Centre for South-East European Studies - University of Graz

Today at 13:00 on ORF Ö1:
Elastic Borders PI Bilgin Ayata joins Marcus Engler (DeZIM, Berlin) on Punkt eins to discuss migration as a political instrument and the politics of migration governance in the Mediterranean.
Moderated by Philipp Blom, the conversation will address the recent events in Ceuta, the political use of migration, and the wider structures and tensions shaping EU migration and border policies.
📻 Live on ORF Ö1, 13:00–14:00
Migration als politisches Druckmittel
https://oe1.orf.at/programm/20260807/841062/Migration-als-politisches-Druckmittel

The is more than a protest - it’s a growing civic movement calling for the protection of Albania’s unique natural heritage and greater transparency in decisions that affect its future.

From the Vjosa-Narta wetlands to the country’s protected coastline, thousands of citizens are coming together peacefully to advocate for environmental protection, accountability, and sustainable development.

Whether you’re hearing about the movement for the first time or following developments closely, understanding the issues is the first step toward informed discussion.

Protect nature. Support transparency. Stand for peaceful civic engagement.

The Albanian community in Graz invites you to join a peaceful gathering in solidarity with the ongoing “Flamingo Revolution” in Albania.

The event will take place on Friday, 19 June, at 18:00 at Freiheitsplatz, 8010 Graz.

We stand in support of citizens who are striving for environmental protection, democracy, and the rule of law. The gathering is open to everyone, including members of other Balkan communities, Austrian citizens, and all those who share these values and wish to express their solidarity.

📢 Join us for an engaging seminar with Dr. Filip Mitricevic!

How was Josip Broz Tito perceived during his visits to Africa in the 1950s and early 1960s? This seminar examines the contrasting images that accompanied Yugoslavia’s president across the continent—celebrated as a champion of anti-colonial struggles while simultaneously embodying aspects of a European political leader.

Drawing on his research on Yugoslavia’s legitimacy discourse and the origins of the Non-Aligned Movement, Dr. Mitricevic will explore the role of memory, diplomacy, and symbolism in shaping Yugoslavia’s relationships with the Global South during the Cold War.

We look forward to welcoming you to this thought-provoking discussion.

One of the guided tours at Uni Vibes last week was co-developed by Prof. Florian Bieber, Director of the Graz School of Interdisciplinary Transnational Studies, and Nicole Haring, one of his deputies. Drawing on their current research on protests and demonstrations, they offered participants unique insights into the dynamics of collective action and public mobilization. For more information, read the article in Kleine Zeitung.

We would like to share with everyone the link to an open letter addressed to the international academic community to gather support for the ongoing protests in Albania. Please sign the letter and circulate it further: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jfMuRaHxkKvY8UnXE3_YXoYezHBUsbi60BYReS0Z8rI/edit?tab=t.0