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- 27. March 2026
Launch Workshop: Build Fair project
The kick-off workshop for the EU-funded Build Fair project will bring together partners from the Czech Republic, Estonia, Ireland, Spain, and Romania and launch an important discussion on how citizens perceive fairness in the EU’s migration and digital policies.
- 24. March 2026
Roundtable | The 28th Regime: A Stronger Single Market or Another Wasted Opportunity?
The framework of the 28th Regime, developed in response to the Letta Report, aims primarily to support startups and scale-ups by strengthening the single market and removing internal barriers. It should allow companies to choose between a national and a European legal form, simplify administrative procedures, and support capital gains and cross-border growth for European companies. Can it really help? What specific changes does the proposal bring, and does it have a chance to fulfill its potential, or will it remain just another unused tool?
- 26. February 2026
European Thursday over a Beer
Come by on February 26th at 5:00 PM to Pauwel Kwak Bierhuis for an informal debate on what EU membership really means for Central Europe. This session's Hot Take: > "Central Europe has adopted the Western standard of living but rejects Western standards of behavior—essentially: 'Gimme the money and keep your values.'" This time, we’ll […]
- 13. February 2026
Seznam Zprávy | Another plan to boost the EU: Digital identity for all citizens and businesses
By the end of 2026, the European Union will introduce a unified digital identity for citizens and businesses. The EU Digital Identity Wallet will allow users to store official documents, sign contracts, and verify their identity across member states with just a few clicks. The initiative aims to reduce bureaucracy, cut costs, and remove barriers within the single market, while also raising concerns about data protection and the potential pressure to make the system widely mandatory. The article was commented on by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
- 30. November 2025
Policy paper | Transatlantic reality check: embracing the new norm
The analysis assesses the evolution of transatlantic relations in 2025 in the context of Donald Trump’s return to office and changes in the U.S. approach to security guarantees. It examines the implications of these shifts for European security, collective defence, strategic autonomy, and the resilience of democratic institutions. The text also addresses issues of geopolitical stability in the Arctic and the MENA region, as well as climate and energy policy, trade relations, and technological competitiveness. Drawing on discussions from the Transatlantic Policy Forum, it formulates key recommendations for strengthening transatlantic cooperation in the areas of security, the economy, and strategic coordination.
- 21. November 2025
Policy Brief | Cleavage Formation in the European Parliament and the Implications for EU Politics and the Democratic Deficit
In 2009, Liesbet Hooghe and Gary Marks argued that public opinion in the European Union had shifted from permissive consensus to constraining dissensus, giving mass politics a stronger role in integration than traditional theories assumed. This sparked debate about the EU’s democratic deficit – a contested concept, but one with real political effects. The gap between citizens and EU institutions has long been visible in European Parliament elections, traditionally seen as “second-order” contests with low turnout and protest voting. However, the 2019 and especially the 2024 elections broke with this pattern: turnout increased, EU issues became more politicised, and party positions more polarised. These shifts suggest that a new transnational cleavage is emerging, marking a turning point for democratic engagement in the EU, writes Csaba Stefán, a Research Fellow at the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs, in his policy brief.
- 30. October 2025
European Thursday in the Scout Institute with Pavlína Žáková
Every last Thursday of the month, we meet at the Scout Institute and discuss current European topics! European Thursdays are open to anyone interested in Europe and meeting people from institutions, ministries, and organizations. Come to our Scout neighborhood on the last Thursday of the month and join the open discussion with Pavlína Žáková.
- 27. October 2025
EURACTIV.pl | Big Stakes, Big Money: How the EU’s Next Seven-Year Budget Could Shape Poland and Czechia
The European Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework has sparked lively discussions among EU governments and in the European Parliament. With close to €2 trillion at stake, the key question is how the EU can finance its priorities, repay pandemic-era debt, and support countries such as Poland and Czechia — all while avoiding new political rifts. EUROPEUM analyst Filip Křenek takes a closer look at the issue here.
- 14. October 2025
Euractiv | Křenek: The initial shock from the EU’s multiannual budget proposal has subsided. I expect the basic contours of the negotiations to remain intact
The Czech Republic has so far relied mainly on traditional EU budget funds, but it is now essential to support Czech companies, universities, and research institutions in becoming more involved in the EU’s directly managed programs. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the matter for Euractiv.
- 25. September 2025
European Thursdays in the Scout Institute
We meet at Skauťák every last Thursday of the month to talk about current European topics! European Thursdays are a space for everyone interested in Europe and for connecting with people from institutions, ministries, and organizations. Come and enjoy open discussion and friendly networking!
The next meeting will take place on Thursday, August 28 at 5:00 PM at Skauťák. Join us for an open discussion with Tomáš Kopečný, the Czech Government’s Envoy for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, who will present a provocative hot take on Europe and our place in it.
- 18. September 2025
The Rule of Law Under Pressure: Who Is Threatening It and How Can We Defend It?
The rule of law is facing various threats both in Europe and beyond, from the erosion of institutions to the questioning of its core values in domestic political discourse. Who are its "enemies," and what strategies can be used to defend it? What role does the European Union play, and how does its policy influence national debates?
These questions will be at the heart of the discussion, and we warmly invite you to join us on Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 PM.
- 5. September 2025
Europa Secura 2025: High school students in Brdy demonstrated resilience and team spirit
The Valdek military training facility in the Brdy region hosted the eighteenth final of the unique high school competition Europa Secura at the beginning of September. The event is organized annually by the Institute for European Politics Europeum in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Army of the Czech Republic.
