Student visit to the Headquarters of OSCE in Vienna

On October 11, the Export and exchange/Sokrates students of 5th semester paid a visit to the HQ of OSCE (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe) in Vienna(under the auspices of Chair for Intl. Law and Global Political Studies). The excellently prepared (by Ms. Susanna Lööf and Mr. Mikhail Evstfiev) day-long visit was composed of introductory lecture on the OSCE 3-pillar structure, FOs activities and programs (particularly within the Economic and Environmental dimension) given by eloquent Senior officials Mr. Miklos Haraszti (Freedom of Media), Ms. Maria Brandstetter (Politico-Military Dimension), Mr. Kilian Strauss (EEA) and Ms. Veronika Scherk-Arsenio (OSCE FM).

During the 90-minutes tour-de-table session, the IMC fellow students had a possibility to learn about the practical implication of the OSCE work, programs, possible research partnerships and internships with the FORA as well as to hear thoughtful and inspiring answers on series of their questions.

Summing up at the end of this content-intensive and extremely valuable event, the OSCE officials stated that they were impressed by interest, commitment and knowledge of our students as demonstrated throughout the questions and discussion with officials, and expressed the appreciation that such visits of our students are regularized (since 2005).

Text: Mr. Bajrektarevic