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How to cool down Prague? The City and Heatwaves

On Monday, 21 July at 6 PM at the Scout Institute on Old Town Square, experts will discuss how cities respond to extreme heat and why it matters. The debate will focus on the impact of heat on public health, urban space, and examples of adaptation measures from European cities. You will also hear how Prague is addressing these challenges and what role public administration and communication play.

European Thursdays at Skauťák!

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 24 July from 17:00 to 18:30, this time with Petr Jonák, Vice President of the Confederation of Industry and Transport. Veronika Rajmanová, Communications Manager at EUROPEUM Institute, will moderate the debate on his statement "The EU's prosperity is now more hampered by nation states than Brussels".

Regular Reflections on the Plenary Sessions

We would like to invite you to a series of debates that provide an up-to-date perspective on key topics discussed in the plenary sessions of the European Parliament. The aim of the debates is to offer a clear overview of the decisions taken and their wider impact on the European Union and the Czech Republic. Each debate will provide a space for reflection on major legislative and political steps taken by the European Parliament, direct discussion with MEPs and experts, and an open dialogue with the professional and general public. The debates take place at the Europa Experience on Národní, always on Mondays after the plenary session of the European Parliament at 5pm.

Café Evropa | Prague Pride: Freedom under pressure

You're invited to a special Café Evropa debate as part of Prague Pride 2025! Why is social tolerance increasingly targeted by populist attacks? How can we protect freedom, diversity, and open debate in an increasingly polarized environment? Join us on Monday, July 30 at Europa Experience for this important discussion!

Europe as a Task

On Monday, May 12, and Tuesday, May 13, the conference “Europe as a Task” took place at Prague Castle and the Czernin Palace, focusing on the future of European security. The event featured speeches by President Petr Pavel, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, and Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Teresa Ribera. See summary of the conference and photo-report below.

EuroLens Journal #1: Europe’s Security at Stake

And it's out! EUROPEUM’s journal EuroLens, which will be published biannualy from now on, is our new magazine full of interviews with experts, commentaries, and articles on both political and non-political topics. You will also find an overview of planned events, conferences, and of course much more. We hope it will be an interesting and inspiring source of information and helpful in your work!
New podcast episode

What is the Czech landscape suffering from? And how to help it?

Summer is approaching and many of us are planning a holiday in nature. But how is nature in the Czech Republic? How is it changing and what can we do to protect it and help its restoration? Prokop Pithart, photographer, cameraman, nature lover and conservationist, answered these and other questions in the new episode of the Café Evropa podcast. The full episode is now available on streaming platforms and YouTube.

About the EUROPEUM Institute

EUROPEUM is an independent think-tank focused on the European integration process. We conduct original research and organise public activities. We also formulate new ideas and recommendations to improve domestic and European policy.

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We organize regular seminars, debates, conferences, workshops and round tables focused on current European topics.

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Our long-term projects help to raise awareness of the European Union and strengthen international cooperation.

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Our research team publishes articles responding to topics related to European integration and more.
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21. July 2025

DEBATE | How to cool down Prague? The City and Heatwaves

We warmly invite you to a debate on Monday, July 21, this time on the topic: How to Cool Down Prague – The City and Heatwaves. The year 2024 was the hottest year on record, following the previously record-breaking year of 2023. In addition to rising global average temperatures, Europe has experienced numerous instances of extreme weather, including summer heatwaves. The well-known phenomenon of the urban heat island is now colliding with an increasing number of consecutive tropical days and nights. Overheated cities no longer cool down sufficiently overnight, which has serious consequences — from impacts on infrastructure to significant public health concerns.
24. July 2025

European Thursdays in the Scout Institute

“It’s no longer Brussels, but the member states themselves that pose the biggest obstacle to the EU’s prosperity.” Join us on the last Thursday of the month in our Scout neighborhood space and take part in an open discussion following an opening statement by Petr Jonák, who has long been engaged in issues of European policy, competitiveness, and sustainability.
30. July 2025

Café Evropa | Prague Pride: Freedom under pressure

You're invited to a special Café Evropa debate as part of Prague Pride 2025! Why is social tolerance increasingly targeted by populist attacks? How can we protect freedom, diversity, and open debate in an increasingly polarized environment? Join us on Monday, July 30 at Europa Experience for this important discussion!
14. July 2025

Fires, Floods, and Extreme Weather – How Is the EU Helping? A Reflection on the Plenary Session of the European Parliament

We would like to invite you to the next in our series of debates offering up-to-date insights into key topics discussed at the plenary sessions of the European Parliament. This time, we will focus on the role of the EU in responding to natural disasters.
3. July 2025

