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#28 Café Evropa - The future of Tech giants in the European Union

How is the European Union trying to balance the relationship between innovation and user protection in an era of Big Tech dominance? In a new episode of Café Evropa, Daniel Braun, former Chief of Staff to former European Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová, will try to explain. What challenges does the EU face in the context of digital services? And what values does the European Commission believe the internet should uphold?

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6. December 2024

Debate | New educational programme on environmental issues

We invite you to a debate on the premiere of the new educational programme on environmental issues Přihořívá. The event is organized by Based, the student education platform that produced the programme, and EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy.
4. December 2024

20 years in the EU: what membership has given and taken away from Strakonice

We would like to invite you to the next Café Evropa regional debate. In Strakonice we will discuss not only what 20 years of EU membership has given the town, but also how to take advantage of the subsidies offered by the European Union or how to cope with challenges such as the Green Deal or the Migration Pact.
3. December 2024

20 years in the EU: what has membership given and taken away from Trinec?

We are headed to Třinec with regional Café Evropa debates! What do you think of the Czech Republic's 20 years in the EU? Are you worried about what the migration pact, the Green Deal will bring? Have European subsidies helped the development of the city? What has the EU given and taken away from you?
30. November 2024

20 years in the EU: What has membership given and taken away from Czechia?

Come and discuss at the next in the series of regional debates, this time in Česká Třebová. Take part in this opportunity to share your views on the Green Deal, the Migration Pact or what you think about the impact of EU membership on your city and discuss all the pros and challenges with our guests.
21. November 2024

20 years in the EU: what membership has given and taken away from Žďár nad Sázavou

This time, we are heading to Žďár nad Sázavou for a series of regional Café Evropa debates. What do you think of the Czech Republic's 20 years in the EU? What has the EU given and taken away from you? Are you worried about the changes brought about by the Migration Pact or the Green Deal? Do you want to know how your town could make better use of EU subsidies?
19. November 2024

Café Evropa | 20 years in the EU: what membership has given and taken away from Stary Plzenec

Come and debate at the next Café Evropa regional debate series! This time we will be in Starý Plzenec. What do you think of the Czech Republic's 20 years in the EU? Are you worried about what the migration pact, the Green Deal will bring? Have European subsidies helped the development of the town? We want to hear from you!
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22. January 2025

Sestry.eu | Polish Presidency of the European Union

Warsaw took over the EU Council Presidency in the face of major global and European challenges: in addition to Russia's war in Ukraine, also the start of Donald Trump's presidency, the German elections and the political crisis in France. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Sestry.eu.
21. January 2025

STVR | EU can be the key in maintaining ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

The conflict in the Middle East has further intensified the fighting within the European Union. Some states are on the side of Israel, others on the side of the Palestinian Hamas movement. Brussels was not formally involved in the ceasefire agreement, but the European Union supported the signing of the ceasefire from the start and can play an important role now in implementing the agreement and ensuring that it is respected. Researcher Danielle Piatkiewicz at EUROPEUM Institute commented for Slovakian STVR.
21. January 2025

Horizont ČT24 | European countries are preparing for Donald Trump's presidency

On Monday, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. In his inaugural speech, he did not mention Europe even once. What message does this send? Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute Martin Vokálek commented for Horizont ČT24.
20. January 2025

ČTK | You can't fully prepare for Trump, but there is a difference between rhetoric and actions

The European Union is awaiting the first steps of the new American leader with concern, especially in terms of support for Ukraine and the economic sphere. Trump has made no secret of the fact that he would substantially reduce funding for a country that has been resisting Russian aggression for almost three years. The prospect of higher US tariffs on all incoming goods is also another uncertainty. Research fellow at EUROPEUM Institute Danielle Piatkiewicz commented for Czech Press Agency.
20. January 2025

ČT24 | What can Donald Trump's presidency mean for Europe?

