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What will the European Union and the new European Commission have to deal with? Donald Trump's return to the White House, the ongoing war in Ukraine and Europe's competitiveness. In the new episode of the Café Evropa podcast, Viktor Daněk talks to former European Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová, who spent 10 years in Brussels. What does she think about Elon Musk's influence on the future US administration? And how crucial a role will the new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte play?

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6. December 2024

Kristina Tůmová, Rebeka Hengalová, Institut EUROPEUM

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

Zuzana Augustová, Ondřej Pešek

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

Zuzana Augustová, Ondřej Pešek

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

Ondřej Pešek, Zuzana Augustová, Filip Křenek

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

Ondřej Pešek, Zuzana Augustová

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

Ondřej Pešek, Zuzana Augustová

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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9. January 2025

Martin Vokálek

ČRo Plus | Ukraine is determined to stop transit of Russian gas

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico describes the decision of Ukraine, which is resisting the Russian invasion for the third year, to stop gas transit from Russia as a threat to Slovakia. Despite the announced end of gas transit, his government has not prepared Slovakia for this situation. It is negotiating both with Moscow over supplies from Russia and with the European Commission. Martin Vokálek, executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for morning news on Czech Radio Plus.

9. January 2025

Viktor Daněk

ČRo Dvojka | The EU is like a homeowners' association. Poland now has a chance to set the tone for the debate

Poland assumes the Presidency of the European Union for the second time in its history. The main priority will be to strengthen European security. What results can Poland actually achieve during its presidency? Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Czech Radio Dvojka.

8. January 2025

Martin Vokálek

TN.cz | Poland begins its EU Presidency

Poland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the second time in its history, after a 13-year break. It suceeds Hungary. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed that the priority for the next six months will be to strengthen security. Martin Vokálek, executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for TN Live.

6. January 2025

Viktor Daněk

Horizont ČT24 | Elon Musk intervenes in European politics

European politicians are wary of the actions of American billionaire Elon Musk. Most recently, he has hit out at the top of the British political scene, including Prime Minister Starmer. Deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk commented on his actions for Horizont ČT24.

2. January 2025

Viktor Daněk

Právo | European elections reveal Europe's cluelessness

Is an era of permanent crisis coming? Were the European elections - elections - that decided nothing? And is the European Union the solution to the problems or the source of them? Deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk commented for deník Právo.

23. December 2024

Filip Křenek

Ekonomický deník | Location of charging stations and availability of alternative fuels. EU tunes data on infrastructure

The first of the complementary acts sets industry standards for wireless charging, the so-called electric road system, i.e. charging while driving, vehicle-to-grid communication, and hydrogen supply. Filip Křenek, an analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Ekonomický deník.

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1. June 2026

Jovana Jović Tadić, Rebeka Hengalová, Silke Maes

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

Filip Křenek, Jovana Jović Tadić

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

Jovana Jović Tadić, Silke Maes

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

Jana Faktor Juzová

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

Tatiana Mindeková, Jonathan Lyons, Filip Křenek, Rebeka Hengalová, Kateřina Davidová

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

Alexandra Visnerova, Petra Pospíšilová

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.

9. January 2025

Brussels Office

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

Jonáš Syrovátka, Institut EUROPEUM

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

Institut EUROPEUM

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

Rebeka Hengalová, Brussels Office

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.

30. December 2024

Brussels Office

Policy Paper | Illiberalising EU enlargement to the Western Balkans

The phenomenon of illiberalism, cornerstone to the increasingly popular concept of illiberal democracy, has steadily gained all the more traction in the global policy discussion. In the European Union (EU), the consolidation of majoritarian, nativist leaderships is leading to many Member States’ backtracking on progressive agendas and openly pursuing policies that undermine the rights of minorities and the liberal-democratic system of checks and balances. Writes Alejandro Esteso Pérez, visiting fellow at EUROPEUM Institute.

28. December 2024

Institut EUROPEUM

Blog | Fishing for Influence: The EU's Role in Shaping the Faroese Fishing Economy

The Faroe Islands, located in the North Atlantic, have long relied on fishing as the corner-stone of their economy, shaping their economic and social identity. However, the decline in em-ployment in this sector in recent decades, coupled with the global problems of overfishing, un-derlines the fragility of this dependence. Writes intern Bára Auerová in her blog.

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