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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.

For the first time in more than sixty years, the Czech Republic will be without Russian oil supplies. The newly secured crude supplies should cover all domestic consumption without depending on a single supplier. The country is thus fulfilling its commitment to the European Union and strengthening its energy security. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for TN Live.

Donald Trump says the United States is ready for a quick deal to resolve the tariff disputes. The statement comes as an encouraging sign after a period of uncertainty over the long-term strategy of US trade policy. Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for Czech Radio Plus.

Giorgia Meloni is heading to the White House. Although EU leaders had long feared that the Italian Prime Minister, known for her close ties to Donald Trump, would undermine European unity, they now see her as the main link to the White House. Her trip to Washington was commented by Filip Křenek, an expert on EU economic and competition policy from the Institute EUROPEUM.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni presents herself as a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump and a mediator between Washington and Brussels. However, crises triggered by U.S. tariffs and negotiations on a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have driven the two sides apart and complicated Meloni’s position. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented on the situation for ČT24.

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.

On major transport routes across Europe, public charging and refuelling stations will be required to share information on their location and availability in a uniform and automated way. New rules to simplify access to this data for users and operators were approved by the European Commission in early April. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the Europeum Institute, commented for Ekonomický deník.

Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM, comments on the situation regarding tariffs and the carrot-and-stick approach.

The topic of the impact of U.S. tariffs on the European Union was discussed in a commentary by Martin Vokálek, Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.

The topic of the impact of U.S. tariffs on the European Union was analyzed in a commentary by Martin Vokálek, Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.

We are looking for an Event Manager to join our international team in the Prague office. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in European affairs and will take responsibility for organizing a significant portion of our events for both the general public and expert audiences. They will be expected to bring fresh ideas and input—both in terms of content and organization—and become fully involved in the Institute’s activities. We offer a diverse and meaningful role in a field that shapes public discussion on European issues in the Czech Republic and across Europe.

Harsh tariff measures could escalate a trade war with China. Europe should seek a balance between protecting its market and maintaining open trade, said Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, in a statement for the Trend.sk news portal.