Central Europe Explained
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★ - 1 ratingIf you are not familiar with CEE yet, this podcast focuses on several topics of general interest in Central Europe and the Danube Region: geopolitics, human rights, economy, culture, democracy, etc. Thanks to cross-disciplinary experts as guests, we explored those various fields.
We aim to enhance cross-border cooperation, dialogue and knowledge exchange in the region and beyond. Our work is based on the principles of liberal democracy and shared values, goals and visions with our neighbours.
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Episodes
EU to your Home II
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 12.8 MB"Art and culture touches not only our intellect but also our souls and our hearts" This episode, which is the second part of "EU to your home", will focus on European integration politics. Daniel Martínek (Research Associate IDM) will talk to Katka Krejcova, responsible for international relations in the Department for Art and Culture in the Office of the Government of Lower Austria. How can the EU be brought closer to people even in the most remote areas? What role does culture play with...
EP08 - EU to your Home II
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 12.8 MB"Art and culture touches not only our intellect but also our souls and our hearts" This episode, which is the second part of "EU to your home", will focus on European integration politics. Daniel Martínek (Research Associate IDM) will talk to Katka Krejcova, responsible for international relations in the Department for Art and Culture in the Office of the Government of Lower Austria. How can the EU be brought closer to people even in the most remote areas? What role does culture play with...
EP07 - EU to your Home I
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 14.1 MB“The EU Strategy for the Danube Region is the implementation of the European idea.” This week, Silvia Nadjivan (Deputy Managing Director at IDM) will be talking to Robert Lichtner, coordinator of the Danube Strategy Point in Vienna. In the first episode of our series “EU to your Home”, they will be discussing together the regionalization of European politics with a focus on the mutual dependence of macro-regional strategies such as the EUSDR, cross-border cooperation, and the EU enlargeme...
EU to your Home I
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 14.1 MB“The EU Strategy for the Danube Region is the implementation of the European idea.” This week, Silvia Nadjivan (Deputy Managing Director at IDM) will be talking to Robert Lichtner, coordinator of the Danube Strategy Point in Vienna. In the first episode of our series “EU to your Home”, they will be discussing together the regionalization of European politics with a focus on the mutual dependence of macro-regional strategies such as the EUSDR, cross-border cooperation, and the EU enlargeme...
EP06 - European Union and Popular Myths II
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 15.9 MB“We should continue to tell people that what they believe in terms of the nation-state is also a myth.” The “imagination of the nation” plays a key role in the perception of citizens towards the European Union. As explained our the previous episode, European myths strongly impact these beliefs which have diverse consequences in different parts of the EU. Focusing on Central and Southeast Europe, we will try to understand the dynamics of popular myths in this region which has experienced...
European Union and Popular Myths II
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 15.9 MB“We should continue to tell people that what they believe in terms of the nation-state is also a myth.” The “imagination of the nation” plays a key role in the perception of citizens towards the European Union. As explained our the previous episode, European myths strongly impact these beliefs which have diverse consequences in different parts of the EU. Focusing on Central and Southeast Europe, we will try to understand the dynamics of popular myths in this region which has experienced...
EP05 - European Union and Popular Myths I
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 17.4 MB“In the end for many, the EU itself is a kind of myth.” From fantasy to a more accurate reality, myths about Europe and the EU are a wide-ranging subject. Some, as the myth of Europa, are based on mythology. Other, as the ‘bicycle myth’, come into sight as metaphors. However, popular myths about the EU also find their origin in reality and can even sound quite absurd. ‘Curved cucumber’, ‘banana ban’, ‘bureaucratic moloch’: where are these myths coming from? Lobbying? Powerful countries? ...
European Union and Popular Myths I
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 17.4 MB“In the end for many, the EU itself is a kind of myth.” From fantasy to a more accurate reality, myths about Europe and the EU are a wide-ranging subject. Some, as the myth of Europa, are based on mythology. Other, as the ‘bicycle myth’, come into sight as metaphors. However, popular myths about the EU also find their origin in reality and can even sound quite absurd. ‘Curved cucumber’, ‘banana ban’, ‘bureaucratic moloch’: where are these myths coming from? Lobbying? Powerful countries? ...
IDMonSite - Sergiu Musteață
November 15, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 34 MBOn the 15th of November 2020, the Moldovan presidential election will go into second round. As already four years ago, Maia Sandu will face the current president of the state, Igor Dodon. Therefore, we are making our livestream IDMonSite interview, released in April 2020 on our YouTube channel IDM Vienna, available as podcast episode. In this episode, Sebastian Schäffer - Managing Director at the Institut for the Danube Region and Central Europe - is discussing with Sergiu Musteață - Pro...
