25. November 2025
Cinema Europa: Drenched in Oil | Screening with Discussion
We cordially invite you to the screening of the film Drenched in Oil (2022), which will be followed by a discussion with our guests.
Europa Cinema: Drenched in Oil | Screening and Debate
We warmly invite you to a screening of The Oil Machine (2022), followed by a discussion with our guests. The documentary explores our deep dependence on oil — a rapidly depleting resource that still drives the global economy and everyday production. Focusing on the North Sea oil industry, it questions why society hasn’t slowed down despite knowing the risks. The film features insights from experts, students, and activists, offering a powerful call to reflection.
We look forward to seeing you!
European Thursday over a Beer with Tomáš Pojar
Join us on Thursday, 27 November at Pauwel Kwak Bierhuis for an informal discussion on foreign policy with Tomáš Pojar, National Security Advisor.
The debate will be moderated by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director and Head of EUROPEUM’s Prague office.
Participants can look forward to an open discussion, a friendly atmosphere, and high-quality Belgian beer. European Thursdays offer a regular space for informal dialogue and networking.
EuroLens Journal #2: The Price of Inaction
And here it is – the second edition of our EuroLens journal! Building on the success of the first issue, this new edition once again offers interviews with experts, commentaries, and articles on both political and non-political topics. You will also find an overview of upcoming events, conferences, and much more.
We hope it will serve as an interesting and inspiring source of information and support your work.
New podcast episode
Jan Lukačevič: How to handle crisis situations?
Do you know how to cope with a long blackout? What should never be missing from your emergency bag? Or where to find the nearest shelter if an alert is issued?
You can learn how to prepare for crisis situations in the new guide from the Ministry of the Interior titled “72 Hours.” In the latest episode of the Café Evropa podcast, we bring you an interview with its co-author, space engineer and science communicator Jan Lukačevič.
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25. November 2025
New EU Priorities: What Does the Proposed Budgetary Framework Reveal?
We invite you to a debate in Plzeň on what the EU’s new budget proposal reveals about the Union’s future priorities and the role the Czech Republic may play in them.
27. November 2025
European Thursday over a Beer
Come join us on 27 November at Pauwel Kwak Bierhuis for an informal discussion on foreign policy as well as current European and security issues with Tomáš Pojar and Viktor Daněk. You can look forward to an open debate, a friendly atmosphere, and—on top of that—two Belgian beers and light refreshments on the house.
1. December 2025
Ambition vs. Reality: What Will the EU’s 2040 Climate Targets Bring?
Join us on 1 December for a debate from the series “What’s New in the European Parliament?”, where this time we will focus on the EU’s 2040 climate targets.
18. November 2025
Europa Cinema: Generation Euromajdan | Screening and Debate
A film crew has been following Mustafa Nayyem, Svitlana Zalishchuk, and Serhiy Leshchenko since 2013, documenting their fight for democracy in Ukraine. Over the years captured on film, they underwent a major shift in their roles, moving from activism into high-level politics.
17. November 2025
Public Recording of the Café Evropa Podcast: Europe, my homeland
We would like to invite you to a public recording of the Café Evropa podcast. This time we'll talk about what modern patriotism looks like today and how citizens’ relationship with their own country is changing in a globalized world.
14. November 2025
Transatlantic After Hours: Next Gen in Spotlight?
A series of six evening meetings during the fall of 2025 (in the week beginning November 10) will allow students to discuss a wide range of topics with experts from among current and former Brussels officials, ambassadors, Czech and European political experts and decision-makers, journalists, and commentators.
13. November 2025
The Future of Transatlantic Relations - Challenges and Opportunities amid Shifting U.S. Priorities
The EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy invites you to a public discussion on the future of transatlantic relations and Europe’s role in a rapidly changing global environment. Join us as leading experts explore how shifting U.S. priorities are reshaping cooperation and what this means for Europe, including Central and Eastern European partners.
12. November 2025
An ambitious EU: How to finance the budget? What’s new in the European Parliament?
We invite you to another debate in our series, offering an up-to-date perspective on key topics discussed during the plenary sessions of the European Parliament.
6. November 2025
"Subsidies Mean Bureaucracy!" Insights from Czech Households and Their Experiences with the New Green Savings Scheme
The EUROPEUM Institute invites you to a discussion on how Czech households obtain subsidies and what motivates or discourages them in the process.
