War, climate anxiety, disinformation, social pressure, and cyberbullying increasingly affect the mental health of an entire generation, bringing challenges that children and young people face daily on social media. How does constant online presence influence their mental well-being, and how can not only families but also schools and support professionals respond to its risks? And what is European legislation doing to protect children in the digital environment? We’ll discuss all this with our guests!

More than half of Czech households reject the introduction of emission allowances for transport and heating. This is likely due primarily to negative public debate, which lacks information about the potential benefits of the system, such as revenues for the state budget or protection for the most vulnerable households. Rebeka Hengalová, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for Radio Prostor.

You're invited to a public recording of the Café Evropa podcast! Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of the game across many fields, and language professions are among the most affected. Is AI replacing translators, interpreters, and language teachers, or is it opening up new opportunities for them instead? Join us on Friday, September 26 for a discussion on whether learning languages still makes sense in the age of AI, or whether it's becoming just an old-fashioned pastime. We look forward to seeing you!

We meet at Skauťák every last Thursday of the month to talk about current European topics! European Thursdays are a space for everyone interested in Europe and for connecting with people from institutions, ministries, and organizations. Come and enjoy open discussion and friendly networking! The next meeting will take place on Thursday, August 28 at 5:00 PM at Skauťák. Join us for an open discussion with Tomáš Kopečný, the Czech Government’s Envoy for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, who will present a provocative hot take on Europe and our place in it.

You are warmly invited to a screening of the film Julie Keeps Quiet (2024), followed by a discussion with our guest speakers. The film explores the world of elite sports from a perspective rarely seen in our region — it sheds light not only on victory and fame, but also on pressure, vulnerability, and the darker sides of the tennis world. After the screening, we will reflect with our guests on what lies behind the curtain of professional sports. The evening will conclude with light refreshments and space for informal discussion.

Moldova stands at a pivotal crossroads as it approaches its September 2025 parliamentary elections, with the outcome set to shape the country’s orientation between deepening ties with the European Union or succumbing to the pro-Russian, Eurosceptic forces. The political struggle is unfolding not only in official arenas but also across the landscape of digital media. How are online platforms shaping public debate? What impact might external information campaigns have on Moldova’s political future? Discover the answers in the full article by Anya Brown, a research assistant at EUROPEUM Institute.

The rule of law is facing various threats both in Europe and beyond, from the erosion of institutions to the questioning of its core values in domestic political discourse. Who are its "enemies," and what strategies can be used to defend it? What role does the European Union play, and how does its policy influence national debates? These questions will be at the heart of the discussion, and we warmly invite you to join us on Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 PM.

Civil Society Forum and EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy invite you to the first in a series of three online discussions on how civil society survives under authoritarian pressure.

The Czech Republic’s successful effort to deliver more than a million artillery shells to Ukraine has drawn criticism from the populist party leading in the polls, according to Politico. The situation was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

EUROPEUM and JustGreen project invite you to join us for a dynamic discussion bringing together researchers from across the V4 region to explore one of today’s most pressing questions: How do national housing renovation plans match up with reality—and what must change for them to succeed?

Are you interested in where the European Union is headed in the coming year and what has been achieved in the past one? In September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will present her vision for the future in the State of the European Union address (SOTEU). On this occasion, we would like to invite you to a joint debate where we will focus on the key points of the address, evaluate it, and discuss its impact on both European and Czech politics.

The state of Dorménie in the middle of the Brdy forests became the scene of dramatic events. Fortunately, it was fiction. The Valdek military training facility hosted the eighteenth final of the unique high school competition Europa Secura at the beginning of September. The final of the competition is organized annually by the Institute for European Politics Europeum in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the Army of the Czech Republic. As part of the competition, the fictional state of Dorménie was created in the Brdy region. The competition involved 42 of the best students who advanced to the final from regional rounds. Each region was thus represented by its best three-member team.