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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.

The Czech Republic’s successful effort to deliver more than a million artillery shells to Ukraine has drawn criticism from the populist party leading in the polls, according to Politico. The situation was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

Former PM Andrej Babiš wants to cancel Prague’s ammunition initiative, but critics warn that would harm both Prague and Kyiv. The situation was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

EUROPEUM and JustGreen project invite you to join us for a dynamic discussion bringing together researchers from across the V4 region to explore one of today’s most pressing questions: How do national housing renovation plans match up with reality—and what must change for them to succeed?

Are you interested in where the European Union is headed in the coming year and what has been achieved in the past one? In September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will present her vision for the future in the State of the European Union address (SOTEU). On this occasion, we would like to invite you to a joint debate where we will focus on the key points of the address, evaluate it, and discuss its impact on both European and Czech politics.

The debate about the future of the European automotive industry has intensified in recent weeks. The key question is: will the goal to end the sale of new combustion engine cars by 2035 remain in force? Or will the European Commission yield to pressure, as it did earlier this year when it eased the 2025 emission targets for car manufacturers? The European automotive industry faces a fundamental choice. While the world is betting on electromobility, Europe is seeking compromises. Commentary by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.