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Adnan Cerimagic participated in a meeting of the European Council on Foreign Relation’s Western Balkans Strategy Group in Athens.

Gerald Knaus was invited to participate at the ERSTE Foundation’s Time To Decide 2023 Summit and also gave a presentation on the Rule of Law. 

ESI's Kristof Bender, as part of the Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence's jury, contributed to awarding prizes to the 2021 generation of fellows for their remarkable long-form journalism, exploring societal and democratic processes across the Balkans to the Baltic coast.

Gerald Knaus emphasized the significance of solidarity and human dignity in addressing refugee and migration challenges.

Gerald Knaus participated in the U4U network's Rome visit, advocating for a proactive EU enlargement policy and stressing the need for a unified Central Europe without grey zones.

Gerald Knaus discussed the 2016 EU-Turkey statement on migration, emphasizing shared responsibility and calling for renewed dialogue, and legal pathways for refugees.

Gerald Knaus discussed balancing humanitarian and security aspects of migration at a panel with the German Migation Envoy Joachim Stamp.

As an IWM Europe's Futures fellow, Kristof Bender visited Odesa, meeting various stakeholders, observing the city's partial recovery and documenting its current state.

Kristof Bender attended IWM's Europe's Future program in Chisinau, discussing the Ukraine war's impact and political/social developments with officials and civil society.

Gerald Knaus spoke on humane, effective migration partnerships in his keynote speech at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "migration return days" event.

Adnan Cerimagic attended a meeting discussing Montenegro's EU integration post-elections, with key Montenegrin leaders and diplomats.

Gerald Knaus discussed the global crisis in refugee protection and emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and combining humane borders with orderly admission of those in need.

Gerald Knaus emphasized the need for a more humane and effective EU migration policy at an event in Switzerland and proposed a "Lake Constance Coalition for Humane Borders".

ESI's Kristof Bender attended a RARE workshop, discussing ESI's research and advocacy approach with Austrian human rights organizations.

Gerald Knaus emphasized the need for stronger EU-Turkey cooperation and involvement of other countries in migration diplomacy at a public debate organized by medico international.

Gerald Knaus advocated for safe, legal pathways, more effective measures, and cooperation with third countries to address irregular migration.

Kristof Bender participated in the 49th board meeting of the Kosovo Civil Society Foundation, an organization focusing on Kosovo's socio-economic needs and its EU integration process.

ESI's Adnan Cerimagic spoke at a roundtable discussion on EU enlargement policy and regional integration, sharing ESI research with German policymakers and experts in Berlin.

Gerald Knaus met Dutch officals working on migration and led a workshop to explore how to implement effective migration diplomacy.

Gerald Knaus spoke at a public debate on reforming the Common European Asylum System, suggesting the EU should strengthen cooperation with countries of origin and transit.