Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies

Meet Rouven Symank, one of our John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellows and visiting scholar from @FU_Berlin. Join him next week for a seminar on “The Global Politics of Cultural Restitution.” 🗓️ 4/1 @ 2pm ces.fas.harvard.edu/events/2026/04…

In case you missed our discussion with acclaimed film director Agnieska Holland, the video is now published. 📹 ow.ly/gWy750Yyf7n

Meet @OleksandraTark1, our Visiting Scholar from University of St. Gallen. She will present her research on “Citizenship Constellations During Crisis of Sovereignty: Lived Experiences of Occupation in Ukraine.” 📅 March 25, 2026 ⏰ 2:00-3:15pm 🔗 ow.ly/Ib5y50Yy7zk

Meet Louison Cahen-Fourot, one of our visiting scholars from @roskildeuni. Join him this week for a seminar on “A Political Economy of Europe's Social-Ecological Transformation.” 🗓️ 3/18 @ 2pm ces.fas.harvard.edu/events/2026/03…

Thank you Agnieszka Holland for a timely conversation on the power of film to reflect political realities and help societies understand their moment in history. The video recording will be available soon.

Join us TODAY @ 4:15 pm for our annual August Zaleski Memorial Lecture in Modern Polish History! Acclaimed film director Agnieszka Holland will discuss the origins of dystopia and its renewed relevance today. 📍 Tsai Auditorium, CGIS South Building

“Everyone you speak to now talks about hedging: ‘How do we hedge against the United States” said Anne Applebaum at an event series co-organized with @DCRES_Harvard @HURI_Harvard. 👀 news.harvard.edu/.../anne-apple…

Meet @ManesWeissk, one of our visiting scholars from @TUDresden_DE. Join him next week for a seminar on “Electromobility and the Politics of Climate Change: Far-Right Climate Obstruction and Its Impact on Mainstream Parties.” 🗓️ 3/12 @ 1:00 - 2:15pm 🔗 ces.fas.harvard.edu/events/2026/03….

CES is now on LinkedIn! Our community connects scholars and thought leaders who share a passion for #Europe. Whether you are currently affiliated with us or are a CES alumni, connect with us and join our community. @dziblatt 🔗 linkedin.com/company/minda-…

Join us for a conversation with Pulitzer-winning historian & journalist @anneapplebaum to consider Russia's aggression against Ukraine amid a rising tide of autocracy. In person w/@SPlokhy, 3/4 (arrive early!): daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/events/europe-…

🎬 We are excited to welcome award-winning filmmaker Agnieszka Holland for our August Zaleski Lecture in Modern Polish History. Join us for a conversation on cinema and the role of art in challenging times. 🗓️ March 11 @ 4:15 p.m. Register by March 4 ➡️ces.fas.harvard.edu/events/2026/03…

On the 4th anniversary of Russia’s invasion, we reflect on the challenges journalists face when documenting the realities of this #war. Watch our conversation with @NPRKelley & Dara Hassanzadeh (@ZDF) on their reporting from the frontlines of #Ukraine. youtube.com/watch?v=zPtfGM…

📣 SPECIAL EVENT on March 4! @anneapplebaum, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist, will discuss the rise of autocratic regimes and policies in the modern world, and the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine in conversation with Harvard historian @SPlokhy.

Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, journalists @NPRKelly & Dara Hassanzadeh (@ZDF) pulled back the curtain on what it means to report from a war zone. A powerful conversation on truth-telling, endurance, and the evolving realities of war. @HURI_Harvard @DCRES_Harvard

Vice Chancellor of Germany @roberthabeck recently delivered our annual Guido Goldman Lecture on Germany speaking on democracy and security in Europe. In case you missed it, watch the recording here. @dziblatt youtube.com/watch?v=FXyn40…

Meet @TeVoelker, one of our Visiting Scholars from @WZB_Berlin. Join her next week for a seminar on “Democratic Resilience: How Parties, Civil Society, and the Media Resist Far-Right Politics.” 🗓️ Feb 25 ⏰ 2:00 - 3:15pm ces.fas.harvard.edu/events/2026/02…

Thank you @roberthabeck for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on European democracy and security with our Director @dziblatt. Event recording is now available➡️youtube.com/watch?v=FXyn40…

🇪🇺🇺🇸 @Harvard comes to Washington: This week students met alums Vassilis Coutifaris (@EuropeAtHarvard) and Pierantonio D'Elia (@Harvard_Law) for a briefing on trade, economic security, defense & competition affairs. Good luck with the start of your semester! @HellenicStudies

Reporting on Ukraine: Telling the Story of a 4-Year War ces.fas.harvard.edu/events/2026/02… via @@EuropeAtHarvard

🕊️30 years post-Dayton, come hear about the agreement that brought Bosnia & Herzegovina stability but also fragmented society & hindered decision-making, plus paths for reform. W/@HarvardWCFIA @EuropeAtHarvard @VeskoGarcevic @MelaniCammett 2/17, in person: daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/events/30-year…