Coal and Steel vs. Iron: Lessons for today
November 11, 2020 09:46 - 23 minutes - 29.5 MB"Education and culture should be something that the EU do together", Ambassador Emil Brix. Which role did European Community for Coal and Steel play in the creation of the EU? How was it perceived behind the Iron Curtain? What are the current expectations about the EU? What should be the future European agenda? In this episode, Daniel Martínek is discussing with Ambassador Emil Brix, Director of the School of International Studies in Vienna, about the creation of the EU and its past, curr...
EP04 - Coal and Steel vs. Iron: Lessons for today
November 11, 2020 09:46 - 23 minutes - 29.5 MB"Education and culture should be something that the EU do together", Ambassador Emil Brix. Which role did European Community for Coal and Steel play in the creation of the EU? How was it perceived behind the Iron Curtain? What are the current expectations about the EU? What should be the future European agenda? In this episode, Daniel Martínek is discussing with Ambassador Emil Brix, Director of the School of International Studies in Vienna, about the creation of the EU and its past, curr...
EP03 - Austria, Visegrád Four, and the Western Balkans II
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 14.9 MB"Minorities do have the voice but the their voice is not heard." Together, Biljana Jovíc (Chairperson at the Center for Migration Studies, Belgrade) and Silvia Nadjivan (Deputy Managing Director at IDM, Vienna) will focus on the place of minorities in the region. Which place do they actually have? How are they integrated? How can the knowledge of common people about their neighboring countries be enhanced to reduce stereotypes and clichés? From the misuse of minorities to other success ...
Austria, Visegrád Four, and the Western Balkans II
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 14.9 MB"Minorities do have the voice but the their voice is not heard." Together, Biljana Jovíc (Chairperson at the Center for Migration Studies, Belgrade) and Silvia Nadjivan (Deputy Managing Director at IDM, Vienna) will focus on the place of minorities in the region. Which place do they actually have? How are they integrated? How can the knowledge of common people about their neighboring countries be enhanced to reduce stereotypes and clichés? From the misuse of minorities to other success ...
IDMonSite - Ulrich Schneckener
November 02, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 20.4 MBDiese Episode wurde aus unserem YouTube-Livestream vom 15.05.2020 generiert: https://youtu.be/0RBy8TN0vdc Wir freuen uns im Rahmen unserer IDM Podcast-Reihe Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schneckener begrüßen zu dürfen. Er ist Professor für Internationale Beziehungen und Friedens- und Konfliktforschung am Zentrum für Demokratie- und Friedensforschung (ZeDF) der Universität Osnabrück. Außerdem ist er seit April 2016 Vorstandsvorsitzender der Deutschen Stiftung Friedensforschung. Geopolitische Machtspiel...
Austria, Visegrád Four, and the Western Balkans I
October 28, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MB"Overcoming historical legacy and conflicts with cooperation within many levels: regional and European." In this episode, Márton Ugrósdy (director of the Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade in Budapest) and Daniela Neubacher (research associate at the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe) are focusing on Austria, Visegrád Four, and the Western Balkans. Together, they will discuss the relationships between Central and Southeast European region, the Western Balkans enlargem...
EP02 - Austria, Visegrád Four, and the Western Balkans I
October 28, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MB"Overcoming historical legacy and conflicts with cooperation within many levels: regional and European." In this episode, Márton Ugrósdy (director of the Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade in Budapest) and Daniela Neubacher (research associate at the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe) are focusing on Austria, Visegrád Four, and the Western Balkans. Together, they will discuss the relationships between Central and Southeast European region, the Western Balkans enlargem...
SP01 - What is the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe?
October 22, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat is the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe? Together with Sebastian Schäffer, managing director of the institute, we will be discussing about what IDM actually is. We will see how the "power" of History shaped the institute, which have been the latest changes for IDM, current challenges and next steps for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP01 - Central Europe
October 21, 2020 11:11 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBWhat does Central Europe mean today? What are its various meanings? Which one should we follow? In this opening episode, we will focus with Dr. Erhard Busek on the different existing approaches towards Central Europe. We will try to define what actually Central Europe is and, from a territorial point of view, try to understand the ever-changing geographical expression “Central Europe”. We will look at different cooperation formats that are in place among Central European countries and i...
