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The 2016 Statement has been successful in reducing the number of irregular crossings by sea from Turkey to Greece but it was never implemented as envisaged and de facto ceased to exist last year. The pushbacks happening now are inhumane, morally despicable, and blatantly violate EU and international law.

Gerald Knaus presented ESI's Gambia Plan with a focus on how to stop irregular migration from The Gambia to Germany and seek cooperation channels between both countries. 

Gerald Knaus presented ESI’s ideas and policy recommendations for EU asylum and migration policy with a focus on the renewal of the EU-Turkey Statement 

Adnan Cerimagic discussed the role of parliaments in the process of EU integration with a focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

Gerald Knaus briefed the German Citizens' Council on sea rescues and the future of European refugee policy.

Gerald Knaus discussed the current situation of refugees in the EU with students from the Utrecht University. 

ESI analyst Adnan Cerimagic participated as a mentor in a workshop organised by the Civil Rights Defenders on how to write policy papers. 

Gerald Knaus presented ESI's policy recommendations on migration and push-backs with a focus on African migration. 

Gerald Knaus discussed the current situation of refugees under the covid-19 pandemic and ESI's policy recommendations on migration. 

Gerald Knaus discussed the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, push-backs and the current situation on refugees. 

Adnan Cerimagic discussed 25 years of the Dayton Agreement: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Uneasy Peace. 

Adnan Cerimagic discussed the 25 years of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian Peace Agreement. 

Adnan Cerimagic discussed the future of EU enlargement during pandemic times.  

Adnan Cerimagic discussed the future of the Western Balkans and EU enlargement policy.

Adnan Cerimagic discussed the future of European integration with twelve young professionals from across Europe. 

Adnan Cerimagic participated as a trainer in a virtual meeting with civil society members coming from Turkey.

Adnan Cerimagic met with students from the Paris Institute of Political Science  to discuss Western Balkans and EU relations.

Gerald Knaus discussed the EU’s policy response and reactions from Greece and Turkey.

Adnan Cerimagic discussed the current situation in Montenegro and EU enlargement policy with the Podgorica-based Centre for Democratic Transition.

Adnan Cerimagic discussed the 25 years of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian Peace Agreement with the International Institute for Peace in Vienna.