Academy for Social Democracy

of FES

Freedom, Justice and Solidarity - The Academy

The Academy for Social Democracy is an advisory and educational resource of the Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation for people interested in and committed to politics. We offer the opportunity to reflect and learn about core values and main issues of 21st century Social Democracy. Our claim is “Politics requires a clear sense of direction” and our symbol is a compass.

Read Dr. Christian Krell's article on "Imparting expertise in the Akademie für Soziale Demokratie" for further information.

International cooperation

Our formats are mostly designed for the German public but we firmly believe that Social Democracy is a universal and international idea. It is borne by the conviction that the conflict between labour and capital shapes the political debate and reality not only in one country, but in all countries. In a time of internationally interwoven economies, global challenges and world-encompassing communication networks, this is more pertinent than ever. Hence, we are very interested in exchanging thoughts and concepts about Social Democracy worldwide.

Contact Us
Academy for Social Democracy
Godesberger Allee 149
53175 Bonn
+49 (0) 228/883-7106
+49 (0) 228/883-9223
soziale.demokratie(at)fes.de
contact form and newsletter registration (German)

Translated Social Democracy Readers

The Social Democracy Readers offer the opportunity to approach various subject areas independently. They are clear in language, well-founded in their analysis and offer approaches from theory and practice. In a concise and understandable way, you will find a solid introduction to the broad lines and controversies of each individual seminar topic. The Social Democracy Readers are not only suitable for the preparation and follow-up of the respective seminars, but also for an independent approach to the topic. Use your chance to sharpen your own argumentation skills and to orientate yourself in basic questions of Social Democracy!

Free PDF versions of the books can be downloaded below.

Social Democracy Reader: History of Social Democracy

English

History of Social Democracy more

Romanian

Istoria democratiei sociale more

Social Democracy Reader 1: Foundations of Social Democracy

English

Foundations of Social Democracy more

Hungarian

A szociális demokrácia alapjai more

Armenian

Սոցիալ-դեմոկրատիայի հիմքերը more

Bengali

Foundations of Social Democracy more

French

Fondements de la Democratie sociale more

Bulgarian

Osnovi na socialnata demokracija more

Georgian

socialuri demokratiis safuZvlebi more

Romanian

Fundamentele democraţiei sociale more

Spanish

Fundamentos de la Democracia Social more

Turkish

Sosyal demokrasinin temelleri more

Albanian

Bazat e demokracisë sociale more

Thai

ความคิดพื้นฐานว่าด้วย สังคมประชาธิปไตย more

Russian

Osnovy social'noj demokratii more

Indonesian

Landasan sosial demokrasi more

Greek

Arches tēs koinonikēs demokratias more

Social Democracy Reader 2: Economics and Social Democracy

English

Economics and Social Democracy more

Turkish

Ekonomi ve Sosyal Demokrasi more

Armenian

Տնտեսությունը և սոցիալ-դեմոկրատիան more

French

Economie et démocratie sociale more

Thai

Economics and Social Democracy more

Indonesian

Ekonomi dan sosial demokrasi more

Bulgarian

Ikonomika i socialna demokracija more

Romanian

Economie şi democraţie socială more

Mongolian

Ėdijn Zasag ba nijgmijn ardčilal more

Arabic

االقتصاد والدميقراطية االجتامعية more

Georgian

ekonomika da socialuri demokratia more

Social Democracy Reader 3: Welfare State and Social Democracy

English

Welfare State and Social Democracy more

Romanian

Stat social şi democraţie socială more

Mongolian

Nijgmijn barimžaat tör ba nijgmijn ardčilal more

French

Etat social et démocratie sociale more

Georgian

Welfare State and Social Democracy more

Thai

รัฐสวัสดิการกับ สังคมประชาธิปไตย more

Armenian

Սոցիալական պետություն և սոցիալ-դեմոկրատիա more

Bulgarian

Socialna dăržava i socialna demokracija more

Indonesian

Negara kesejahteraan dan sosial demokrasi more

Social Democracy Reader 4: Europe and Social Democracy

English

Europe and Social Democracy more

Bulgarian

Evropa i socialna demokracija more

Romanian

Europa şi democraţia socială more

Social Democracy Reader 5: Integration, Immigration and Social Democracy

Bulgarian

Integracija, imigracija i socialna demokracija more

Social Democracy Reader 6: State, Civil Society and Social Democracy

Bulgarian

Dăržava graždansko obštestvo i socialna demokracija more

Romanian

Statul, societatea civilă şi democraţa socială more

Social Democracy Reader 7: Globalisation and Social Democracy

English

Globalisation and social democracy more

French

Mondialisation et démocratie sociale more

Translated Kurz und Klar - Concise and Clear

of FES

We want everyone to understand what Social Democracy is all about. That is why the book series "Kurz und Klar - Concise and Clear" is written in understandable universal language.

The books are intended for many different people:

For young people.
For adult people who like to read texts in everyday language.
For people who are learning the German language anew.
For people who do politics. If they want, they can practice everyday language with the books.

Free PDF versions of the books can be downloaded below.