More than twenty years ago, we said “yes” to the European Union — and since then, we’ve been balancing between sovereignty and cooperation, between Brussels and Prague. What have we gained, and what have we had to let go of? Is it possible to remain an independent state while being an active member of the European team?

We are happy to invite you to our conference "Platform Revolution: Shaping the Future of Work in the EU and Western Balkans".

The year 2025 was turbulent for the European and Czech automotive industries – US tariffs, strategic dialogue between the EU and the automotive industry, adjustments to emission targets, and the reopened debate on ending the sale of cars with combustion engines in 2035.

We warmly invite you to the screening of the film Life Is Not a Competition, But I Am Winning (2023), followed by a discussion with our guests. Gender norms are reflected even in elite sports. Which bodies have historically been excluded from the Olympic Games and other sporting events, and which bodies are being pushed to the margins today? The film explores the discrimination against transgender athletes and queer women through the time travel of a group of athletes who revive forgotten female athletes from the past century. After the screening, we will reflect with our guests on what lies behind the curtain of elite sports. The event will conclude with light refreshments and space for informal conversation.

Join us together with JustGreen at European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels to see how citizen voices can drive a fair and inclusive future. Our session “Empowering Citizens to Shape a Fair Green Future“ will explore how to make green transition inclusive.

We would like to invite you to another debate in the series that provides a current perspective on key topics discussed at the plenary sessions of the European Parliament. This time, we will focus on recent events in Europe, specifically the presence of Russian drones on European soil and the related security risks.

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!

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.

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.