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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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Our long-term projects help to raise awareness of the European Union and strengthen international cooperation.
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5. February 2025
Would you like to know more about what Czechs think and do about energy efficient renovation of their homes and reducing domestic energy use? EUROPEUM invites you to join an online webinar and discuss together citizens’ experiences, how they can be motivated, what the major obstacles are, and how the state can support their efforts through subsidy programmes such as the New Green Savings. For our discussion we will present the major findings from the citizens’ consultations and focus groups both conducted in Czechia as a part of the EU funded JustGreen project.

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?
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10. February 2025
STVR | Hungary's success in the negotiations of EU sanctions against Russia
The EU has extended economic sanctions against Russia. This was confirmed by the head of diplomacy Kaja Kallas. Hungary had reservations, but eventually relented after assurances on energy security. The European Commission promised to continue negotiations on Russian gas supplies with Ukraine, Hungary and Slovakia. Danielle Piatkiewicz, research fellow at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.

10. February 2025
Hospodářské noviny | Czechia is not yet a battery powerhouse. It though has a potential in production and recycling.
The battery industry offers huge business opportunities in the coming years. The Czech Republic has a chance to become a leader if it adapts its economic strategies, speeds up permitting processes and invests in the entire value chain. Filip Křenek, project coordinator and analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Hospodářské noviny.

10. February 2025
Deník N | USA or Europe? After the rise of Trump's oligarchy, we Czechs have to decide what the West means for us
After Donald Trump took office as US President, the slogans of Czech politicians proclaiming their affiliation with the West raise the question of what kind of West Czech politicians, including Prime Minister Fiala, are actually claiming to belong to. Specifically, whether they mean Europe or Trump's America. Klára Votavová, researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník N.

10. February 2025
Euractiv.cz | Europe is wandering. The Competitiveness Compass should help find a way out
The Competitiveness Compass, now presented by the European Commission, shows where to go to keep the EU strong, innovative and independent. It sets the direction and mentions the main milestones on the road to greater competitiveness. Filip Křenek, Project Coordinator and Analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Euractiv.cz.

6. February 2025
Seznam Zprávy | Stronger rhetoric and opinions. Patriots are coming out of isolation in Brussels
In the European Parliament, traditional right-wing parties are converging with the far right. Strong rhetoric and views. Triggered by the current case of alleged lobbying in favour of the Green Deal. Deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk commented for Seznam Zprávy.

3. February 2025
Bruselské chlebíčky | The end of „incinerators“ is a storm in a glass of water and a political calculation
The European automotive industry is in crisis and its future is one of the hottest topics in the EU today. The European Commission has therefore launched a strategic dialogue with car manufacturers on how to ensure that they are able to compete with American and Chinese manufacturers, particularly in the field of electric mobility. Project coordinator and analyst at EUROPEUM Institute Filip Křenek commented for the Czech Radio podcast Bruselské chlebíčky.

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.

1. October 2025
Prague Climate Academy
In 2023, the Green Europe Team of the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM started a series of debates focused on communicating the topic of green transformation to the Czech public. The aim is to develop public debate and support journalists and civil society in informed discussions about climate change and climate policies. In its first year, the Prague Climate Academy focused on sustainability in transportation (decarbonizing road transport in connection with electromobility and the sustainability of transportation in Prague). In 2024, it continued with the topic of adapting cities to climate change and discussing the impacts of heatwaves on cities. The year 2025 brings the perspective of resilience, with a discussion of current trends in global temperature rise and extreme weather events, including their impacts on urban infrastructure and public health.

31. August 2025
Green Broadcast
The project Green Broadcast was launched on 1 January 2025 and will be ongoing until 31 August 2025.

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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