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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨 Apply for the @RECAS_network Fellowship 2026 by 4 Oct 2026 (23:59 CET)! Theme: "Contested Futures in the Western Balkans" (Tech, AI & Democracy, Ecology). 💶 €1,500/mo stipend (3–6 mos). 🔗 Apply: recas.info/news/fellows... #CallForAplications #AcademicSky

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RECAS youth research presented at the University of Tirana! @gazelapudar.bsky.social ( @ifdtbeograd.bsky.social / RECAS) presented findings on how Western Balkans youth understand Europe, democracy & future agency. 🔗 Read report: recas.info/recas-youth-...

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Applications are open for the RECAS Fellowship 2026. Theme: Contested Futures: democratic, technological & ecological transformations in the Western Balkans. €1,500/month | 3–6 months Deadline: 30 Sept 2026 Apply: recas.info/news/fellows...

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What do youth in the Western Balkans think of EU integration? 🏛️🇪🇺 For Tačno.net, Sead Turčalo (FPN, UnSA) shares #RECAS research findings: youth view the EU pragmatically for mobility, but integration risks becoming a "waiting room" driving permanent exit. 🔗 tacno.net/evropa-kao-i...

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Evropska obećanja na izlaznim vratima - Tacno.net

Priča o mladima u Bosni i Hercegovini i regiji i perspektivama EU integracija se često svede na jednu od dvije već potrošene priče. Prva priča obično govori o mladima Zapadnog Balkana kao prirodno pro...

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

One year of RECAS, from research to open knowledge. 15 fellows. 92 young people across 6 Western Balkan capitals. 15 guest seminars. Regional exchange. A Policy Hackathon connecting research, youth perspectives and policy. Explore our 2025–2026 Summary Booklet: recas.info/looking-back...

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The conversation is part of the current RECAS project cycle Youth Agency and New Political Imaginaries in the Western Balkans. Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJeD... Supported by Open Society Foundations | Western Balkans, @erstestiftung.org, Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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ZVUK MISLI #37 Podkast IFDT Mladi Balkana o Evropi: Između nade i frustracije

YouTube video by Angažovana misao / Engaged Thought

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What does “Europe” mean to young people in the Western Balkans today? In a new episode of Zvuk Misli, hosted by Filip Balunović, @ifdtbeograd.bsky.social researchers Nemanja Anđelković and Andrej Ševo discuss findings from youth deliberative workshops held in six WB capitals.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

How can academic networks drive youth participation in the Western Balkans? Watch the final showcase for "Youth Agency & New Political Imaginaries" to explore the results of our 1-year fellowship, hackathons, and workshops. 📺 Full video here: youtu.be/Y1pyQSrXTY0?...

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Youth Agency and New Political Imaginaries in the Western Balkans: Project Results Showcase

YouTube video by Center for Advanced Studies “CAS SEE” University of Rijeka

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

How do transnational networks among young migrants impact their home countries? RECAS Fellow Dragana Mrvoš presented her research on young Serbian & Croatian migrants at the CEEISA 2026 Conference in Sarajevo, engaging in vital discussions on migration, memory politics, and regional identity. ⬇️

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📺 Watch the full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYcd... Supported by OSF Western Balkans, @erstestiftung.org, RBF & Pocantico Center. #RECAS_SEE #Fellowship #WesternBalkans

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Project coordinator Irena Molnar was recently a guest on TV Nova S to discuss our 1-year fellowship program—now running for the third time—alongside our ongoing work and deliberative workshops with young people in the Western Balkans.

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Irena Molnar: Mlade na Balkanu više zanima aktivizam, nego političke stranke

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The NGFP 2027 Fellowship is open! Offering funding, expert mentorship, & global networking for emerging futures practitioners. ⚠️ Special track open for Balkans applicants! ⏳ Deadline: 26 June 2026 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/NGFP2027 #FuturesThinking #Balkans #Foresight #NGFP2027 #SEEBlueSky #AcafemicSky

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

How can youth research drive regional trade policy? Excellent opportunity for Master's & PhD candidates from CEFTA Parties to shape real economic decisions. The CEFTA Research Award 2026 is now open for submissions in agri-food, industry, and services. ⬇️

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CEFTA Research Award 2026 - Open Call for Young Researchers

YouTube video by CEFTA - Central European Free Trade Agreement

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

How does Gen Z envision the future of the Western Balkans? On 11 June, @ifdtbeograd.bsky.social hosted the final showcase for "Youth Agency and New Political Imaginaries in the Western Balkans," presenting key findings from the RECAS Fellowship, capital-city workshops, and our Policy Hackathon. ⬇️

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

How can we transform youth research into real-world policy? The RECAS Policy Hackathon in Belgrade (9–10 June) brought together regional youth, fellows, and alumni to co-create policy positions on democratic and eco-digital futures under the mentorship of Srđan Đurović. ⬇️

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

REMINDER: This Thursday in Belgrade & Online! Join @ifdtbeograd.bsky.social & RECAS for the final results showcase of "Youth Agency and New Political Imaginaries in the Western Balkans". Explore fellowship data, Gen Z insights, and policy proposals. 🗓️ Thursday, 11 June | 16:00–18:00 CET ⬇️

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The conversation will continue at our upcoming event in Belgrade on 11 June. More details available here: recas.info/youth-agency... Open Society Foundations Western Balkans, @erstestiftung.org, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund support fellowships.

