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Strategic Raw Materials for the Czech Republic | Opportunities and Challenges for Decarbonization, Competitiveness, and Circularity in Czech Industry
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1. 11. 2026
1. 11. 2026Strategic raw materials, such as steel, aluminum, and critical raw materials (CRMs), are playing an increasingly important role in European industrial and security strategies. They are becoming increasingly important not only in the field of clean technologies but also in terms of the defense industry and the construction of energy infrastructure. The project aims to identify opportunities and obstacles for the decarbonization of the Czech steel industry and critical raw materials sectors, with an emphasis on circular solutions.
iRozhlas.cz | Trump Feels He Has the Upper Hand; U.S. Threatens Tariffs Again. The EU Is Right to Insist on Safeguards
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5. 5. 2026The U.S. could raise tariffs on European car imports this week. Donald Trump has been threatening such a move on social media. According to him, the EU is not complying with the trade agreement he negotiated with the President of the European Commission last year in Scotland. An interview with Filip Křenek, an analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, for iRozhlas.cz.
Ekonomický deník | Affordable Cars for Europeans. Can “Emissions Credits” Boost the Market?
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20. 4. 2026Smaller 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.
Seznam Zprávy | The prophecy is coming true. Europe is falling behind and has only itself to blame, says Křenek
More info 26. 2. 2026
26. 2. 2026Little is being done to avert Europe's economic decline. According to Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, member states must accept that some of them will have companies of global significance and others will not. Otherwise, Europe will not be able to remain competitive. He added what would be beneficial for the Czech Republic for Seznam Zprávy.
The Chinese electric vehicle bubble is bursting. Will fake used cars flood the European market?
More info 12. 1. 2026
12. 1. 2026The Chinese electric vehicle market is slowing down as government support is gradually being reduced and domestic demand weakens. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly seeking to export their vehicles abroad, including to Europe, which may influence future EV prices and intensify competition for European carmakers. However, analysts stress that this does not indicate a collapse of the Chinese market, but rather a consolidation in which only the strongest players will survive, giving Europe time to adapt its electric mobility strategy. The article was commented on by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
Despite the challenges, the Czech automotive industry is doing well. What awaits it next year?
More info 29. 12. 2025
29. 12. 2025Despite high energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and growing international competition, the Czech automotive industry remains in relatively strong shape. Production levels in 2025 remain high, with Czechia recording one of the strongest year-on-year growth rates in Europe. The sector’s resilience is driven by its flexibility, high factory utilization, and growing success on European markets, particularly in electric vehicles. The article was commented on by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
ČT1 | The European Commission has softened its plan to ban the sale of cars with internal combustion engines
More info 16. 12. 2025
16. 12. 2025The European Commission has softened its original plan to ban the sale of cars with internal combustion engines after 2035. Under the new proposal, CO₂ emissions from new vehicles would have to be reduced by 90 percent compared to 2021 levels, rather than eliminated entirely as initially planned. For ČT1, the situation was commented on by Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
iDNES.cz | The German plan will harm Czech industry. Energy-intensive companies are set to take a hit
More info 15. 12. 2025
15. 12. 2025A kind of “Christmas bonus” awaits German companies: the governing coalition will secure them significantly cheaper electricity. Czech industry, by contrast, will pay at least 30 percent more, which for companies such as Třinecké železárny means cost differences running into billions of crowns compared to their German competitors. For iDNES, the situation was commented on by Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
Low-emission materials for the Czech automotive industry
More info 2. 12. 2025
2. 12. 2025The Low Emission Materials for the Czech Automotive Industry project is the fifth EUROPEUM project aimed at decarbonising the Czech automotive industry. The aim of the project for 2024/2025 is to improve understanding of material flows and regulatory barriers in the automotive sector; to transfer best practices from the international context to the Czech environment; and to identify key areas of Czech and European policies that need to be improved to enable the automotive industry to meet the challenges of decarbonisation and remain competitive.
“From drowning to rescuer”: the secrets of Škoda, Volkswagen’s Czech engine
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2. 12. 2025Škoda Auto has become a key growth engine of the Volkswagen Group, posting strong sales growth and successfully transforming its brand image. Its performance in electric vehicles and its strong position in Europe highlight the company’s strategic importance. The article was commented on by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
Seznam Zprávy | A train full of free-riders. States are failing to meet climate targets, and the damages will keep increasing
More info 14. 11. 2025
14. 11. 2025The world is pouring huge amounts of money into reducing emissions, yet most countries still fail to meet the Paris Agreement, and global warming continues. While some emissions have plateaued, climate-related damages are rising, and the “free-rider” problem persists as states benefit from inaction. Geopolitical factors, especially the shifting climate policies of China and the United States, further complicate progress. For Seznam Zprávy, the article was commented on by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
eXtra.cz | Fiala’s mistake will hit everyone’s wallets, claims Andrej Babiš. Experts respond.
More info 10. 11. 2025
10. 11. 2025EU environment ministers approved new climate targets for 2040 and postponed the ETS2 system by one year. Andrej Babiš criticized the agreement as a failure of the Czech government, warning of higher costs, while experts argue the impact on households remains largely unchanged. Analyst Filip Křenek notes that catastrophic price scenarios are unlikely and that rejecting ETS2 could leave Czechia facing heavy EU penalties and the loss of billions from the Social Climate Fund. Commented for eXtra.cz by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.