Xenophobia and Post-Socialism

1. On the “general-theoretical” level the first focus was to discuss developing processes of different formulations, and the perceptions of what is understood by the term “foreign”. The second focus was on the question of whether the prohibition of xenophobia (xenophobic reactions and actions) is or could be effective.
2. On the “concrete-information” level the project was created to be an exchange of experience and information amongst post-socialist societies with a view to developing strategies on the subject. The focuses of discussion were as follows: an evaluation of the general political atmosphere, public opinion and mass media; the emergence of new notions of “foreigner”; xenophobia on the parliamentary level and in political parties; and new forms of xenophobia in the context of the European Union and its enlargement.
3. The third level of work was to form an intervention and response network that would work regionally and devise strategic proposals in the field of xenophobia.

Project leader: Tonči Kuzmanić