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The Institute for Social Integration is a partner and co-organizer of the fourth module of FEPS Program for Central and Eastern Europe "Future Leaders".

The main goal of FEPS Program for Central and Eastern Europe "Future Leaders" is to contribute to the political and organizational renewal of social democracy in the region by improving the network of people holding elective and managerial positions.

As a result, the program will be focused on creating inter-generational, inter-party relations. The goal is to create a platform for promising progressive politicians aged 35-45 from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia. This program will help to create a framework for them to get acquainted, share experiences and collaborate, working towards the creation of progressive goals related to the European project.

The fourth module of the program is held in Sofia, in the period May 11-12. While staying here, young leaders will have the opportunity to communicate with leading left-wing politicians. They will talk about the future of the left-wing idea in Europe, and will also receive information on the challenges facing Bulgaria in the context of the presidency of the EU Council.

Keynote speakers at the opening of the module were Katya Koleva, Chairman of ISI Board, Valery Zhablyanov, Deputy Chairman of the 44^th National Assembly and Krum Zarkov, Deputy Chairman of BSP Parliamentary Group for Bulgaria.