Donald Trump will be sworn in today at the US Capitol, becoming the 47th President of the United States. What could this mean for Europe? Trump has already announced the introduction of tariffs, negotiations on the war in Ukraine or pressure on European allies. Deputy director and head of the Brussels office of EUROPEUM Institute Žiga Faktor commented for Czech TV.
19. January 2025

Ekonomický deník | European Aviation Environment Report 2025 is too optimistic

The European Commission, together with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), has published a report on the aviation environment for 2025. In several scenarios, it lowers the outlook for the growth of flights across Europe by 2050 and describes the tools to help reduce emissions from aviation. Project coordinator and analyst at EUROPEUM Institute Filip Křenek commented for Ekonomický deník.
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.
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.
30. November 2024

Circularity and lifecycle management of batteries and structural materials in the automotive industry as an opportunity for Czechia*

After three successful projects focusing on the decarbonization of the Czech automotive industry, the Green Europe team of EUROPEUM in collaboration with the Institute of Circular Economy (INCIEN) is broadening its focus and taking a more circular approach. This project will focus on better lifecycle and end-of-life management of materials used in vehicles and batteries. The collaboration will be split into two research areas.
11. November 2024

TAPF | Transatlantic Evening Talks

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your understanding of transatlantic relations with a one-week program in November! Over the course of this week, you’ll engage with experts, participate in discussions, and gain invaluable insights into the complex dynamics shaping the relationship between Europe and North America.
22. January 2025

Blog | Is Czech and Slovak Diplomacy Keeping Women Out?

This blog addresses the current challenges that have their origin in the social and political climate and are the root cause of the low representation of women in the Slovak and Czech diplomatic environment, despite repeated initiatives, European political agendas and other efforts, which have failed to improve this disbalance. Writes Kristína Gerová, an intern at the Brussels Office.
9. January 2025

Policy Brief | Impacts of Ukraine's accession on the EU and its member states

Ukraine has been trying to become part of the European Union since the Orange Revolution in 2004, while European decision-makers lacked the political will to continue the enlargement, and the process has been stagnating for many years. All this changed suddenly after the Russian aggression in 2022, after which the accession process accelerated, but now it turned to another extreme: the statements on Ukraine’s quick EU accession became too unrealistic, creating false hopes. Writes Anton Bendarzsevszkij, Director of Oeconomus Economic Research Institute, in his Policy Brief.
31. December 2024

Policy Paper | Advancing EU enlargement beyond 2024: Opportunities and challenges ahead

The year 2024 marked an important moment in the European Union's enlargement process, as it oversaw significant progress, particularly in the case of Ukraine, Moldova and Montenegro, but also persistent challenges in the case of certain countries. This paper analyses the opportunities and challenges in advancing the EU enlargement process after 2024, explores the interlink between EU integration and democratization, enlargement and EU’s internal reform, geostrategic interests and political transformation, and proposes a viable path forward for maintaining the EU’s credibility and influence in the candidate countries.
31. December 2024

Policy Paper | Resilient Europe: Best Practices from Across the Continent in Building Resilient Societies

The "Resilient Europe" conference, held in Prague in October 2024, brought together leading experts from across Europe to share their experiences and best practices in dealing with threats such as Russian disinformation, hybrid warfare tactics that seek to destabilize democratic institutions and undermine public trust. This policy paper summarises the main findings of the conference into three main categories: hybrid threats, information manipulation in digital space and strategic communications. These categories encompass the wide range of measures taken by European states and institutions to ensure democratic resilience, and the paper further identifies the most pressing challenges and opportunities for future efforts. Summarised by Jonáš Syrovátka of the EUROPEUM Institute, Veronika Víchová of the Centre for an Informed Society and Nikoleta Nemečkayová of the Association for International Affairs.
31. December 2024

Blog | Introducing Qualified Majority Voting in the Intermediate Steps of EU Enlargement

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, European Union (EU) enlargement has gained new momentum, bringing the topic to the forefront of political discussions. This renewed focus highlights the need to strengthen the EU’s geopolitical position and security through enlargement. However, significant challenges remain, particularly regarding the effectiveness and credibility of the current accession process. EUROPEUM Institute intern Šárka Soukupová writes in her blog.
31. December 2024

Policy Brief | Will the Fund fund enough?

There is a plethora of ways in which the ETS2 revenues and Social Climate Fund financing can support decarbonisation among lower-income strata, accounting for differing needs of communities, regions and countries. When addressed in a timely manner, these initiatives can both serve the green and just transition. How exactly can the Fund be allocated and what are its capacities are the guiding questions of this policy brief, written by Rebeka Hengalová as part of the Think Visegrad research fellowship.

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