Vienna – ESI at IDM “Melange” on Central and Southeastern Europe

Astor Cinema Lounge, Bayerischer Hof. Photo: ESI

ESI’s Kristof Bender was invited to a “Melange” at the Vienna-based  Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM). The informal format allowed for a frank exchange of ideas and views on Central and Southeastern Europe with the multi-disciplinary IDM team. Besides policy challenges in this region, the conversation also touched upon the challenges of think tank work in the current political climate. 

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