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6 November 2026 Visby (Gotland), Sweden

Strengthening security and resilience in the Baltic Sea region. A Polish-Swedish perspective

On 6 November 2026, an expert seminar dedicated to security in the Baltic Sea region, Polish-Swedish defence cooperation and strengthening civil resilience will take place in Visby, Gotland. The event will be attended by Dr Grzegorz Gil, Director of the Institute of Central Europe, while one of the discussion panels will be moderated by Dr Damian Szacawa, Head of the Security and...

State resilience in wartime. IEŚ Director discusses Ukraine’s experience

On 29 October 2026, Dr Grzegorz Gil, Director of the Institute of Central Europe, participated in a debate entitled “Resilience in wartime. What can Europe learn from Ukraine?”, organised by Łukasiewicz – ITECH Institute of Innovation and Technology. The discussion focused on ways to strengthen state resilience in the face of the threat of war, the role of civil society,...

Opening of the Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Rzeszów attended by an IEŚ expert

On 28 October 2026, Associate Professor Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik, Head of the Social Resilience Team at the Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ), attended the opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Lithuania in Rzeszów. The event was attended by the Lithuanian Ambassador to Poland, Valdemaras Sarapinas, and the Honorary Consul of Lithuania in the...

IEŚ experts at the College of Eastern Europe conference

From 26 to 28 October, representatives of the Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ) participated in events organised by the College of Eastern Europe in Wrocław and Wojnowice. The discussions focused on Polish eastern policy, European security, the role of NATO and the Visegrad Group, and the consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine, among other topics. On 26 October, Dr...

Building resilient schools – safety and adaptability in times of crisis

How can schools become more resilient and keep students, teachers and staff safe in the face of today’s challenges, including armed conflict? These questions were addressed at the conference “Crisis Management, Safety and Resilience in Schools”, held on 28 October at Juliusz Słowacki Primary School No. 3 in Lublin. Participants included Grzegorz Gil, PhD, Director of the...

Andrzej Szabaciuk discusses the plight of civilians in Ukraine on Polish Radio 24

Andrzej Szabaciuk, PhD, an expert at the Institute of Central Europe, appeared on Polish Radio 24 to discuss the situation facing civilians in Ukrainian towns and cities near the front line, including Oleshky. He explained that many of those who remain in areas under threat are elderly, in poor health or living in poverty, and cannot afford to evacuate or rent accommodation in...

Agata Domachowska on elections and the political crisis in Serbia

Agata Domachowska, PhD, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, shared her analysis of the political situation in Serbia and the challenges facing President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling party with Polish media. In an article published by XYZ.pl, entitled “The end of the Vučić era? Serbia on the brink of a political crisis”, she explores the potential consequences...

Central Europe after 2022 – Towards a New Model of Security and Energy Resilience

On 23 October 2026, the Institute of Central Europe hosted a closed expert seminar entitled “Central Europe after 2022: Towards a New Model of Security and Energy Resilience.” The meeting focused on the energy challenges facing Central Europe since 2022, as well as Poland’s role in strengthening energy security across the region. Two Expert Panels The seminar programme...

IEŚ Seminar in Brussels: The Future of EU Enlargement to the Western Balkans

The Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ) and the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union invite you to a seminar dedicated to the future of EU enlargement to the Western Balkans. 5 November 2026, 10:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Venue: Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union, Avenue de Cortenbergh 16, Brussels. At the end of...

Jakub Bornio Takes Part in Conference on the Future of Polish-Hungarian Relations

Jakub Bornio took part in the Two Brothers conference, held in Budapest under the theme “The Future of Polish-Hungarian Bilateral Relations.” The conference brought together dozens of Polish and Hungarian experts to exchange views on key areas of foreign policy, including the future of the European Union, security and defence, bilateral relations, and regional cooperation. Our...

Western Balkans in the Media Spotlight – Agata Domachowska Comments on Recent Developments

Agata Domachowska from the Balkan Team at the Institute of Central Europe commented in the media on recent political developments in the Western Balkans. She was a guest on Radio Lublin’s Studio Wschodnie programme, where she discussed the elections in Serbia and the political crisis in Montenegro. The IEŚ expert also commented on the expulsion from Montenegro of a Russian...

IEŚ Partners with International Academic Congress in Warsaw

On 14–15 October 2026, the international academic congress “Embracing the New, Preserving the Old: Studying Fascism, Communism, and Totalitarianism in the 2020s” was held at the Pilecki Institute in Warsaw. The event focused on contemporary research into fascism, communism, and totalitarianism. The Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ) in Lublin was a partner of the congress...

EU’s Eastern Flank and EU Enlargement at the Centre of Discussions in Brussels

On 15 October 2026, the international expert seminar “Enhancing European Synergy: Cooperation of Poland and the Netherlands with Lithuania’s EU Council Presidency” was held in Brussels as part of the General Maczek Dialogues initiative. The event was organised by the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe in Wrocław, Maastricht University, and the Institute of...

Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik at the Warsaw Security Forum

Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, took part in the Warsaw Security Forum, where she participated in the panel “Nature-Based Solutions: The Untapped Potential for Enhancing European Security.” The discussion focused on the potential of nature-based solutions to strengthen European security. Fot. WSF2026 Udostępnij

Fascism, Communism and Totalitarianism in the 21st Century – Conference Featuring IEŚ Researchers

On 14–15 October 2026, the Pilecki Institute in Warsaw will host the international academic conference “Embracing the New, Preserving the Old? Studying Fascism, Communism, and Totalitarianism in the 2020s”. The Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ) is a partner of the event, and its researchers will take part in discussions devoted to interpretations of the past and their...

IEŚ Director appears on Slava Life

Dr Grzegorz Gil, Director of the Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ), appeared on the Ukrainian-language station Slava Life, where, as an expert on international security, he commented on the tragic events in Polish schools. The discussion focused on the possible involvement of third-party actors in these events and potential links to hybrid activities. The topics discussed also...

Anton Saifullayeu takes part in “Jerzy Giedroyc Day” at the Polish History Museum

On 8 October, the Polish History Museum in Warsaw hosted “Jerzy Giedroyc Day”, an event devoted to the ideas and legacy of the founder of the Paris-based Kultura. Dr Anton Saifullayeu, Deputy Director of the Institute of Central Europe for Research and Analysis, took part in one of the debates, entitled “History versus memory in 21st-century Central and Eastern Europe”....

Russian information policy under scrutiny. Andrzej Szabaciuk for Radio ZET

Reports of a possible outbreak of a dangerous disease in Siberia have raised international concern. Radio ZET asked Dr Andrzej Szabaciuk, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, about the response of the Russian authorities and the way information about the situation is being communicated. The expert drew attention to the Russian authorities’ restrictions on the flow of...

Dr hab. Agata Domachowska at the “OFA 25+: Lessons, Legacies, Horizons” Conference in Skopje

On 24–25 September 2026, the “OFA 25+: Lessons, Legacies, Horizons” conference was held in Skopje, focusing on the legacy of the Ohrid Framework Agreement and the transformations that have taken place in North Macedonia since the events of 2001. Dr hab. Agata Domachowska, an expert at the Institute of Central Europe, participated in the conference and took part in the panel...

Damian Szacawa on Security and Resilience in the Baltic Region

On 30 September 2026, the workshop “Network for Security and Resilience in the Border and Baltic Region” was held at Technopark Pomerania in Szczecin, bringing together representatives of academia, public administration, the military and civil society. The Institute of Central Europe was represented by Dr Damian Szacawa. During a panel devoted to hybrid threats and...

Jakub Bornio on Security on NATO’s Eastern Flank

Jakub Bornio, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, joins Adam Reichardt on the Talk Eastern Europe podcast to discuss the deteriorating security situation on NATO’s eastern flank. The conversation focuses on intensifying Russian provocations against Poland and the Baltic states, the risk of escalation, and possible responses from the Alliance. The discussion also...

Institute of Central Europe Experts on Radio Lublin’s Anniversary Edition of Studio Wschodnie

Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik, Łukasz Lewkowicz, Jakub Olchowski and Andrzej Szabaciuk took part in a special anniversary edition of Radio Lublin’s Studio Wschodnie, marking ten years of the programme hosted by journalist Tomasz Nieśpiał. Professor Konrad Pawłowski from the Institute of International Relations at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) also joined the...

Political Communication in Hungary – Institute of Central Europe Analyst Delivers Lecture in Taiwan

On 23 September 2026, Dr hab. Robert Rajczyk, Senior Analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, delivered a lecture to international relations students at Nanhua University in Dalin, Taiwan. The lecture focused on the conditions shaping political communication in Hungary and how it functions in practice. During the lecture, the Institute’s analyst also discussed the course of...

Anton Saifullayeu for TVN24 BiS on the Results of the Elections in Russia and Their Significance for Regional Security

Dr Anton Saifullayeu, Deputy Director of the Institute of Central Europe, appeared on TVN24 BiS’s Dzień na Świecie programme, where he commented on the results of the parliamentary elections in Russia and their significance for the country’s domestic situation and regional security. According to the official results, the ruling United Russia party received 57.83% of the vote...

On the Future of the Three Seas Initiative: Marlena Gołębiowska at an Atlantic Council Meeting

On 15 September 2026, Dr Marlena Gołębiowska, senior analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, participated in the expert meeting “After Dubrovnik: Next Steps for 3SI”, organised by the Atlantic Council in Warsaw. The meeting was hosted by Aaron Korewa, Director of the Atlantic Council’s Warsaw Office, with Ambassador Dušan Matulay, Slovakia’s designated Deputy...