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Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić Participated in a Youth Conference of the EPP Political Family in Zagreb
Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations, participated in a youth conference of the EPP political family, held as part of the EDS Study Mission Zagreb 2026 programme. On Saturday, 30 May 2026, Dr. Šelo...
Participation of dr. Sandro Knezović in the 3Seas Local Government Congress and Economic Forum in Lublin, Poland
IRMO Research Adviser dr. Sandro Knezović participated in the international conference 3Seas Local Government Congress and Economic Forum, held in Lublin, Poland, from 27 to 28 May. The congress brings together representatives of governments, local and regional...
Article “From Coal to CBAM: Assessing Vulnerability in the Western Balkans’ Transition to the EU Green Economy” Published in Economic Development
The article “From Coal to CBAM: Assessing Vulnerability in the Western Balkans’ Transition to the EU Green Economy” by Leona Knežević Mužić and Ana Vučemilović-Grgić, research assistants at IRMO’s Department for International Economic and Political Relations, has...
The Role of Greenland in Arctic Security: Greenland’s Allure
The May 2026 edition of the IRMO Brief, authored by Lea Fabić, examines Greenland’s growing importance in Arctic security amid rising global interest in the mineral-rich island. Greenland’s strategic significance has increased as climate change reshapes the Arctic,...
Senada Šelo Šabić at the 50th anniversary of the European University Institute in Florence
Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), Dr Senada Šelo Šabić, took part in the conference “EUIdeas: The Power of Knowledge”, marking the 50th anniversary of the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, where she...
IRMO Research Adviser, Sandro Knezović, PhD, attended the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum
IRMO Research Adviser, Sandro Knezović, PhD, participated in the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum held in Bucharest from 12 to 13 May. This is an international security and defence forum that brings together experts, diplomats, and institutional representatives...
IRMO Research Adviser, Sandro Knezović, PhD, at the 50th Workshop of the PfP Consortium Study Group in Reichenau/Rax
In the period from 7 to 10 May 2026, IRMO research advisor Sandro Knezović, PhD, participated in the 50th workshop of the Partnership for Peace (PfP) Consortium Study Group “Regional Stability in South East Europe,” titled “Spotlight on Southeast Europe’s EU...
IRMO joins the European Energy Research Alliance
From 6 to 7 May 2026, Brussels hosted several events organised by the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), including the international workshop “The Future of Energy Security in the EU and the 2040 Climate Target” and the General Assembly of the joint programme...
IRMO at the Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum in Dubrovnik
As part of its Presidency, Croatia has hosted the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit, as well as the Three Seas Initiative Business Forum on 28 and 29 April 2026 at the Valamar Lacroma Hotel in Dubrovnik. Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO)...
Participation in the IMAT Network Conference 2026
Ana-Maria Boromisa participated in the IMAT Network Conference 2026, which took place on 23 April 2026 as part of the IMAT programme and the DAAD Alumni Programme. The conference focused on strengthening international collaboration, fostering networking among experts...
IRMO Strengthens Cooperation with IfaS with Support from DAAD
The Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) strenghtens the cooperation with the Institute for Applied Material Flow Management (IfaS) at Trier University of Applied Sciences, with support from the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher...
Critical Review of the Joint Statement (JS) on Gas Supply Security to Central and Eastern Europe “European Energy Security or Acquiescence”
Seven experts from think tanks in five Western and Eastern European countries (including Ana-Maria Boromisa) have critically reviewed the Joint Statement (JS) on Gas Supply Security to Central and Eastern Europe. The JS was signed in Washington, D.C., on 24 February...
Ana-Maria Boromisa gave a statement to Deutsche Welle on Croatia’s energy sovereignty
Dr Ana-Maria Boromisa, the head of the Department for International Economic and Political Relations at IRMO, gave a statement to Deutsche Welle (DW) on the future of Croatian-Hungarian relations and Croatia’s energy security. In the article “The Future of...
IRMO at the 7th International Scientific Conference “European Realities: Peace” in Osijek
Upon the invitation of the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek, IRMO was one of the co-organisers of the 7th International Scientific Conference “European Realities: Peace”, held in Osijek on 14 and 15 April 2026. Researchers from the Institute for Development and...
Intersectionality and Inclusive Feminist Politics as Themes of a Seminar and Conference on Women’s Rights
Dr. Emina Bužinkić participated in the international seminar “Advancing Women’s Rights in a Changing World” and the international scholarly conference“Future of Women’s Rights: Marking the Anniversaries of CEDAW and the Istanbul Convention.” The seminar and conference...
Senada Šelo Šabić at the international conference on the future of women’s rights
Dr Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), participated in the international scientific conference “Future of Women’s Rights: Marking the Anniversaries of CEDAW and the Istanbul Convention”, held on...
Converge2EU Panel in Zagreb: Enlargement and Living Standards
On 13 April in Zagreb, IRMO participated in a panel discussion presenting the Converge2EU project, which analyses how the Western Balkans are converging with EU living standards. The panel, moderated by Senada Šelo Šabić (IRMO), brought together: • Dr Sabina Lange and...
IRMO at the launch of the Minor “Political Transformations” at the University of Rijeka
Earlier this month, Dr Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), participated in the delivery of a course within the Minor “Political Transformations” programme “Political Transformations” at the...
IRMO at the Budapest Balkan Forum
Krševan Antun Dujmović, M.Sc., Expert Advisor at the Department for European Policies of IRMO participated in the work of the panel discussion under the title “Make Europe Greater Again! Discussing Enlargement Momentum” as part of the Budapest Balkans Forum...
EU Enlargement as a Question of Identity and Political Responsibility
Within the Becoming EU-ropean project, Dr Senada Šelo Šabić delivered a webinar addressing the Croatian perspective on EU enlargement, focusing on its transformative and identity-related dimensions. The lecture emphasised that enlargement goes beyond institutional...
Senada Šelo Šabić featured on HRT’s “Interview of the Week”
Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser, appeared on Croatian Radio’s Interview of the Week to discuss current foreign policy developments. The discussion covered protests and migration policy in the United States, the EU’s first comprehensive strategy on asylum...