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16. November 2025
Seznam Zprávy | Babiš as the master of foreign affairs. Why the prime minister wants to run diplomacy himself
In the new Babiš government, European policy will be moved directly under the prime minister, reducing the influence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, the Permanent Representation in Brussels will remain essential, especially through close cooperation with the Government’s Section for European Affairs. Key personnel decisions are still being negotiated, including who will serve as the prime minister’s chief coordinator, or “sherpa,” for EU matters. The article was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office at EUROPEUM.
15. November 2025
Foresight | Stalemate in Hungarian Politics: An opposition unable to break through, and a ruling party whose “enemy-creating, denial-driven” narrative no longer resonates with the public
With six months to go until the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections, the political landscape is entering a decisive period. The emerging conservative Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, continues to challenge the long-standing rule of Viktor Orbán and Fidesz, maintaining strong polling numbers. While Tisza has been effective in shaping the political agenda, Fidesz is attempting to counter with an intensified media strategy and its traditional “enemy-focused” narrative. Support for both sides appears to be stabilizing, leaving the outcome uncertain as the campaign accelerates ahead of April’s vote. The article was written by Yusuke Ishikawa, a non-resident fellow at EUROPEUM.
14. November 2025
Seznam Zprávy | A train full of free-riders. States are failing to meet climate targets, and the damages will keep increasing
The world is pouring huge amounts of money into reducing emissions, yet most countries still fail to meet the Paris Agreement, and global warming continues. While some emissions have plateaued, climate-related damages are rising, and the “free-rider” problem persists as states benefit from inaction. Geopolitical factors, especially the shifting climate policies of China and the United States, further complicate progress. For Seznam Zprávy, the article was commented on by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
12. November 2025
iROZHLAS | Vokálek: Czechia should have the right to a full exemption from the solidarity contribution
Czechia plans to request a full exemption from solidarity contributions under the EU migration pact after being classified as a country facing a “significant migration situation.” According to Martin Vokálek, the country is likely to obtain the exemption due to the high number of Ukrainian refugees it hosts. EU member states will make the final decision at the December summit. The article was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office at EUROPEUM.
10. November 2025
eXtra.cz | Fiala’s mistake will hit everyone’s wallets, claims Andrej Babiš. Experts respond.
EU environment ministers approved new climate targets for 2040 and postponed the ETS2 system by one year. Andrej Babiš criticized the agreement as a failure of the Czech government, warning of higher costs, while experts argue the impact on households remains largely unchanged. Analyst Filip Křenek notes that catastrophic price scenarios are unlikely and that rejecting ETS2 could leave Czechia facing heavy EU penalties and the loss of billions from the Social Climate Fund. Commented for eXtra.cz by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
5. November 2025
Seznam Zprávy | “A Pyrrhic victory” — this is the reaction to the postponement of emission allowances.
EU environment ministers agreed to postpone the introduction of the ETS2 emissions trading system to 2028. While some states frame this as a victory, experts warn the delay will cause confusion and slow down essential green-transition investments. The Czech Republic also risks EU penalties or losing access to the Social Climate Fund if it refuses to implement ETS2 fully. Commented by Rebeka Hengalová, Research Fellow at 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. March 2026
Czech position towards e-mobility, ETS2 and SCF in 2025+
This project continues to monitor and assess the implementation of ETS2 and the allocation of SCF funds to ensure that resources are used effectively and equitably. At the same time, it provides an in-depth analysis of transport availability, accessibility, and affordability, while exploring sustainable mobility trends, innovations, and policy pathways that can strengthen long-term resilience.
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”.
21. November 2025
Policy Paper | Enforcement of the EU Regulation on Forced Labour and Systemic Risks of Forced Labour in Xinjiang
Na konci listopadu 2024 učinil Evropský parlament významný krok, když přijal nařízení 2024/3015, které zakazuje uvádění výrobků vyrobených za použití nucené práce na trh EU. Tento zákaz, jenž vstoupí v platnost v prosinci 2027, se vztahuje na celý dodavatelský řetězec. Vymáhání nařízení bude probíhat prostřednictvím vnitrostátních orgánů členských států a Evropské komise v případech mimo území EU.
