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Adnan Cerimagic participated in a meeting of the European Council on Foreign Relations' Neighbourhood Strategy Group, which addressed the EU's role in the eastern neighbourhood and Western Balkans.

Adnan presented some of the ESI’s research and analysis at a meeting with Kosovo's young political leaders

Kristof Bender led two table discussions on the role of the EU in avoiding conflict in Europe at the IX Annual Policymakers Dialogue. 

Gerald Knaus was invited to debate with CDU MP Thomas Röwekamp, on “Migration between humanity and order”, organised by the CDU in the state of Bremen.

Gerald Knaus was invited to give a pulpit speech on “What borders do we need? A humane migration and asylum policy is possible”, organised by the Evangelical Church District of Duisburg.

Adnan Cerimagic took part in the second Sarajevo Security Conference under the title “European Perspectives on Security Challenges”.

Adnan Cerimagic took part in the Europe Future Forum titled “A conference of partners who share the vision of a complete Europe – whole and free”, organised by the Visegrad Insight – Res Publika Foundation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.

Gerald Knaus was invited to participate in an online discussion on “Is the migration debate derailing?” organised by Heinrich Böll Stiftung.

Adnan Cerimagic took part in an annual conference “Balkans says 2024” organised by the Euro-Atlantic Council of Slovenia.

Gerald Knaus was invited to participate in a discussion on “Flight and Peace”, organised by the international literature festival Berlin. 

Adnan Cerimagic took part in a briefing on the Western Balkans, with particular focus on Bosnia-Herzegovina, organised by the Bureau of Intelligence & Research for the US State Department and the National Intelligence Council officials. 

ESI’s Gerald Knaus was invited to speak at the Falter “Summer Talks” on “How do we save democracy?” The talk took place on an open-air stage in the main courtyard of the Museum Quarter in Vienna and was also recorded as a podcast.

Adnan Cerimagic facilitated two sessions in a workshop titled “Advanced European Governance and Integration.”

Gerald Knaus advised young think tankers to consider how they can maximize their impact on society during a workshop at the Think Tank School.

ESI marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of impactful work since its founding in 1999. To commemorate this milestone, we gathered our entire staff from across Europe for two days of intensive brainstorming, meetings, and reflective activities.

Gerald Knaus criticised far-right fearmongering, instead advocating for humane migration management including direct resettlements and other legal pathways.

Gerald Knaus advocated humane migration control in a Dublin discussion, warning of right-wing populist threats to Europe's liberal democracies.

Adnan Cerimagic took part in a workshop titled “EU-Enlargement in Southeast Europe – Debates, Models and Future Course for Political Action”. 

Adnan Cerimagic took part in a workshop titled “Strategic Outlook: Western Balkans 2026” at the NATO Defence College in Rome. 

Gerald Knaus called for humane migration reform to protect Europe's liberal democracy and economy in Frankfurt.