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These evaluation documents, prepared within the Platform Revolution project, address the challenges and opportunities faced by European countries in implementing the new EU Platform Work Directive, particularly with regard to worker classification and the presumption of employment.

The migration pact will come into force in June next year. The Ministry of the Interior therefore plans to recruit dozens of new experts and set up a training center, drawing the necessary funds from European funds. The decision on the projects will be made at the beginning of the year. By then, however, parliamentary elections will have taken place in Czechia, and the parties that have a chance of forming a government are already declaring that they will reject the migration pact. Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director and Head of the Prague Office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Novinky.cz.

You're invited to a public recording of the Café Evropa podcast! Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of the game across many fields, and language professions are among the most affected. Is AI replacing translators, interpreters, and language teachers, or is it opening up new opportunities for them instead? Join us on Friday, September 26 for a discussion on whether learning languages still makes sense in the age of AI, or whether it's becoming just an old-fashioned pastime. We look forward to seeing you!

The European Union budget is set to rise to two trillion euros, but its impact will be limited due to high debt and inflation. A significant portion of the funds are earmarked for regional equalization, which Czechia has been drawing on for a long time. However, these subsidies will gradually decrease. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Seznam Zprávy.

We meet at Skauťák every last Thursday of the month to talk about current European topics! European Thursdays are a space for everyone interested in Europe and for connecting with people from institutions, ministries, and organizations. Come and enjoy open discussion and friendly networking! The next meeting will take place on Thursday, August 28 at 5:00 PM at Skauťák. Join us for an open discussion with Tomáš Kopečný, the Czech Government’s Envoy for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, who will present a provocative hot take on Europe and our place in it.

You are warmly invited to a screening of the film Julie Keeps Quiet (2024), followed by a discussion with our guest speakers. The film explores the world of elite sports from a perspective rarely seen in our region — it sheds light not only on victory and fame, but also on pressure, vulnerability, and the darker sides of the tennis world. After the screening, we will reflect with our guests on what lies behind the curtain of professional sports. The evening will conclude with light refreshments and space for informal discussion.

The European Union has signed a trade agreement with Indonesia. However, it will not be easy for European exporters to break into this rapidly growing market, where they will face strong competition from China and the US. The agreement must now undergo an approval process by the member states. Filip Křenek, EUROPEUM Institute analyst commented for Seznam Zprávy.

It was supposed to shake the European complacency about its own economic performance and initiate radical change. The subject is the report by Mario Draghi, former president of the European Central Bank, which was published exactly one year ago. The report was commented on by Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director and head of the Prague office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

The European Union Council's proposal, called "Chat Control," aims to combat the spread of child pornography. However, it has sparked fierce controversy. More than 700 technology experts and academics from across Europe have criticized it in an open letter. According to them, Chat Control would interfere with users' privacy and is also technically problematic.Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director and Head of the Prague Office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for the ČT24 Newsroom.

Moldova stands at a pivotal crossroads as it approaches its September 2025 parliamentary elections, with the outcome set to shape the country’s orientation between deepening ties with the European Union or succumbing to the pro-Russian, Eurosceptic forces. The political struggle is unfolding not only in official arenas but also across the landscape of digital media. How are online platforms shaping public debate? What impact might external information campaigns have on Moldova’s political future? Discover the answers in the full article by Anya Brown, a research assistant at EUROPEUM Institute.

The rule of law is facing various threats both in Europe and beyond, from the erosion of institutions to the questioning of its core values in domestic political discourse. Who are its "enemies," and what strategies can be used to defend it? What role does the European Union play, and how does its policy influence national debates? These questions will be at the heart of the discussion, and we warmly invite you to join us on Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 PM.

Civil Society Forum and EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy invite you to the first in a series of three online discussions on how civil society survives under authoritarian pressure.