European Thursday over a Beer

Come to Pauwel Kwak Bierhuis on July 3rd for an informal debate on foreign policy with Jan Marian and Viktor Daněk. Enjoy an open discussion, a friendly atmosphere, and authentic Belgian beer!
23. June 2025

How Will the Attack on Iran Change Euro-Israeli Relations? Reflection on the European Parliament Plenary Session

We would like to invite you to the next in a series of debates providing an up-to-date perspective on key topics discussed in the plenary sessions of the European Parliament. The aim of the debates is to provide a clear overview of the decisions taken and their wider impact on the European Union and the Czech Republic. Each debate will provide a space for reflection on major legislative and political steps taken by the European Parliament, direct discussion with MEPs and experts, and open dialogue with the professional and general public.
20. June 2025

DEBATE | EU-Pacific Talks: Mapping Africa’s Infrastructure Potential

Africa stands at the forefront of global infrastructure transformation, with initiatives like the Global Gateway and the Belt and Road Initiative highlighting its strategic importance. This discussion will explore Africa’s vast infrastructure potential and examine the role of cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners in shaping its future. What unique opportunities can such partnerships bring? How can they align with the goals of local actors while navigating challenges such as financing, sustainability, and geopolitical tensions? Join us to delve into the perspectives of stakeholders and uncover pathways to unlock Africa’s infrastructure promise.
17. June 2025

REPORT: Prague Climate Academy – Cities and Heat Waves: Public Health

The sixth meeting of the Prague Climate Academy took place on 17 June at the British Embassy in Prague. This time the discussion focused on the growth of heat waves and the associated health risks.
12. June 2025

GLOBSEC 2025: Commanding (in) Chaos: Time for Europe to Step Up

Prague this year hosted the landmark 20th edition of the GLOBSEC Forum 2025, which over the past two decades has built a reputation as one of Europe's most influential gatherings on global security, geopolitics, technology, and sustainability. Held under the patronage of President Petr Pavel and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, the event brought together representatives from governments, business, and civil society from nearly 80 countries.
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8. July 2025

Euractiv | Dekarbo brief: three lessons from Friday's blackout

The European Union has introduced a new state aid framework called the Clean Industry State Aid Framework (CISAF), aimed at boosting investment in clean technologies and accelerating the decarbonisation of European industry. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, outlined the details of the new CISAF framework for the Euractiv portal.
8. July 2025

Český rozhlas | The future of trade between the EU and the US remains uncertain

The European Union is one of the United States' largest trading partners. However, trade relations between the two powers may be significantly affected by the newly introduced tariffs. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on their impact and the broader context for Český Rozhlas.
7. July 2025

TN Live | President Duda Makes Final Foreign Visit in Prague

Polish President Andrzej Duda made his final foreign visit to the Czech Republic, highlighting the strong and long-standing relationship between the two countries. The visit was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.
7. July 2025

Deník Referendum | The 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold has been crossed. Now it’s time to turn the crisis into an opportunity.

The Czech Republic is among the countries best prepared for the green transition, although it lags behind in the adoption of clean technologies itself. Analyst Filip Křenek from the EUROPEUM Institute commented on this for Deník Referendum.
4. July 2025

Český rozhlas | Viktor Daněk: Emission allowances are here to stay

Nearly two-thirds of Czech households are opposed to a fee on emitted emissions being reflected in the prices of petrol, diesel, coal, and natural gas. This is shown by sociological data gathered by the EUROPEUM Institute in cooperation with the STEM agency. The findings were commented on for Czech Radio by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Prague Office.
4. July 2025

Právo | Emission Allowances: Czech Republic Misses the Mark Again

The expansion of the EU’s emission trading system to cover transport and heating brings serious implications for Czech households and public finances. Why did the Czech Republic fall behind once again — and what are the consequences? The situation is analyzed by Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director and Head of the Prague Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
1. June 2026

JustGreen

JustGreen project aims to engage the V4 citizens in debates and other forms of public engagement around decarbonization in three areas that are intimately linked to their everyday lives: housing, transport, and the job market. The public engagement activities, along with the ancillary research, shall pinpoint specific obstacles citizens and communities encounter when implementing climate-friendly steps or adapting to the EU decarbonization policies.
31. December 2025

Assisting Independent Media and CSOs in Enhancing the Access to Reliable Information on the European Union and EU Enlargement on Social Media in Armenia

The aim of the project is to provide access to reliable information about the European Union and its enlargement process in the Armenian social media environment.
31. December 2025

Celebrating 25 Years of Czech Republic’s NATO Accession

This project aims to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Czech Republic’s NATO accession, which occurred on March 12, 1999. Anchored in the historic context of NATO’s formation on April 4, 1949, the primary goals of the campaign are to celebrate this significant milestone, effectively communicate the tangible benefits of Czech NATO membership to the public and cultivate a deeper understanding of NATO and U.S.’s pivotal role in safeguarding the nations and Central and Eastern European security. Additionally, the project’s goal is to underscore the strength and benefits of the U.S.-Czech partnership.
2. December 2025

