On October 6, 2026, Mieko Nakabayashi, President of the Tokyo Foundation, met with Lina Gálvez Muñoz, Member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS). FEPS is a Brussels-based European political foundation and the think tank of the progressive political family at EU level.

The discussion covered challenges facing both Europe and Japan, including democratic resilience, population decline and aging, and gender equality. The two sides also discussed potential areas for future cooperation, such as the circular economy and digital governance.

The Tokyo Foundation will continue to engage with international partners to strengthen its research and policy recommendations.