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As part of their election campaign, Czech populist parties are once again raising the issue of the Czech Republic leaving the European Union and NATO — and proposing to hold a referendum on the matter. Opinions clash against a backdrop of growing dissatisfaction with traditional institutions and mounting concerns about sovereignty and security. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for TVP World.

The new Polish president has officially taken the oath of office. This June, Karol Nawrocki won the presidential election against liberal candidate Rafał Trzaskowski, confirming the deep political polarization in Poland. The development was commented on for TN Live by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.

Poland will have a new president from Wednesday - historian Karol Nawrocki, who was supported in the elections by the opposition national-conservative Law and Justice party, will take office. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented on the new president's arrival for Radio Impuls.

No euro, no EU. Ahead of the elections, populist rhetoric calling for an end to European integration is gaining strength. But anti-EU politicians from Stačilo! and SPD remain silent on how “painful” a breakup with Brussels would be – and what scenario would await the Czech Republic. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the issue for Seznam Zprávy.

Fifty years after the signing of a landmark document on peace and respect for human rights, European leaders returned to the place where the history of European security was shaped — to reflect on whether the principles of 1975 can survive a time of war. The anniversary in Helsinki was commented on for Slovak Television by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.

How long will the new US-EU tariff agreement last? Viktor Daněk, Deputy Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented on its possible duration and impact for Czech Radio Plus.

Obnoví nový protikorupční zákon důvěru ukrajinské veřejnosti? Hlasování o zákonu pro ČRo Plus okomentoval Viktor Daněk, zástupce výkonného ředitele Institutu pro evropskou politiku EUROPEUM.

The extension of emission allowances may be one of the main issues of the autumn campaign. Viktor Daněk, deputy executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented on it for Deník N's podcast Vrtěti psem - where did this EU change come from, why is it important and who bears political responsibility for it?

You're invited to a special Café Evropa debate as part of Prague Pride 2025! Why is social tolerance increasingly targeted by populist attacks? How can we protect freedom, diversity, and open debate in an increasingly polarized environment? Join us on Monday, July 30 at Europa Experience for this important discussion!

The European Union has agreed to the terms of a trade agreement with the US that many consider to be one-sidedly disadvantageous. Although the agreed 15% tariff is intended to mitigate the effects of a possible conflict, critics say it is not a solution that will ensure long-term stability. The EU has apparently agreed to "absurd" demands in order to prevent greater economic damage. Viktor Daněk, director of the Prague office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on this for the daily newspaper Právo.

Some companies or organizations present their products or services as more environmentally friendly than they actually are. This phenomenon is called greenwashing, and the European Commission is addressing this issue. Is it necessary to address it with directives? If so, will this place an additional bureaucratic burden on small businesses? Is the EU backing away from its "green" efforts? Rebeka Hengalová, a researcher at the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, answered these and other questions posed by moderator Michaela Indráková.

The European Union and the United States have reached an agreement on import tariffs. Instead of the originally announced 30% tariffs, both sides agreed on a compromise rate of 15%, which should keep the market stable while mitigating the impact on businesses. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on CNN Prima News.