society, London, 2011

Editors: E.Stetter, S.Katwala, A.Skrzypek, T.Horton, E.Wallis

 

Party of European Socialists 1957 - 2009

 

This book presents the history of the political unification on the the European Union level of the social democratic movement over 52 years. Starting from the liaison through the confederation of the socialist parties ending with the creation and formation of the Party of European Socialists, it shows the ideological and organisational development of one of the main political families in Europe. 

 

Published: ASPRA, Warszawa 2010.

Author: Anna A Skrzypek

 

 

Next Left - The Leaders' Visions For Europe's Future

 

2009 was a turning point for social democracy across the continent. After numerous disappointing electoral results, in particular the European elections, it has become an imperative to discuss the reasons for decline in support of leftwing parties. This book is composed of 28 groundbreaking leaders’ speeches on the future of social democracy in 2009. Buy here.

 

 

Published: FEPS, Brussels 2010. 

Editors: E.Stetter, K.Duffek, A.Skrzypek. 

 

 

Next Left - Contributions to a European-wide debate

 

This book aims to stimulate further debate. The collected contributions mirror major trends in the pan-European debate on the future of the left. The "Next Left" project bridges reflections on the state of social democracy today with inspiring debates on possible future scenarios. The book collects reflections from academics, politicians and media representatives and provides a multidimensional analysis. Read here.

 

Published: FEPS, Brussels 2009.

Editors: E.Stetter, K.Duffek, A.Skrzypek. 

 

 

 

15 years ECOSY - Young European Socialists

"With the socialists for jobs peace and freedom"

 

This book describes the proud history of gathering and uniting young socialists and social democratic organizations from all over Europe within ECOSY – Young European Socialists. In this book stories are enclosed that helped ECOSY be a success, it provides a bridge between generations and sketches challenges for the future.

 

Published: ECOSY, Brussels 2007.

Author: Anna A Skrzypek.