On 17–21 November 2025, Prof. Dragan Bagić from the Faculty of Sociology at the University of Zagreb visited the Institute of Sociology at the University of Wrocław. The visit was coordinated by Prof. Elżbieta Opiłowska and Amirhosein Hayati.
Prof. Dragan Bagić, Full Professor at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, visited the Institute of Sociology at the University of Wrocław this week. Prof. Bagić is a distinguished scholar whose work spans political sociology, migration studies, industrial relations, and research methodology. He is a laureate of the Croatian State Award for Science and currently serves as the National Coordinator of the European Social Survey for Croatia (ESS-ERIC). Alongside his extensive scientific and teaching activities, he has contributed significantly to the development of the academic system in Croatia through his service on key national councils and university bodies.
During his visit, Prof. Bagić delivered lectures on the politicization of migration in contemporary Europe. He examined how migration has become one of the most influential political topics of the past decade, shaping public discourse, electoral dynamics, and the growth of populist and radical right-wing movements. Focusing in particular on Croatia’s ongoing shift from an emigration country to an immigration country, he outlined the changing patterns of migration politicization and explained why certain expected forms of political mobilization have not materialized despite their apparent potential. His talk combined conceptual analysis with concrete case studies of politicization campaigns and moments when such campaigns were notably absent.
Following the lectures, an engaging discussion took place, including a Q&A session in which students and staff posed questions about comparative migration processes, political narratives, and methodological approaches. The exchange offered an excellent opportunity for deeper reflection and dialogue.
Prof. Bagić’s visit contributed to a richer understanding of migration dynamics in Central and Southeastern Europe and further strengthened the academic cooperation between the University of Zagreb and the University of Wrocław.
