Have a look at the amazing Hyde Park event the alumni of the advanced public and political leadership course for women, conducted in cooperation with FES partners WePower and The Abraham Fund Initiatives, held during Sukkot in Haifa. … [Read more...] about Watch the Video Clip published by the Alumni of the Political Leadership Course conducted in cooperation with WePower!
Obituary for Shimon Peres
Berlin, September 28th, 2016 Today, at the age of 93, Shimon Peres passed away. All his life, he advocated for a safer, more stable and sustainable Israel while holding different political offices. A peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was among his main life goals. … [Read more...] about Obituary for Shimon Peres
The Austrian Government Awards 2016 Intercultural Achievement Award in the Innovation Category to the Program: “Educators for a Shared Society” of FES Israel partner Givat Haviva
In a ceremony to be held this week in Vienna, Givat Haviva - The Center for a Shared Society will receive an award for its innovative program of educational cooperation between neighboring Jewish and Arab regional councils. "At a time like this, when Israel is in the eye of the storm, this … [Read more...] about The Austrian Government Awards 2016 Intercultural Achievement Award in the Innovation Category to the Program: “Educators for a Shared Society” of FES Israel partner Givat Haviva
New Poll finds Israelis see high importance in advancing cooperation with Egypt, while cooperation with the Palestinian Authority is of low priority
Israelis see high importance in advancing cooperation with Egypt, while cooperation with the Palestinian Authority is of low priority. This is the main finding from a public opinion poll "Cooperation between Israel and the Arab world" conducted for the Mitvim Institute on July 13, 2016 by the Rafi … [Read more...] about New Poll finds Israelis see high importance in advancing cooperation with Egypt, while cooperation with the Palestinian Authority is of low priority
Now Online – Recordings from the International Investment Dispute Settlement Panel Discussion
You can watch now the recordings from the Panel Conference “Developments in International Investment Dispute Settlement – EU and Israeli Perspectives” which was held at the Carmel Academic Center in Haifa on June 20, 2016. The conference was organized by the Law School at Carmel Academic Center, … [Read more...] about Now Online – Recordings from the International Investment Dispute Settlement Panel Discussion
New Publication: Challenges to Democracy and Social Cohesion available!
FES Israel is happy to present the newest publication “Challenges to Democracy and Social Cohesion”, which provides a summary of the last Israeli-American-German Trialogue organized in cooperation with the think tanks MITVIM – Israeli Institute for Regional Policies, the Middle East Institute in … [Read more...] about New Publication: Challenges to Democracy and Social Cohesion available!
Now online: Our new Youtube-Channel!
In addition to our Website and our Facebook presence, you can now also find us on Youtube on the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Israel Youtube Channel. From now on you will find recordings from our conferences and workshops and clips from our partners on our channel. One particular highlight is the … [Read more...] about Now online: Our new Youtube-Channel!
Interns from FES Jerusalem visit FES Israel
On Tuesday and Wednesday last week (June 14-15) we welcomed two guests at FES Israel: Franziska and Niklas, the current interns from the FES office for the Palestinian territories in East Jerusalem, who visited our office in Herzliya. They were able to take part in our weekly office meeting and … [Read more...] about Interns from FES Jerusalem visit FES Israel
Watch now the Video-Clip of May 1st Conference organized with the Social Economic Academy!
On May 1st – Labour Day – the Social Economic Academy (SEA), in cooperation with FES Israel, organized a conference in which social and economic changes in Israel’s society were discussed from a progressive and social democratic perspective. We offer you now a short Video-Clip that offers a … [Read more...] about Watch now the Video-Clip of May 1st Conference organized with the Social Economic Academy!
Summary of Policy-planning Workshop on the EU’s Special Privileged Partnership (SPP) offer to Israel
We are happy to present the Summary of the Policy-planning Workshop conducted by FES Israel and Mitvim in March 2016 on the subject: the EU's special privileged Partnership (SPP) offer to Israel. The Workshop examined the European offer and ways to transform it into a more efficacious peace … [Read more...] about Summary of Policy-planning Workshop on the EU’s Special Privileged Partnership (SPP) offer to Israel
“Silver Platter” Documentary Series on Youtube now with English, Russian and Arabic Subtitles!
FES Israel is proud to introduce all three Chapters of "The Silver Platter" Documentary Series with English, Russian and Arabic Subtitles! The Documentary Series “The Silver Platter” reveals the real face of Israel’s Social and Economic Policy based on the analysis of three experts: Guy Rolnik, … [Read more...] about “Silver Platter” Documentary Series on Youtube now with English, Russian and Arabic Subtitles!
„We have to learn from each other“ – Kurt Beck visits FES Israel
On June 1st 2016, the Chairman of the Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation Kurt Beck and his delegation visited FES Israel. The representatives of the foundation had the opportunity to get in contact with some Israeli partner organizations and to learn more about their joint work with FES Israel. Dr. … [Read more...] about „We have to learn from each other“ – Kurt Beck visits FES Israel