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EUROACTIV | Křenek: EU budget reform is necessary. It’s time to acknowledge that the world is changing — otherwise, we’ll miss the train.
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10. 10. 2025
10. 10. 2025Negotiations on the new multiannual EU budget for 2028–2034 are beginning. However, the European Commission’s summer proposal has faced criticism from various sides. What major changes might the new budget bring? Will it be good or bad news for the Czech Republic? And what should the country prepare for as the new budget comes into effect? Analyst Filip Křenek from the EUROPEUM think tank discusses these questions in the podcast Europe Up Close.
Televizní Noviny | Are combustion engines making a comeback?
More info 7. 10. 2025
7. 10. 2025Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected the EU's plan to ban combustion engines from 2035. Czech politicians and representatives of the automotive industry welcome the change in the German government's position. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the matter for Televizní Noviny.
Seznam Zprávy | The money that flowed into the Czech Republic will no longer come. Experts advise on how to replace it
More info 6. 10. 2025
6. 10. 2025Czechia is looking for a way to remain competitive in Europe while also accessing billions in EU funds. It is not just about the state budget, but also about its future position among European players. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Seznam Zprávy.
Seznam Zprávy | The European budget is set to grow by €800 billion. It will be swallowed up by debt and inflation
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26. 9. 2025The European Union budget is set to rise to two trillion euros, but its impact will be limited due to high debt and inflation. A significant portion of the funds are earmarked for regional equalization, which Czechia has been drawing on for a long time. However, these subsidies will gradually decrease. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Seznam Zprávy.
Seznam Zprávy | The EU has negociated a pact that will save it billions and reduce its dependence on China and the US
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23. 9. 2025The European Union has signed a trade agreement with Indonesia. However, it will not be easy for European exporters to break into this rapidly growing market, where they will face strong competition from China and the US. The agreement must now undergo an approval process by the member states. Filip Křenek, EUROPEUM Institute analyst commented for Seznam Zprávy.
Hospodářské noviny | You can't go in all directions and still move forward
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15. 9. 2025The debate about the future of the European automotive industry has intensified in recent weeks. The key question is: will the goal to end the sale of new combustion engine cars by 2035 remain in force? Or will the European Commission yield to pressure, as it did earlier this year when it eased the 2025 emission targets for car manufacturers? The European automotive industry faces a fundamental choice. While the world is betting on electromobility, Europe is seeking compromises. Commentary by Filip Křenek, analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
TN.cz | Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the State of the Union
More info 11. 9. 2025
11. 9. 2025Where the European Union will head in the coming year was revealed by Ursula von der Leyen in her anticipated speech. The Commission President's address to the Members of the European Parliament on Wednesday was met with both applause and booing. The situation was commented on by Filip Křenek, an analyst from the EUROPEUM Institute.
Seznam Zprávy | Europe one year after the alarming Draghi report: Clean Deal and the deal with Trump
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9. 9. 2025A year ago, one of the most important economic documents of our time caused a stir in Europe. Professor Mario Draghi identified the weaknesses of the European economy and outlined a path for the EU to escape the slow decline in the shadow of China and the USA. Since then, European analysts have presented one strategy after another, but their real impact has so far been limited. The topic was commented on by Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.
Český rozhlas | One year after the release of the Draghi report
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8. 9. 2025Tomorrow marks exactly one year since the release of the Draghi report, in which the former head of the European Central Bank detailed the profound economic problems facing the European Union. He also outlined a roadmap for restarting the competitiveness of the member states. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the Draghi report.
STVR | EU budget proposal
More info 16. 7. 2025
16. 7. 2025The European Commission has proposed a new budget to ensure a more efficient use of EU funds. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented on the situation for STVR.
TN.cz | The European Union wants to significantly simplify the budget, says analyst Filip Křenek
More info 16. 7. 2025
16. 7. 2025The aim of the European Union’s financial framework for the next period is to trim down the largest spending items in order to free up funds for new priorities. What has caused the increase in the EU budget? Which sectors is the European Union planning to invest in the most? And what about farmers? These and other questions from moderator David Chmátal were answered by Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM.
CNN Prima News | Commission passes no-confidence vote, but dependence on Social Democrats may grow
More info 11. 7. 2025
11. 7. 2025The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has survived a vote of no-confidence triggered mainly by far-right MEPs over the Pfizer affair. Although the key majority in Parliament remains, the balance of power is changing and the Commission may be more dependent on the conditional support of left-wing factions in the future. Filip Křenek, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, comments on the situation for CNN Prima News.