At the EUROPEUM Institute and European Parliament Liaison Office organised event titled "Fires, Floods, and Extreme Weather – How Does the EU Help?", MEP Jan Farský assessed how well the EU’s crisis response tools have proven themselves. The European Union released over €114 million from the Solidarity Fund to support the Czech Republic after last year’s floods. According to Farský, this is proof that EU instruments—including the rescEU mechanism—are effective not only on paper but also in practice. In an interview with EUROPEUM, he discusses the importance of prevention, the role of municipalities, and why climate and crisis policies must go hand in hand.

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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!

Strengthening defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine are essential for stability, while investment in green technologies and modernising legislation has the potential to make Europe's economy more resilient and stronger. The Polish Presidency has been very active and clearly focused on security and defence. During its Presidency, it managed to approve the EUR 150 billion SAFE […]

At a summit in Brussels, the leaders of the 27 EU member states agree to extend sanctions against Russia for another six months. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on what else was agreed at the summit in an interview with TN Live presenter Bára Šimková.

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.

Jan Dusík is Deputy Director-General at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG ENV). In his role, he focuses on linking environmental policies to public health and the protection of marine ecosystems. Previously, he served as Minister of the Environment of the Czech Republic and as Regional Director of the United Nations Environment Programme at the GLOBSEC Security Conference, where we discussed the link between climate security and Europe's green transformation.

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.

Rikard Jozwiak is an accomplished journalist and seasoned EU observer currently serving as the Europe Editor at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in Prague. With two decades of experience reporting on European Union and NATO affairs, he is recognised for his sharp analysis and clear-eyed commentary on complex international developments. Prior to taking up his current post, Rikard was RFE/RL’s Brussels correspondent, where he covered numerous EU and NATO summits, European elections, and key international court rulings. His reporting has taken him across most European capitals as well as to Central Asia, offering him a rare front-row seat to Europe’s evolving role on the global stage. With a journalist’s instinct and geopolitical insight, Rikard remains one of the most respected voices interpreting Brussels politics for global audiences.

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.