Ačkoli má opatření globální rozsah, čelí celé řadě výzev – zejména v souvislosti se Sin-ťiangem. Praktiky nucené práce v tomto regionu byly opakovaně zdokumentovány a potvrzeny jak Mezinárodní organizací práce (ILO), tak Organizací spojených národů (OSN). Zároveň je Sin-ťiang klíčovým dodavatelem solárních panelů, kritických surovin, hliníku, PVC a bavlny, přičemž nucená práce zde často probíhá formou státem organizované mobilizace mimo detenční zařízení, což její odhalení výrazně ztěžuje.
Jak upozorňuje Jan Švec, výzkumný pracovník Ústavu mezinárodních vztahů v Praze, prosazování tohoto nařízení bude představovat jeden z nejsložitějších úkolů obchodní politiky EU.
21. November 2025
Policy Brief | Cleavage Formation in the European Parliament and the Implications for EU Politics and the Democratic Deficit
In 2009, Liesbet Hooghe and Gary Marks argued that public opinion in the European Union had shifted from permissive consensus to constraining dissensus, giving mass politics a stronger role in integration than traditional theories assumed. This sparked debate about the EU’s democratic deficit – a contested concept, but one with real political effects. The gap between citizens and EU institutions has long been visible in European Parliament elections, traditionally seen as “second-order” contests with low turnout and protest voting. However, the 2019 and especially the 2024 elections broke with this pattern: turnout increased, EU issues became more politicised, and party positions more polarised. These shifts suggest that a new transnational cleavage is emerging, marking a turning point for democratic engagement in the EU, writes Csaba Stefán, a Research Fellow at the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs, in his policy brief.
7. November 2025
Policy Paper | Advancing Together or Drifting Apart? Reassessing the Transatlantic Partnership in a New Global Order
The transatlantic relationship is entering a pivotal moment. With the United States turning inward, global rivalries intensifying, and trust across the Atlantic under strain, Europe faces growing pressure to rethink its approach to security, energy, and technology. This paper explores where transatlantic cooperation continues to thrive, where it is weakening, and how Europe can translate strategic ambition into tangible action—before the next crisis tests the resilience of the alliance. An insightful read for anyone engaged in global policy and transatlantic affairs.
7. November 2025
Report | Vision for the Czech Automotive Industry
On October 22, 2025, the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy held a roundtable discussion in Prague on the future of Czech Automotive Industry. The meeting of representatives from the sector, government, and research confirmed that despite European challenges, the Czech automotive industry remains in good shape, with record production of 1.45 million vehicles in 2024.
21. October 2025
The role of the Czech Republic and EU competitiveness, economic security, relations with the US and China, and the Global Gateway strategy | Background paper of the National Convention on European Union
Economic security and competitiveness are becoming key issues for the European Union in order to maintain its global position and internal stability. The EU faces a long-term lag behind the United States in innovation and technology, while pressure from China and other economic rivals is growing. A new wave of American protectionism, geopolitical upheavals caused by Russian aggression, and the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic have exposed the vulnerability of the European economy and its dependence on external supply chains. The European Commission has therefore presented a set of initiatives – from the Competitiveness Compass to the Clean Industry Agreement – aimed at strengthening resilience, reducing dependence on third countries, and streamlining the business environment. The Global Gateway initiative, which aims to diversify European trade and supply relations through strategic investments and partnerships, is also an important tool for strengthening the Union's global role. Given the strong industrial orientation and openness of the Czech economy, it is essential for Czechia to actively engage in these debates and formulate its priorities within the European economic security strategy.
15. October 2025
Policy Brief | The Enforcement of the EU Forced Labour Regulation and Systemic Forced Labour Risks in Xinjiang
At the end of November 2024, the European Parliament took a major step by adopting Regulation 2024/3015 banning products made with forced labour on the EU market. The ban, which will enter into force in December 2027, applies to the entire supply chain, with enforcement carried out by national authorities within the Union and by the European Commission in cases outside the EU. Although the measure has a global scope, it faces a number of challenges, particularly in relation to Xinjiang. Forced labour practices in the region have been repeatedly documented and acknowledged by both the International Labour Organization and the United Nations. At the same time, Xinjiang is a key supplier of solar panels, critical raw materials, aluminium, PVC, and cotton, while forced labour there often takes the form of state-organised mobilization outside internment facilities, which makes its detection especially difficult. For this reason, as noted by Jan Švec, Research Fellow at the Institute of International Relations in Prague, enforcing the Regulation will represent one of the most complex challenges for the EU’s trade policy.
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