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Filip Křenek

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Filip Křenek

Associate Research Fellow

Filip Křenek is a Research Fellow at the EUROPEUM Institute focusing on European economy, industry, trade, EU budget, competitiveness, and climate policy.

He currently works as an independent analyst and consultant specializing in economic security and supply chain resilience. Between 2024 and 2026, he worked at EUROPEUM as an Analyst and Project coordinator in the Green Europe team, where he focused primarily on strategic industrial sectors, including automotive, clean tech, steelmaking, and critical raw materials. He gained experience in European affairs during his time at the European Commission, where he worked since 2018 in the Directorates-General for Competition, Trade, and Regional and Urban Policy.

In 2023, he completed the James S. Denton Fellowship under the auspices of the Centre for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) in Washington, DC, which focused on strengthening security cooperation between the United States and Central and Eastern Europe. In 2026, he participated in the Taiwan-US-Europe Policy Program (TUPP), organized by the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMFUS), dedicated to the strategic importance of Taiwan, security in the Indo-Pacific, and their implications for European and transatlantic policy.

He studied Economic Policy and Media Studies and Journalism at Masaryk University and worked briefly as a reporter for Czech Television during his studies.

Ekonomický deník | The European Commission addresses aviation fuels and emissions trading. Only 20 percent of them are charged

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19. 12. 2024
Air carriers using fuels such as hydrogen from renewable energy or other non-fossil fuels should receive a share of free emission allowances. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Ekonomický deník.

Radio Prostor | Czech Republic will seek a postponement of the emission allowance system in the EU

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18. 12. 2024
The Czech Republic will seek to postpone and modify the new ETS2 emissions trading system in the European Union until at least 2028. According to current plans, the system, which is supposed to extend the trading of allowances to, for example, road transport or heating of buildings, should apply from 2027. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for radio Prostor.

ČRo Plus | The new ETS2 emission allowance system and its functioning

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17. 12. 2024
Emissions trading is a key tool for the European Union in the fight against climate change. The recently proposed ETS2 brings major changes that extend the scope of this mechanism to new sectors such as transport and housing. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage a shift to more sustainable ways of operating. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.

bne IntelliNews | Czechs opt for nuclear option

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11. 12. 2024
Currently, the energy mix in the Czech Republic consists mainly of nuclear and coal power, with some secondary input from renewable sources. Coal-fired power plants are to be phased out by 2033 as part of the country's climate mitigation efforts, so the country will be dependent on nuclear and renewables to meet future electricity demand, which is likely to grow due to the shift to electromobility. EUROPEUM Institute researcher Rebeka Hengalová and analyst Filip Křenek commented for bne IntelliNews.

Euractiv.cz | Commission proposes stricter rules for car recycling. They should contain at least 25% recycled plastics

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10. 12. 2024
The European Union plans to significantly increase recycling in the automotive industry through a new End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation. Although the Czech Republic supports the circular economy in general, representatives of the automotive industry and the Ministry of Industry and Trade warn of potential negative impacts. Analyst of EUROPEUM Institute Filip Křenek commented for Euractiv.cz.

Hospodářské noviny | The new European Commission settles, where does it want to take the EU?

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28. 11. 2024
The new European Commission relies on a parliamentary majority that is much further to the right than before. This was shown by Wednesday's vote in which the European Parliament approved the composition of the new Commission. Also, members of the commission are dominated by members of right-wing political parties. Filip Křenek, an analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Hospodářské noviny on where the EU Commission wants to go.

Teraz.sk | Šefčovič will strongly influence the economic direction of the EU

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27. 11. 2024
The trade and economic security portfolio is one of the most influential in the European Commission - and it is this portfolio that Slovak Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will be in charge of. In an interview with TASR, Filip Křenek, an analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, explained how he can influence the economic direction of the EU.

Euractiv.cz | Síkela's grilling wasn't easy, the International partnership has a number of conflicting challenges

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7. 11. 2024
Confident on economic issues, more hesitant on "softer" ones. Jozef Síkela passed the hearing in the European Parliament, and successfully. They grilled him on a range of topics, from the situation in Africa to ensuring transparency in the use of European funds in development projects. Filip Křenek, project coordinator and analyst at EUROPEUM Institute commented for Euractiv.cz.

Ekonomický deník | European carmakers won't get support for postponing emissions targets from Transport Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas

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6. 11. 2024
Monday's „grilling“ by MEPs of Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Greece's candidate for European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, showed that the European car industry will not get support from him to postpone the emission targets for next year. Tzitzikostas also wants to maintain the line of banning the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles from 2035. Filip Křenek, project coordinator and analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Ekonomický deník.

Ekonomický deník | The price of batteries for electric cars is still three times higher in Europe than in China

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30. 10. 2024
Electric vehicle battery prices are being dragged down by the falling value of key metals such as lithium and cobalt, but also by cheap Chinese production, which now dominates global markets. At the same time, China dominates the value chain of key materials and is interested in maintaining this dominance, says Filip Křenek, project coordinator and analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, in an interview with Ekonomický deník.

Obnovitelně.cz | Circular economy challenges the Czech automotive industry, experts reached an agreement

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28. 10. 2024
On Thursday 17 October 2024, a conference entitled Circularity in the Czech automotive industry: opportunities and obstacles was held by EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy in cooperation with the Institute for Circular Economy INCIEN. The event was partnered by the Czech Battery Cluster. Filip Křenek, a researcher at EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, participated in one of the organised panel debates.

ČRo Plus | One big European stock exchange? The ultimate nonsense, like moving to Mars the day after tomorrow

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15. 10. 2024
The European Union is struggling with economic problems and is increasingly looking at the back of the US and in some respects China. According to a report recently commissioned by the European Commission from the former central banker and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, the solution lies, among other things, in greater European investment. And to ensure that there is enough money for this and that European investors do not go elsewhere, the European capital market should be strengthened. Filip Křenek, project coordinator and analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Český rozhlas Plus.
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