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Public Debate | Green and Digital — Did We Miss Social?

As Europe charges ahead with green and digital transformation, one question grows louder: What about people? Innovation and sustainability are reshaping the continent—but can the European Social Model keep up? Be part of the dialogue shaping Europe’s future—where green, digital, and social must go hand in hand.

Live Podcast Recording – How Is Europe Doing 80 Years After the End of World War II?

“People are dying near Kharkiv for Prague as well.” Come to our scout neighborhood on the last Thursday of the month and join the open discussion that will follow after Štěpán Černý presents this hot take. Štěpán Černý is the Director General of the European Section at the Office of the Government, and in June he will be leaving for Brussels as an ambassador to COREPER I.

JustGreen Climate Forum | Engaging households and citizens in a just transformation

Join us for the JustGreen Climate Forum, taking place on May 27, 2025, at the Scout Institute in Prague. Come and discuss how households and citizens can contribute to a just climate transformation. The event features three thematic blocks focused on the labor market, transport, and housing-including energy poverty. The forum offers space for sharing opinions, experiences, and concrete suggestions on how to build a more sustainable future together. Take part in an open dialogue with experts and other participants, and discover what steps we can take collectively!

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!

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27. May 2025

JustGreen Climate Forum | Engaging households and citizens in a just transformation

Join us for the JustGreen Climate Forum, taking place on May 27, 2025, at the Scout Institute in Prague. Come and discuss how households and citizens can contribute to a just climate transformation. The event features three thematic blocks focused on the labor market, transport, and housing-including energy poverty. The forum offers space for sharing opinions, experiences, and concrete suggestions on how to build a more sustainable future together. Take part in an open dialogue with experts and other participants, and discover what steps we can take collectively!
29. May 2025

European Thursdays in Scout Institute

“People are dying near Kharkiv for Prague as well.” Come to our scout neighborhood on the last Thursday of the month and join the open discussion that will follow after Štěpán Černý presents this hot take. Štěpán Černý is the Director General of the European Section at the Office of the Government, and in June he will be leaving for Brussels as an ambassador to COREPER I.
2. June 2025

Public debate | Green and Digital — Did We Miss Social?

As Europe charges ahead with green and digital transformation, one question grows louder: What about people? Innovation and sustainability are reshaping the continent—but can the European Social Model keep up? We would like to invite you to a debate that puts social inclusion back in the spotlight. We’re joined by Katarina Ivankovic-Knezevic, Director for Social Rights and Inclusion at DG EMPL, European Commission. Be part of the dialogue shaping Europe’s future—where green, digital, and social must go hand in hand.
22. May 2025

Climate Week Prague | Implementing the Net Zero Industry Act

This workshop, organised by a business association Change for the Better together with Europeum, is a unique opportunity for Czech businesses to formulate a collective position on the implementation of the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and discuss its impact on the Czech industrial sector. The session will focus on key strategic issues such as financing, regulation, and the competitiveness of the Czech industry in the context of the green transition.
12. May 2025

What's new in the European Parliament? Reflection on the plenary session

We would like to invite you to the next in 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.
9. May 2025

Public podcast - How is Europe 80 years on from the end of World War II?

The Second World War was a fundamental event in the development of Europe and its current shape. But are we still aware of this today? How does the younger generation feel about the conflict, which is 80 years away this year? And do we still need to remember it?
30. April 2025

Report | Reconstruction of Ukraine and support for its membership in the EU and NATO

The round table discussion focused on current issues of Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and its position in the European and security framework. The expert panellists debated the possibilities of providing credible security guarantees to Ukraine, the role of NATO and the EU in ensuring its long-term stability, and the challenges of its future EU membership.The discussion […]
24. April 2025

European Thursdays in the Scout Institute

Come join our Scout Community on the last Thursday of the month for an open discussion following Monika Ladman's presentation on “The current crisis is an opportunity to strengthen Europe”. Monika Ladmanová is the Head of the European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic and has also worked for the Czech Helsinki Committee and the Open Society Fund. She worked with European Commissioner Věra Jourová on the Directive on reconciliation of private and professional life of people caring for a close person.
16. April 2025

Seminar on opportunities and jobs within the EU institutions

Considering a traineeship in the European Union institutions? Come to a practical seminar where you will learn what types of internships are offered by the European Commission, the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and individual MEPs, how to apply and what the preparation involves.
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22. May 2025

Český zájem | Europe as a Task, safety, and competitiveness

"In the Czech Republic and in Europe in general, we lack a certain art of foresight, we can predict the next 2-3 years, but we cannot predict various scenarios in depth and be prepared for them." Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, was a guest on the podcast Český zájem with Jan Lipavský.
22. May 2025

ČRo Plus | The victory of Nicușor Dan in Romanian presidential elections

Nicușor Dan's victory was in a way a surprise, because it seemed from the lead in the first round that mobilisation for him would be difficult, but in the end he mobilised an incredible number of people, even those who hold completely different political views. The key factor was that voters voted against Simioni rather than because Dan appealed to them so much. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.
22. May 2025

ČRo Plus | What do the first steps of the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicate?

