Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks

Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks

Author: Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group Language: English Episodes: 24
For anyone trying to look beyond the headlines from Southeast Europe, Seriously Balkans-The BiEPAG Talks provides essential context. This isn't just a news recap. Each episode digs into the political, social, and cultural forces shaping the region, moving past simplistic narratives to explore the deeper currents. The conversation is driven by the experts and analysts of the Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group, who bring their firsthand research and policy experience directly to the microphone. You'll hear detailed breakdowns of unfolding events, but also thoughtful discussions on newly published studies and reports that might otherwise fly under the radar. The aim is to connect the dots between immediate developments and their broader historical or institutional underpinnings. Whether it's a shift in governance, a cultural debate, or a complex international negotiation affecting the Balkans, this podcast serves as a rigorous, accessible resource. It’s for listeners who appreciate that the region's story is rarely black and white, preferring analysis that embraces its complexities. Tune in for a regular dose of substance, where the focus is consistently on understanding the 'why' behind the 'what'. The production offers a sustained, serious look at a dynamic part of the world, making it a standout for informed commentary.
Episodes
Mining & Real Estate in the Balkans: Is Corrosive Capital Western now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:06
There are growing tensions around mining, environmental justice, and large-scale investment projects in the Western Balkans. As the region becomes increasingly important for Europe’s green transition and real estate deve…
A Change in Hungary: What does this mean for relations to the Balkans? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:57
On April 12th, 2026, parliamentary elections in Hungary resulted in a landslide victory for the opposition Tisza party of Peter Magyar, ousting the incumbent Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party after 16 years in government…
The Student Protest Movement in Serbia: What does the Future hold? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:43
More than a year of protests, resistance and demonstrations have confronted the authoritarian rule of Aleksandar Vučić. This episode of Seriously Balkans reflects on the status of the resistance, the prospects for democr…
The Western Balkans under Trump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:18
In 2025 we saw fractures emerging in the transatlantic alliance as the second Trump administration pushed a new foreign policy vision focused on a sovereigntist understanding of spheres of influence. Repeatedly Europe, a…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 20 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:29
Dayton at 30: Bosnia’s Post-War GenerationThis year marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. Since then, a whole generational change has happened, but in terms of constitutional arrangemen…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:15
The Predicament of Media and Press Freedom in the BalkansDuring 2025, press freedom and independent journalism have come under sustained attack. The war in Ukraine, the genocide in Western Asia, and the political rise of…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 18 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:40
A Change in Republika Srpska?Host: Damir Kapidžić, BiEPAG memberGuests: Dženeta Karabegović, Associate Professor at the University of Salzburg, and Vedran Džihić, a member of BiEPAGThis episode reflects on developments t…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:02
Kosovo on the Edge: Democracy, Deadlock, and GeopoliticsIt’s been an eventful year in Kosovo. New general elections are a possible scenario while the country is still navigating local elections, with the first round on 1…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:18
The Evolving Role of the European Political CommunityHost: Donika Emini, BiEPAG MemberGuests:Odeta Barbullushi, Resident Professor at the College of Europe, Tirana Campus, and BiEPAG memberTristan Aureau, Director, Centr…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:22
What the new German Government means for the Balkans?Host: Florian Bieber, BiEPAG CoordinatorGuests: Frauke Seebass,Visiting Fellow, SWP & Associate Researcher, DGAP and Adi Ćeramagić, Senior Analyst, ESIThe new German g…