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Gerald Knaus gave a presentation at the Swiss Economic Forum on “Which borders do we need?”, where he spoke about the culture of fear and paranoia surrounding migration and reframed the issue as one where Europe has a real opportunity to take action. 

Kristof Bender participated in and chaired a session on the stabilization, democratization, and integration of the Western Balkans at the annual symposium of the Europe's Futures programme, held on the Croatian island of Cres.

Gerald Knaus gave the keynote presentation on“Humane Borders and the Future of Europe”,  where he highlighted the importance of actively defending the rule of law and democratic institutions in Europe.

Adnan Cerimagic participated in a roundtable at Genshagen Castle to discuss EU enlargement and democracy consolidation with European government and think tank representatives.

Kristof Bender, a member of the BIRN Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence jury, participated in awarding prizes to the top journalistic investigations of the 2022 cohort.

Adnan Cerimagic participated in a European Council on Foreign Relations meeting in Zagreb to discuss Russian influence and recent elections in the Western Balkans.

Adnan Cerimagic discussed how the EU can influence political, economic and security reforms in Bosnia.

Gerald Knaus travelled to Rwanda to explore the possibility of an agreement on migration and resettlement with Europe, highlighting mutual benefits for refugees, Europe and Rwanda.

Adnan Cerimagic took part in the Osteuropa-Salon (Eastern Europe Salon) organised by the German Eastern Business Association. 

Gerald Knaus debated the future of EU migration reform in Copenhagen, focusing on how to create humane, effective policy.

Adnan Cerimagic spoke at SIPRI's Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, discussing EU enlargement and the Western Balkans.

Gerald Knaus briefed senior US officials and major think tanks on migration, resettlement, authoritarianism, corruption and the importance of transatlantic cooperation.

Gerald Knaus discussed migration's impact on democracy at vhs Heidelberg's Day of Europe.

Adnan Cerimagic discusses EU reforms and ESI's research at a youth and women's political literacy workshop in Sarajevo.

Gerald Knaus explained how the failure to solve migration in a humane, sustainable fashion poses a threat to liberal democracy in Europe.

Gerald Knaus gave a keynote speech to the SPD parliamentary faction on the Council of Europe at 75 years, urging the Council to place its focus on human rights and the rule-of-law.

Gerald Knaus met with Kosovar PM Albin Kurti to support Kosovo's bid for Council of Europe membership.

Gerald Knaus addressed migration myths and their origins, suggesting real solutions exist for us to resettle and protect migrants in a sustainable, ethical and legal way.

Gerald Knaus explored pragmatic migration strategies and the central role of international partnerships at "Fritz im Dialog" discussion.

Gerald Knaus was invited to give the keynote speech at the congress “Immigration City”, where he called for a paradigm shift to see migration as an opportunity rather than a threat.