„The nationalist narrative is on the rise, sponsored by the government“ – An interview with activists from Macedonia

Moving Europe discussed with Macedonian activists: How did the left-wing movement and the protests in Macedonia evolve? Who is taking part in the protests, politically and socially? What is the connection between the new left party and the social movement resisting the migration regime? What are the main demands of the movement? What is to be expected for the next months? Read the answers here. More …

Idomeni – Gevgelija

Sommer of Migration Part 2 – Idomeni and Gevgelija. Analysis of the situation in/between Greece and Macedonia during the Summer of Migration 2015, with a focus on the attempted border closures and migratory breakthroughs which opened the border between Idomeni and Gevgelija for thousands of refugees. More …

Through Bulgaria

Summer of Migration Part 1 – Through Bulgaria. Analysis of the transit situation in Bulgaria before the power of migratory movements opened the Balkan corridor, together with an analysis of the reasons for the westward shift of the primary route. More …

Summer of Migration – Preface

The following preface gives an introduction to the chronology of events following in subsequent chapters. The chronology seeks to highlight and document the borderstruggles along the Balkan route, but is of provisional character. These are contributions to a critical analytical repertoire of state practices and migratory movements. More …