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Culture Without Context? Thompson, “Neutrality,” and Cultural Policy in Rijeka

by Katarina Damčević

Following several politically charged concerts elsewhere in Croatia, Rijeka officials have confirmed that the ultra‑nationalist singer Thompson will soon take the stage at a city‑owned venue. This comment argues that the mayor’s claim of cultural “neutrality” actually masks a political decision legitimizing nationalist symbolism in public spaces.

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Rijeka’s Antifascist Protest and the Mayor Who Saw Nothing

by Katarina Damčević

On 30 November 2025, around 2,000 people gathered in Rijeka for an antifascist protest, while masked men performed fascist salutes and intimidated participants. This blog post argues that the mayor’s refusal to take a stand creates space for the far right.

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Echoes of Grief, Whispers of Responsibility: Three Decades After Srebrenica

by Nikola Gajić

Thirty years after the Srebrenica genocide, denial and glorification of war criminals remain dominant in Serbia and Republika Srpska. In his blog post, Nikola Gajić explores how shifting from discussions of guilt to shared moral responsibility could break through nationalist narratives and foster genuine reconciliation.

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Half a Million Voices: Mainstreaming the Ustaša Legacy at Thompson’s Zagreb Concert

by Katarina Damčević

In Zagreb, half a million people cheered on the controversial singer Thompson while Ustaša slogans echoed through the crowd. In her blog post, Katarina Damčević analyzes how Croatian politicians legitimized the concert, definitively bringing fascist symbols into the societal mainstream.

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The Ideals and the Realities: Integration Initiatives for “Late Repatriates” in Germany

by Nino Aivazishvili-Gehne

Our author is a social anthropologist. This blog post reflects on personal experiences during her fieldwork, exploring the complexities of post-Soviet identities and their political implications among people from the former USSR in Bavaria.

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“Ours” or One of “Theirs”: Contextualizing Belonging(s) among “Russian Germans” and Jews from the Former USSR in Bavaria

by Nino Aivazishvili-Gehne

Our author is a social anthropologist. This blog post reflects on personal experiences during her fieldwork, exploring the complexities of post-Soviet identities and their political implications among people from the former USSR in Bavaria.

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Serbia’s Protests as a Cultural Explosion: Symbols, Memory, and the Struggle for Meaning

by Katarina Damčević

The protests in Serbia are not only political demonstrations; they are also fueling a ‘cultural explosion’. Symbols of protest, such as ‘Pumpaj!’ and ‘Ćaci’, have evolved from being peripheral phenomena to becoming central political symbols that challenge state narratives. These creative forms of resistance shape the collective memory and, consequently, the political landscape.

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Amerika (mit Russland) gegen Europa? Ein Faschist im Weißen Haus und das sich abzeichnende Ende des transatlantischen Bündnisses

von Ulf Brunnbauer

Die Regierung Trump 2.0 wendet sich von NATO und EU ab. Dahinter steckt weniger eine geopolitisch begründete Neuausrichtung der US-Bündnispolitik als vielmehr ein grundlegender ideologischer Wandel: weg von demokratischen Werten, hin zu Faschismus und einem Weltverständnis à la Putin. Für die EU eine äußerst gefährliche Entwicklung.

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When Gestures Speak Louder than Words: Elon Musk, Accountability, and the Weight of Influence

By Katarina Damčević

Did Elon Musk make a Nazi salute? This question has sparked heated debate since the US President’s inauguration. Regardless of his intent, Musk’s response to criticism, lack of accountability, and the public’s reaction could further fuel division.

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Die Rechten rechts überholt? Die Wahlen in Rumänien

Von Andreea Kaltenbrunner

Rumänien war lange Zeit klar auf westlichem Kurs. Rechte Wahlerfolge könnten dies nun aber ändern. Ein Blick auf die politischen Lager im Land und auf die nur scheinbar überraschenden Gründe für den Erfolg der Populisten.