On 9 May, the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Brussels and meet with senior EU officials. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.
20. May 2025

Seznam Zprávy | The voice of the people is the voice of God. 150 Europeans will help decide on 30 trillion crowns

The European Commission invited 150 randomly selected people to Brussels, who advised it over the course of three weekends on what the EU budget for the next seven years should look like. The current budget operates with a sum of €1.2 trillion, or just under 30 trillion Czech crowns. Economic analyst Filip Křenek from the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM explains this for SZ Byznys.
20. May 2025

ČT24 | Suspicion of unlawful subsidies for KHNP

The next steps in the Dukovany case were commented on for Studio ČT24 by Filip Křenek, an analyst at the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM.
19. May 2025

STVR | Brussels and London are starting over

The current shift in the international landscape and the role of the United Kingdom and the EU in it was commented on for Slovak television by EUROPEUM Institute analyst Imogen Wymer.
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.
8. April 2025

Policy Brief | The EU’s Tech Dilemma Under Trump: How to Set Higher Ambitions That Europe Can Actually Achieve - 10 Recommendations for a Targeted European Tech Strategy

In a rapidly changing geopolitical environment, the European Union faces new challenges in its tech policy, especially under a second Trump administration. The EU’s Tech Dilemma Under Trump: How to Set Higher Ambitions That Europe Can Actually Achieve outlines ten targeted recommendations to help the EU build a realistic and effective tech strategy. The policy brief stresses the urgency of reducing Europe's technological dependencies, prioritizing critical areas, fostering tech adoption to boost productivity, and ensuring open, competitive digital markets. Drawing on insights from leading European think tanks, the paper calls for an ambitious yet achievable mission-based approach to safeguard European democracy, sovereignty, and competitiveness.
31. March 2025

Policy Brief | How to Prevent Transport Poverty Using the Social Climate Fund: Recommendations for Policymakers in the Czech Republic

Our latest policy brief is aimed at policy makers, government representatives and experts who influence the development of climate policy in the Czech Republic. The text, written by Rebeka Hengalová, Research Fellow, and Jana Abíková, Head of the Green Europe Programme, maps the transport needs of the most vulnerable groups in the Czech Republic and provides arguments for the timely and full adoption of ETS2 and the appropriate allocation of the SCF to minimise transport poverty. The brief assesses possible solutions and discussed measures that could be funded by the national Social Climate Plan to reduce the impact of ETS2 on low-income households.
31. March 2025

Policy paper | Tackling Transport Poverty in the Czech Republic

While transport poverty does not affect the majority of the population, available data shows that it impacts a significant and growing portion of Czech society, making it a serious issue that cannot be overlooked or expected to resolve itself over time. This policy paper by research fellow Rebeka Hengalová and head of Green Europe programme Jana Abíková details the experiences of transport-poor citizens, outlines good practice of measures from abroad and explains the potential utilisation of the Social Climate Fund in alleviating transport poverty.
31. March 2025

Background paper | Mapping Platfrom Work in Czechia

This background paper, written by EUROPEUM Institute researcher Silke Maes as part of the Platform Revolution project, provides an overview of the evolving landscape of platform work in Czechia. It explores the rapid growth of digital labor platforms since the arrival of Uber in 2014, mapping the types, prevalence, and demographic characteristics of platform workers across the country. Drawing on recent survey data, the paper highlights both the opportunities and challenges posed by platform work—including flexibility, supplementary income, and the risks of precarious employment and regulatory gaps. The paper also examines the current legal and policy framework in Czechia, the discussions around the EU Platform Work Directive, and ongoing debates around worker classification, tax compliance, and social protection.
31. March 2025

Background papers | Mapping Platform Work

These background papers, produced by EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy as part of the Platform Revolution project, provide an in-depth analysis of the evolving landscape of platform work in North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Montenegro, Hungary, Albania and Slovakia. They explore the rapid growth of digital labor platforms, mapping the types, prevalence, and demographic characteristics of platform workers across the countries.
28. March 2025

Background paper | The Czech Republic and the priorities of the new Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034

The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is the EU's key instrument for determining the expenditure and revenue components of the common European budget. The negotiations on the long-term budget are among the most important and lengthy at European level. It decides on overall spending in traditional areas such as agriculture and cohesion, but also on new priorities such as defence and competitiveness. The European Commission is expected to present its proposal for the 2028-2034 financial framework by mid-2025, but informal discussions on the shape of the proposal are already taking place at both working and political level - the new European Commissioner for Budgets is now touring Member States and the Commission has launched a public consultation on the subject. The Commission has already presented the broad outlines of the next MFF, including a greater focus on efficiency, added value and simplification. It has also stressed the need for more flexibility to make the budget more responsive to crises. The number of (old) new priorities, including defence, climate and competitiveness, also raises the question of the size of the next European budget and new own resources. The current debate on the Czech priorities for the next MFF is therefore more than appropriate and the Czech Republic should actively enter into negotiations at the European level. The background paper for the round table of the National Convention on the EU was prepared by Josef Bič (FSV VŠE) and Filip Křenek (EUROPEUM).

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