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East-Central Europe is typically perceived as a place to leave rather than a refuge offering protection from persecution. After all, in the 20th century, millions escaped for economic reasons, due to political persecution or as a result of nationalist conflicts and ethnic cleansing. Brain drain rather than refugee protection seems to be the subject for debate. This perspective, no doubt, informs current views and policies as well.

This lecture offers a reverse perspective. Find out more about the often neglected history of refugees into East-Central Europe.

Historian Michal Frankl will be the second guest of the CCC Series - inter-disciplinary lectures organized by the Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute (CERGE-EI) in cooperation with the Center for Theoretical Study (CTS).

In 2019, Michal Frankl obtained ERC Consolidator Grant for his research project on the history of refugees and citizens in the region of East-Central Europe in the 20th century.

The lecture will be held in English and translation is not provided. You are kindly asked to register for the event.