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Youth Agency and New Political Imaginaries in the Western Balkans: Project Results Showcase

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Participation must be meaningful to matter. The RECAS Research Repository brings together regional and country-level findings from deliberative workshops with young people across the Western Balkans: recas.info/repository/

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

How is Gen Z reshaping political imaginaries in the Western Balkans? Join @ifdtbeograd.bsky.social & RECAS for our Project Results Showcase! Discover fellowship outputs, insights on youth democracy, and recommendations from our Policy Hackathon. 🗓️ 11 June | 16:00–18:00 CET 📍 Belgrade & Online

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Can a river become a space for political resistance and civic identity? Azra Hromadžić joins Ajda Hedžet to discuss "Riverine Citizenship" and political protest along the Una River in BiH. 🗓️ June 11 | 15:00 PM CET 🌐 For more information and Zoom link visit RECAS website.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Research was supported by Open Society Foundation Western Balkans, @erstestiftung.org, & Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🔹 @lurali.bsky.social discussed insights from the OSF-WB regional survey Democracy Pulse: Gen Z in the Western Balkans. 🔹 Ajda Hedžet shared reflections on youth as a group with different understanding of core political concepts.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

when enlargement and democratic resilience are once again at the center of the European agenda. Three complementary perspectives on youth in the Western Balkans today: 🔹 @gazelapudar.bsky.social presented findings from deliberative workshops with young people across the region.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Today at the European Parliament, we discussed Youth Imagining Europe from the Western Balkans, hosted by Vladimir Prebilič The discussion brought together perspectives on youth, democracy, participation, and the future of EU–Western Balkans relations at a moment

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Ajda Hedžet investigates how youth in SE Europe navigate the gap between being "future-makers" and their actual political marginalisation. More on: recas.info/fellows/ OSF Western Balkans, @erstestiftung.org, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund support fellowships. #RECAS_SEE #AcademicSky

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Why is returning home increasingly difficult to realize for Balkan migrants today? Robert Pichler joins Anxhela Lepuri to discuss the "Hopes and Realities of Return" in the Western Balkans, exploring migration, family strategies, and regional consequences. June 4 | 12:00 PM

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The findings will also be presented and discussed at an upcoming event in Belgrade on 11 June. More details soon! Fellowships are supported by OpenSocietyWB, @erstestiftung.org, and RockBrosFund.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Credibility depends on fairness, consistency, and action. See how young people across the Western Balkans assessed the EU’s credibility in the Regional Report and country snapshots in the RECAS Research Repository: recas.info/repository/

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Supported by OSF Western Balkans, @erstestiftung.org, & Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

How do metaphors shape democracy? RECAS Fellow Anxhela Lepuri explores the language of youth in Prishtina to uncover how figurative speech reflects hope, resistance, and visions for an EU future. 🔗 Meet our fellows: recas.info/fellows/

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Supported by OSF Western Balkans, @erstestiftung.org, & Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Can we make "speculative rigour" a new academic standard? Ali Aslan Gümüsay joins Vehap Kola to discuss "Prospective Theorizing"—how we can scientifically imagine desirable futures in an age of planetary emergency. 🗓️ May 28 | 12:00 PM CET 🔗 recas.info/cas-see-semi...

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Fellowships are supported by OSF Western Balkans, @erstestiftung.org, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Frustration grows when the EU accession process remains slow and uncertain. Explore what young people across the Western Balkans said in the deliberative workshop series about delays, uncertainty, and the future of EU accession: recas.info/books/youth-...

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

RECAS Fellow Vehap Kola explores how young people use digital spaces to imagine and organize ecological & political futures under pressure. From weekly voice notes to policy hackathons, this project bridges the gap between digital life and civic action. 🔗 recas.info/fellows/

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

OSF Western Balkans, @erstestiftung.org, and Rockefeller Brothers Fund support fellowships.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Belonging and exclusion often go hand in hand. For a regional overview and country-level findings from deliberative workshops with young people across the Western Balkans, visit the RECAS Research Repository: recas.info/repository/

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Can diverse acquaintances save civil discourse? Ivan Cerovac joins Julija Perhat to discuss how "weak social ties" act as a shield against political polarization and echo chambers. 🗓️ May 21 | 12:00 PM CET 🔗 recas.info/cas-see-semi... Supported by OpenSocietyWB, @erstestiftung.org, & RockBrosFund.

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

New research from RECAS Fellow Julija Perhat explores how slurs are used by youth in the Western Balkans to negotiate identity and challenge (or reinforce) nationalist narratives. 🔗 recas.info/fellows/ Supported by OSFWB, @erstestiftung.org & RBF

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recassee.bsky.social @recassee.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Positive views of Europe are shaped by expectations of fairness and consistency. Read more in the Regional Report and country snapshots, which bring together findings from the RECAS deliberative workshop series with young people across the Western Balkans: recas.info/repository/

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