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
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:51
Kosovo’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections and the Shifting Geopolitical LandscapeHost: Damir Kapidžić, member of BiEPAG Guests: Donika Emini, member of BiEPAG and Gëzim Krasniqi, Lecturer at the University of EdinburghOn Feb…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:32
Student Protests in SerbiaHost: Florian Bieber, BiEPAG CoordinatorGuests: Danica (anonymous based on the request of the student plenum), Faculty of Chemistry, University of BelgradeStudent (anonymous based on the request…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:59
Croatia’s Role in the Region: Continuity or Change? Host: Tena Prelec, BiEPAG MemberGuests: First part: Oliver Kannenberg (Research associate at IParl, Berlin) and Željko Poljak (PhD researcher and a member of the M²P, U…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:20
How do geopolitical interests impact democracy in the Balkans?Discussing how geopolitical interest shape the democracy in the Balkans, specifically the role of economic and informal political linkages of the countries of…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:53
BiEPAG's Coordinator Florian Bieber is hosting his guests Majda Ruge (Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR Berlin) and Milan Krstić (Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences, Belgrade) to discuss the possible impli…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:51
What do the results of the 2024 EU elections mean for the Western Balkans?Host: Damir Kapidžić, BiEPAG Member Guests: Dušan Reljić, Independent consultant and former Head of Brussels office for SWP and Corina Stratulat,…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:37
The 8th podcast episode of Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks is all about the recent repeated local and municipal elections in Serbia.BiEPAG's Member Tena Prelec discusses the topic from different aspects with two exp…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:53
The 7th episode of our BiEPAG's podcast "Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks" is all about the analysis of the elections in North Macedonia BiEPAG's Coordinator Florian Bieber is hosting the discussion on the recent pre…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, Episode 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:30
The last episode for 2023 of the BiEPAG's podcast Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks focuses on:The results of the Serbian parliamentary, local, and provincial electionsHost: Florian BieberGuests: Tara Tepavac, Researc…
Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, Episode 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:58
Every winter the same? Air pollution in the cities of the Western BalkansHost: Florian Bieber Guests: Gorjan Jovanovski, EarthCare.ai - North Macedonia and Denis Žiško, Aarhus Centre - BiH Every winter we have the same p…