Central Europe
October 21, 2020 11:11 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBWhat does Central Europe mean today? What are its various meanings? Which one should we follow? In this opening episode, we will focus with Dr. Erhard Busek on the different existing approaches towards Central Europe. We will try to define what actually Central Europe is and, from a territorial point of view, try to understand the ever-changing geographical expression “Central Europe”. We will look at different cooperation formats that are in place among Central European countries and i...
What is the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe?
October 21, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat is the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe? Together with Sebastian Schäffer, managing director of the institute, we will be discussing about what IDM actually is. We will see how the "power" of History shaped the institute, which have been the latest changes for IDM, current challenges and next steps for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IDMonSite Special - Johannes Hahn
October 21, 2020 10:45 - 40 minutes - 31.1 MBEU Budget for the post COVID-19 Europe. What does it mean for the citizens? In this IDM Onsite episode, together with our partners from Globsec, we discussed with H.E. Johannes Hahn, EU Commissioner for Budget and Administration. Sebastian Schäffer (IDM) and Alena Kudzko (Globsec) talked with our honoured guest. In this episode we addressed the following issues: How is the Next Generation EU helping the Member States to relaunch their economy? When will it be launched? How is the Next...
Introducing CEE
October 14, 2020 16:18 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBWhat is Central Europe today? Austria, Visegrád Four, Western Balkans. What are popular myths in and about the European Union? How do regions connect with European politics? Enlargement, borders, China, Russia, Turkey. Which challenges lie ahead regarding the social and political situation in the region? Climate change, economy, Green Deal. How will Brexit affect Central and South East Europe? What are possible future scenarios? CEE - Central Europe Explained - is discussing ongoi...
Introducing CEE (coming 21/10/2020)
October 14, 2020 16:18 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBWhat is Central Europe today? Austria, Visegrád Four, Western Balkans. What are popular myths in and about the European Union? How do regions connect with European politics? Enlargement, boarders, China, Russia, Turkey. Which challenge lie ahead regarding social and political situation in the region? Climate change, economy, Green Deal. How will Brexit affect Central and South East Europe? What are possible future scenarios? CEE - Central Europe Explained - is discussing ongoing c...
Introducing CEE 1.0
October 14, 2020 16:18 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBWhat is Central Europe today? Austria, Visegrád Four, Western Balkans. What are popular myths in and about the European Union? How do regions connect with European politics? Enlargement, borders, China, Russia, Turkey. Which challenges lie ahead regarding the social and political situation in the region? Climate change, economy, Green Deal. How will Brexit affect Central and South East Europe? What are possible future scenarios? CEE - Central Europe Explained - is discussing ongoi...
Introducing IDM Expertise
October 14, 2020 15:05 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBIDM Expertise Podcast is giving real understanding about current challenges in the Region as well as the work of the Institut for the Danube Region and Central Europe. Follow the IDM team on a regular basis and learn more about the history of the institute, recent events, and publications about also regional news and political insights. IDM Expertise is an IDM Podcast Show, available on Youtube, Acast, and your Podcast App. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing IDM Expertise (coming 21/10/2020)
October 14, 2020 15:05 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBIDM Expertise Podcast is giving real understanding about the work of the Institut for the Danube Region and Central Europe. Follow the IDM team on a regular basis and learn more about the history of the institute, recent events and publications about also regional news and political insights. IDM Expertise is an IDM Podcast Show, available from the 21st October 2020. Subscribe now on Acast and you Podcast App. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Introducing IDMonSite
October 14, 2020 13:37 - 1 minute - 2.1 MBThe Danube Region, Central, East and South East Europe. Politics, culture, international relations, history, peace-building, democracy, conflicts. IDM Onsite Podcast gives insights on broad topics on our region. In March 2020, the circumstances have accelerated digital format of the Institut for the Danube Region and Central Europe. After realising that we would not be able to continue our traditional physical events, we planned livestream interviews on our Youtube Channel IDM Vienna (h...
Introducing IDMonSite (coming 21/10/2020)
October 14, 2020 13:37 - 1 minute - 2.1 MBThe Danube Region, Central, East and South East Europe. Politics, culture, international relations, history, peace-building, democracy, conflicts. IDM Onsite Podcast gives insights on broad topics on our region. In March 2020, the circumstances have accelerated digital format of the Institut for the Danube Region and Central Europe. After realising that we would not be able to continue our traditional physical events, we planned livestream interviews on our Youtube Channel IDM Vienna (h...