Low-emission materials for the Czech automotive industry

The Low Emission Materials for the Czech Automotive Industry project is the fifth EUROPEUM project aimed at decarbonising the Czech automotive industry. The aim of the project for 2024/2025 is to improve understanding of material flows and regulatory barriers in the automotive sector; to transfer best practices from the international context to the Czech environment; and to identify key areas of Czech and European policies that need to be improved to enable the automotive industry to meet the challenges of decarbonisation and remain competitive.
31. October 2025

Platform Revolution: shaping the future of work in the EU and Western Balkans

The Project centres around the fast development of platform work in the Western Balkans and the EU. This new phenomenon has witnessed fast growth since the pandemic, particularly with digital platforms like “Upwork”.
31. October 2025

REWEU

The project (Re)uniting the East and West: Reflections on the 2004 EU enlargement (REWEU) is focused on the commemoration of the 2004 “big bang” EU enlargement at the occasion of its 20th anniversary in May 2024. This event had numerous positive effects on shaping Europe as we know it today, boosting its security, economic potential, and spreading democracy, good governance and European values across the European continent.
4. July 2025

Blog | Populism à la Carte: Online-Baked Outrage

In the increasingly hostile political environment, every ingredient matters when cooking up public discourse. Take inspiration from world-famous chefs, Donald Trump, Alice Weidel, and Marine Le Pen, and learn the art of culinary science easily. This blog post was brought to you by our work-programme interns Eva Mullholand, Jessica Jahn, and Rime Ourhim.
12. June 2025

Globsec Interviews | Jan Dusík: The Cost of Inaction Will Be Seven Times Higher than Reducing Emissions

Jan Dusík is Deputy Director-General at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG ENV). In his role, he focuses on linking environmental policies to public health and the protection of marine ecosystems. Previously, he served as Minister of the Environment of the Czech Republic and as Regional Director of the United Nations Environment Programme at the GLOBSEC Security Conference, where we discussed the link between climate security and Europe's green transformation.
12. June 2025

Globsec Interviews | Rikard Jozwiak: EU policymaking drives me mad

Rikard Jozwiak is an accomplished journalist and seasoned EU observer currently serving as the Europe Editor at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in Prague. With two decades of experience reporting on European Union and NATO affairs, he is recognised for his sharp analysis and clear-eyed commentary on complex international developments. Prior to taking up his current post, Rikard was RFE/RL’s Brussels correspondent, where he covered numerous EU and NATO summits, European elections, and key international court rulings. His reporting has taken him across most European capitals as well as to Central Asia, offering him a rare front-row seat to Europe’s evolving role on the global stage. With a journalist’s instinct and geopolitical insight, Rikard remains one of the most respected voices interpreting Brussels politics for global audiences.
4. June 2025

ANALYSIS | CITIES TAKING THE HEAT: Adaptation and heatwave preparedness in Europe

In the run-up to the summer of 2025, European cities are bracing for yet another season of record-breaking temperatures. Heatwaves pose a serious challenge for urban areas when it comes to infrastructure, economy, public health and ecosystems. Heat-related hazards now account for over 85% of climate-related fatalities across Europe. This paper explores the impacts of heatwaves upon cities and urban populations, introducing different types of adaptation strategies used in Europe and beyond. It also discusses useful measures of heatwave mitigation, including urban climate shelters, shading and water elements, and public communication.
3. June 2025

Booklet | The Green Transition as an Economic Opportunity

Climate change is no longer an abstract threat in the future, but a reality that already has tangible impacts on our lives and the economy today. The rising costs of climate change are up to six times higher than the costs of mitigating it. For the Czech Republic, investment in the green transition could yield a return of up to 3.6 times—especially in the public budget and the energy sector. Moreover, the Czech Republic has access to the largest amount of European funding in its history to support this transformation approximately CZK 1 trillion. This presents a unique opportunity to strengthen the economy, increase its resilience, and modernize it toward greater added value.
30. May 2025

Policy Brief | The EU's Tactical Approach and 'Conditional Engagement' with China in the Context of a Challenging Transatlantic Relationship

In this Policy Brief, Marcin Przychodniak analyzes the European Union’s current approach to China in the context of shifting transatlantic relations and growing tensions between the US, the EU, and China. The paper highlights key challenges – from increasing dependency on Chinese raw materials and investment concerns to the need for stronger EU defensive tools against economic coercion. It offers recommendations on how to more effectively protect European interests and security amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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