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About EUROPEUM’s Brussels Office
Building on a long history of EUROPEUM in Prague, we opened our office in Brussels in January 2016. EUROPEUM has been the first think-tank from the Central Europe to branch out to the heart of the European Union. Our motivation has been to follow the debates on EU policies and politics from close and to contribute to them by strengthening the voice of the Czech Republic and other central and east European countries. At the same time, we would like to use our Brussels presence to boost discussions on the EU back in the region, through introducing research by Brussels-based experts, offering their perspective at local events, cooperating with the media, etc.
The main activities of the Brussels office are the following:
- networking and connecting with relevant partners
- organizing events
- conducting research and publishing
- promoting EUROPEUM’s outputs and advocacy
You can find the latest updates, invitations and reports in the box on the right (related articles).
Head of Brussels Office: Žiga Faktor
Think Visegrad in Brussels
EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy currently represents the Think Visegrad platform in Brussels, which includes eight think-tanks. For more details on the platform and its "Think Visegrad in Brussels" project, as well as an overview of our activities, see the Think Visegrad platform website.
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One World Festival in Brussels: screenings at EUROPEUM Offices
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22. 4. 2026
22. 4. 2026We 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.
Roundtable | The 28th Regime: A Stronger Single Market or Another Wasted Opportunity?
More info 24. 3. 2026
24. 3. 2026The framework of the 28th Regime, developed in response to the Letta Report, aims primarily to support startups and scale-ups by strengthening the single market and removing internal barriers. It should allow companies to choose between a national and a European legal form, simplify administrative procedures, and support capital gains and cross-border growth for European companies. Can it really help? What specific changes does the proposal bring, and does it have a chance to fulfill its potential, or will it remain just another unused tool?
Debate | After the Draghi Report: The Role of Central Europe in Strengthening EU Competitiveness
More info 23. 3. 2026
23. 3. 2026The debate will follow up on the Draghi Report—we will explore the topic of the European Union’s competitiveness at a time when the global environment is changing rapidly. We will focus on the role of Central and Eastern European countries, which today face not only intensifying international competition but also rapid technological development and growing geopolitical tensions.
Inside a Think Tank: Projects and Student Opportunities in Brussels
More info 17. 3. 2026
17. 3. 2026Are you a student in Brussels or planning a visit? Don't miss our event Inside a Think Tank: Projects and Student Opportunities in Brussels. Join us for an interactive discussion about the work of think tanks and opportunities for students interested in international relations, EU policy, and public affairs.
Think Visegrad Newsletter 2025
More info 30. 1. 2026
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Blog | Is Czech and Slovak Diplomacy Keeping Women Out?
More info 22. 1. 2025
22. 1. 2025This blog addresses the current challenges that have their origin in the social and political climate and are the root cause of the low representation of women in the Slovak and Czech diplomatic environment, despite repeated initiatives, European political agendas and other efforts, which have failed to improve this disbalance. Writes Kristína Gerová, an intern at the Brussels Office.
Policy Brief | Impacts of Ukraine's accession on the EU and its member states
More info 9. 1. 2025
9. 1. 2025Ukraine has been trying to become part of the European Union since the Orange Revolution in 2004, while European decision-makers lacked the political will to continue the enlargement, and the process has been stagnating for many years. All this changed suddenly after the Russian aggression in 2022, after which the accession process accelerated, but now it turned to another extreme: the statements on Ukraine’s quick EU accession became too unrealistic, creating false hopes. Writes Anton Bendarzsevszkij, Director of Oeconomus Economic Research Institute, in his Policy Brief.
Policy Paper | Advancing EU enlargement beyond 2024: Opportunities and challenges ahead
More info 31. 12. 2024
31. 12. 2024The year 2024 marked an important moment in the European Union's enlargement process, as it oversaw significant progress, particularly in the case of Ukraine, Moldova and Montenegro, but also persistent challenges in the case
of certain countries. This paper analyses the opportunities and challenges in advancing the EU enlargement process after 2024, explores the interlink between EU integration and democratization, enlargement and EU’s internal reform, geostrategic interests and political transformation, and proposes a viable path forward for maintaining the EU’s credibility and influence in the candidate countries.
Policy Brief | Will the Fund fund enough?
More info 31. 12. 2024
31. 12. 2024There is a plethora of ways in which the ETS2 revenues and Social Climate Fund financing can support decarbonisation among lower-income strata, accounting for differing needs of communities, regions and countries. When addressed in a timely manner, these initiatives can both serve the green and just transition. How exactly can the Fund be allocated and what are its capacities are the guiding questions of this policy brief, written by Rebeka Hengalová as part of the Think Visegrad research fellowship.
Policy Paper | Illiberalising EU enlargement to the Western Balkans
More info 30. 12. 2024
30. 12. 2024The phenomenon of illiberalism, cornerstone to the increasingly popular concept of illiberal democracy, has steadily gained all the more traction in the global policy discussion. In the European Union (EU), the consolidation of majoritarian, nativist leaderships is leading to many Member States’ backtracking on progressive agendas and openly pursuing policies that undermine the rights of minorities and the liberal-democratic system of checks and balances. Writes Alejandro Esteso Pérez, visiting fellow at EUROPEUM Institute.
Report | Rethinking EU-US relations after the EP and US elections: Views from Central Europe (and beyond)
More info 26. 12. 2024
26. 12. 2024On December 10th, Think Visegrad in Brussels organised an expert discussion on Reassessing EU-US relations after the EP and US elections: Views from Central Europe (and beyond). The debate examined the potential implications of Donald Trump’s re-election for the EU
and the transatlantic relationship. Attended by experts, policymakers, and academics, the session explored critical challenges and opportunities across political, security, and economic dimensions. The debate aimed to foster an in-depth understanding of how the
policies of the Trump administration might reshape the EU’s strategic choices and influence EU-US relations.
Report | Geopolitics first: Perspective of CEE on the EU's global challenges in the next political cycle
More info 19. 12. 2024
19. 12. 2024On December 11th, the Brussels Office organised Geopolitics First: Perspectives of CEE on the EU's Global Challenges in the Next Political Cycle. The aim of this expert discussion was to broaden the perspective of the Central European region on key geopolitical challenges, such as the foreign policy influence of Russia and China.