Current Fellows' research
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Algorithmic Evidence and the Right to an Effective RemedyThe expanding use of algorithmic evidence in administrative procedures leads to potential violations of rights. Meanwhile, the opaque complexity of the algorithms stands in the way of contestation by affected individuals.
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Right-Wing Extremism (RWE) in EuropeMichael Zeller’s project examines Right-Wing Extremism (RWE) in Europe. RWE has received more attention recently, both in research and the broader public sphere—not without reason.
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The Political Spectrum of the Right, Authoritarianism and the Reaction to the Russo-Ukrainian WarIn the last decade, there has been an increase in right-wing and far-right political sentiments in many European countries, including Turkey. Some gravitate towards authoritarianism, some towards populism.
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The Genesis of Ethnic Cleansing: Homogenization as a Method of Nation-buildingCountries established on the ruins of the Soviet empire ended up as nation-states, with “nation” understood chiefly in ethno-cultural terms. However, the tendency toward ethno-cultural homogeneity preceded the emergence of independent statehood.
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Down Njegoš’s StreetNjegoševa street, a central and also very lively artery of the whole neighborhood in Belgrade, scattered with cafes, shops and public buildings, has been saturated with various graffiti, stencils and wall paintings.
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Collective Emotions in Times of Global CrisesKarolina Wigura will devote her time during the Europe’s Futures Fellowship working on the following questions: What are the most important collective emotions in today’s Europe? How can we understand and work with them?
News
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Applications for Documenting Ukraine Grants Open SoonThe Documenting Ukraine program is glad to announce that we will start accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle in June, with an application deadline of 19 August.
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Rede an Europa 2024 – Europa und seine Opfer: Jenseits des Mythos der nationalen SouveränitätAm 7. Mai begrüßten die Wiener Festwochen und das Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen (IWM) den israelisch-deutschen Philosophen Omri Boehm auf dem Wiener Judenplatz zur "Rede an Europa 2024". Der Redetext…
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New Podcast Season of "Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda"While Europe faces dramatic changes in security dynamics, triggered by the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia and China as well as other states continue to question the international rules-based order.…
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Applications for Documenting Ukraine Grants Open SoonThe Documenting Ukraine program is glad to announce that we will start accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle in June, with an application deadline of 19 August.
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Rede an Europa 2024 – Europa und seine Opfer: Jenseits des Mythos der nationalen SouveränitätAm 7. Mai begrüßten die Wiener Festwochen und das Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen (IWM) den israelisch-deutschen Philosophen Omri Boehm auf dem Wiener Judenplatz zur "Rede an Europa 2024". Der Redetext…
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New Podcast Season of "Vienna Coffee House Conversations with Ivan Vejvoda"While Europe faces dramatic changes in security dynamics, triggered by the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia and China as well as other states continue to question the international rules-based order.…
Current Fellows' research
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Algorithmic Evidence and the Right to an Effective RemedyThe expanding use of algorithmic evidence in administrative procedures leads to potential violations of rights. Meanwhile, the opaque complexity of the algorithms stands in the way of contestation by affected individuals.
-
Right-Wing Extremism (RWE) in EuropeMichael Zeller’s project examines Right-Wing Extremism (RWE) in Europe. RWE has received more attention recently, both in research and the broader public sphere—not without reason.
-
The Political Spectrum of the Right, Authoritarianism and the Reaction to the Russo-Ukrainian WarIn the last decade, there has been an increase in right-wing and far-right political sentiments in many European countries, including Turkey. Some gravitate towards authoritarianism, some towards populism.
-
The Genesis of Ethnic Cleansing: Homogenization as a Method of Nation-buildingCountries established on the ruins of the Soviet empire ended up as nation-states, with “nation” understood chiefly in ethno-cultural terms. However, the tendency toward ethno-cultural homogeneity preceded the emergence of independent statehood.
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Down Njegoš’s StreetNjegoševa street, a central and also very lively artery of the whole neighborhood in Belgrade, scattered with cafes, shops and public buildings, has been saturated with various graffiti, stencils and wall paintings.
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Collective Emotions in Times of Global CrisesKarolina Wigura will devote her time during the Europe’s Futures Fellowship working on the following questions: What are the most important collective emotions in today’s Europe? How can we understand and work with them?
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