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!

We would like to invite you to the next in our series of debates offering up-to-date insights into key topics discussed at the plenary sessions of the European Parliament. This time, we will focus on the role of the EU in responding to natural disasters.

Come to Pauwel Kwak Bierhuis on July 3rd for an informal debate on foreign policy with Jan Marian and Viktor Daněk. Enjoy an open discussion, a friendly atmosphere, and authentic Belgian beer!

We would like to invite you to the next in a series of debates providing an up-to-date perspective on key topics discussed in the plenary sessions of the European Parliament. The aim of the debates is to provide a clear overview of the decisions taken and their wider impact on the European Union and the Czech Republic. Each debate will provide a space for reflection on major legislative and political steps taken by the European Parliament, direct discussion with MEPs and experts, and open dialogue with the professional and general public.

Africa stands at the forefront of global infrastructure transformation, with initiatives like the Global Gateway and the Belt and Road Initiative highlighting its strategic importance. This discussion will explore Africa’s vast infrastructure potential and examine the role of cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners in shaping its future. What unique opportunities can such partnerships bring? How can they align with the goals of local actors while navigating challenges such as financing, sustainability, and geopolitical tensions? Join us to delve into the perspectives of stakeholders and uncover pathways to unlock Africa’s infrastructure promise.

The sixth meeting of the Prague Climate Academy took place on 17 June at the British Embassy in Prague. This time the discussion focused on the growth of heat waves and the associated health risks.

Prague this year hosted the landmark 20th edition of the GLOBSEC Forum 2025, which over the past two decades has built a reputation as one of Europe's most influential gatherings on global security, geopolitics, technology, and sustainability. Held under the patronage of President Petr Pavel and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, the event brought together representatives from governments, business, and civil society from nearly 80 countries.

On 2 June, a debate on the future of green and digital Europe was held at the University of Economics in Prague. The guest speaker was Katarina Ivanković-Knežević, Director for Social Rights and Inclusion at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion. The debate was moderated by Jarolím Antal, Director of the Centre for European Studies at the Faculty of International Relations.

On the last Thursday of May, we once again gathered at the Scout Institute for another of our regular debates on European topics. Our May guest was Štěpán Černý, Director General of the European Section at the Office of the Government, who will be departing for Brussels in June to serve as the Czech Ambassador to COREPER I. In this report, we bring you a photo gallery from the event as well as an exclusive interview with Štěpán Černý about what COREPER actually is and what kind of work awaits Štěpán in Brussels.

Join us for the JustGreen Climate Forum, taking place on May 27, 2025, at the Scout Institute in Prague. Come and discuss how households and citizens can contribute to a just climate transformation. The event features three thematic blocks focused on the labor market, transport, and housing-including energy poverty. The forum offers space for sharing opinions, experiences, and concrete suggestions on how to build a more sustainable future together. Take part in an open dialogue with experts and other participants, and discover what steps we can take collectively!

This workshop, organised by a business association Change for the Better together with Europeum, is a unique opportunity for Czech businesses to formulate a collective position on the implementation of the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and discuss its impact on the Czech industrial sector. The session will focus on key strategic issues such as financing, regulation, and the competitiveness of the Czech industry in the context of the green transition.

We would like to invite you to the next in a series of debates that provide an up-to-date perspective on key topics discussed in the plenary sessions of the European Parliament. The aim of the debates is to offer a clear overview of the decisions taken and their wider impact on the European Union and the Czech Republic. Each debate will provide a space for reflection on major legislative and political steps taken by the European Parliament, direct discussion with MEPs and experts, and an open dialogue with the professional and general public.