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The European Union and the United Kingdom are signalling a willingness to renew and strengthen their relationship, which has noticeably cooled after Brexit. In addition to the new defence agreement, both sides are preparing a return to an area that used to be a symbol of European cooperation: student exchanges. The UK could rejoin the Erasmus+ programme after years, which would mark a major reversal of London's previous approach and an important step towards rebuilding trust, especially among the younger generation. Viktor Daněk, director of the EUROPEUM Institute's Prague office, commented on the situation for RTVS.

Do Europeans support the EU’s decision to grant Ukraine candidate status with a view to future enlargement? A new Eurobarometer survey found that 61% of Czechs disagree with this move – the highest share in the entire Union. What could be behind this? Analysts from the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM – Jana Faktor Juzová and Maria Gorbatova – shared their insights with Euractiv.

On the last Thursday of May, we once again gathered at the Scout Institute for another of our regular debates on European topics. Our May guest was Štěpán Černý, Director General of the European Section at the Office of the Government, who will be departing for Brussels in June to serve as the Czech Ambassador to COREPER I. In this report, we bring you a photo gallery from the event as well as an exclusive interview with Štěpán Černý about what COREPER actually is and what kind of work awaits Štěpán in Brussels.

The European Union finds itself caught between new dependencies – on US LNG and Chinese clean tech. The Visegrád Four (V4) countries stand out as both highly exposed to these pressures and well-positioned to seize the opportunities from the ongoing green transition. Taiwan is navigating its own energy transformation while striving to maintain a technological edge amid growing geopolitical tensions and shifting supply chains, opening doors for potential V4-Taiwan collaboration. The article for Taiwan Insight was written by Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy.

Join us for the JustGreen Climate Forum, taking place on May 27, 2025, at the Scout Institute in Prague. Come and discuss how households and citizens can contribute to a just climate transformation. The event features three thematic blocks focused on the labor market, transport, and housing-including energy poverty. The forum offers space for sharing opinions, experiences, and concrete suggestions on how to build a more sustainable future together. Take part in an open dialogue with experts and other participants, and discover what steps we can take collectively!

Two years ago, the European Union temporarily lifted tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural imports to support a country under attack by Russia. However, the duty-free regime is due to expire in less than two weeks and its future is uncertain. Member States' agriculture ministers are discussing the matter today in Brussels.

The European Union could strike one of the biggest trade deals in the world - with India. Indeed, because of a potential trade war and deteriorating relations with the United States, the EU is looking to expand its reach into other global markets. This agreement was first mentioned in 2008. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, discussed the topic.

The European Union could strike one of the biggest trade deals in the world. At least that is what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says about the free trade agreement with India, which after years of negotiations should be successfully concluded this year. Zuzana Krulichová, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the agreement for iRozhlas.

"In the Czech Republic and in Europe in general, we lack a certain art of foresight, we can predict the next 2-3 years, but we cannot predict various scenarios in depth and be prepared for them." Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, was a guest on the podcast Český zájem with Jan Lipavský.

Nicușor Dan's victory was in a way a surprise, because it seemed from the lead in the first round that mobilisation for him would be difficult, but in the end he mobilised an incredible number of people, even those who hold completely different political views. The key factor was that voters voted against Simioni rather than because Dan appealed to them so much. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.

On 9 May, the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Brussels and meet with senior EU officials. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.

This workshop, organised by a business association Change for the Better together with Europeum, is a unique opportunity for Czech businesses to formulate a collective position on the implementation of the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and discuss its impact on the Czech industrial sector. The session will focus on key strategic issues such as financing, regulation, and the competitiveness of the Czech industry in the context of the green transition.