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European Thursdays over a Beer continue! We’ll meet again on April 23 for an informal discussion focused on foreign policy and current European issues, as always in Smíchov.

We invite you to movie screening of two movies presented at One World Festival Brussels followed by a discussion and networking. Capacity is limited, registration needed.

How ETS2 can be effectively implemented in Central and Eastern European countries? Come listen and discuss as the EU advances its climate policies, these countries face specific challenges and opportunities related to affordability, energy systems, and public acceptance.

Péter Magyar won the Hungarian parliamentary elections by a landslide, and Viktor Orbán is stepping down as prime minister after fifteen years. For Andrej Babiš, this means the loss of a key ally. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute and Head of the Brussels Office, commented on the future of these relations for update eu.

Smaller vehicles are given greater weight in the calculations. These “emissions credits” for small electric vehicles allow manufacturers to retain a larger share of combustion-engine or hybrid cars. You can find whole article here.

Come to our next Café Collaborations: Cities for Cars or for People? How to Modernize Transport Systems – and How to Pay for Them? Join us for an engaging discussion on how we can rethink and modernise mobility.

Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Hungary marked a turning point; the end of the Orbán era is redrawing the European map. What does the loss of an ally mean for Andrej Babiš, and what are the implications of Péter Magyar’s victory for the European Union? Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Seznam Zprávy.

How does Hungary’s next prime minister, Péter Magyar, intend to govern? What does Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat mean for the European Union? Viktor Daněk, Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Prague Office of EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the results of the Hungarian parliamentary elections for ČRo Plus.

Over the past 15 years, the New Green Savings program has played a significant role in financing energy-efficient renovations. The program is now undergoing changes. What do these new changes mean for applicants, and how do they differ from the past? Join us to discuss this timely topic with experts and the general public.

The ETS 2 system will raise fuel prices. Without government preparation, people in regions who rely on cars for their commute will feel the impact the most. The European Fit for 55 package sets rules aimed at reducing emissions by 55 percent by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. One of the main tools for achieving these goals is the ETS 2 system, which will introduce fees for fossil fuel emissions in the heating and transportation sectors starting in 2028. Analyst Rebeka Hengalová from the EUROPEUM Institute emphasized the need for systemic changes in an interview with EU Brief.

The revelation that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential information from EU negotiations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed what many had suspected: Hungary is an unreliable partner that other EU member states do not trust. How will this scandal affect the future functioning of the European community? Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Voxpot.

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.