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1. 6. 2026
1. 6. 2026JustGreen project aims to engage the V4 citizens in debates and other forms of public engagement around decarbonization in three areas that are intimately linked to their everyday lives: housing, transport, and the job market. The public engagement activities, along with the ancillary research, shall pinpoint specific obstacles citizens and communities encounter when implementing climate-friendly steps or adapting to the EU decarbonization policies.
Czech position towards e-mobility, ETS2 and SCF in 2025+
More info 31. 3. 2026
31. 3. 2026This project continues to monitor and assess the implementation of ETS2 and the allocation of SCF funds to ensure that resources are used effectively and equitably. At the same time, it provides an in-depth analysis of transport availability, accessibility, and affordability, while exploring sustainable mobility trends, innovations, and policy pathways that can strengthen long-term resilience.
Seznam Zprávy | “A Pyrrhic victory” — this is the reaction to the postponement of emission allowances.
More info 5. 11. 2025
5. 11. 2025EU environment ministers agreed to postpone the introduction of the ETS2 emissions trading system to 2028. While some states frame this as a victory, experts warn the delay will cause confusion and slow down essential green-transition investments. The Czech Republic also risks EU penalties or losing access to the Social Climate Fund if it refuses to implement ETS2 fully. Commented by Rebeka Hengalová, Research Fellow at the EUROPEUM Institute.
Hospodářské Noviny | Uncertainty surrounding ETS2 is slowing the Czech Republic’s access to billions in funds for households and businesses, an expert warns
More info 23. 10. 2025
23. 10. 2025The European Commission has introduced adjustments to the ETS2 emissions trading system, which will expand its impact to households and transport starting in 2027. A new, more flexible price mechanism will be implemented to prevent sharp increases in allowance prices. While the Czech government is presenting the changes as its success, the opposition considers them merely cosmetic and warns of further increases in heating and fuel costs. The issue was commented on for Hospodářské noviny by Rebeka Hengalová, Research Fellow at the EUROPEUM Institute.
Prague Climate Academy
More info 1. 10. 2025
1. 10. 2025In 2023, the Green Europe Team of the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM started a series of debates focused on communicating the topic of green transformation to the Czech public. The aim is to develop public debate and support journalists and civil society in informed discussions about climate change and climate policies. In its first year, the Prague Climate Academy focused on sustainability in transportation (decarbonizing road transport in connection with electromobility and the sustainability of transportation in Prague). In 2024, it continued with the topic of adapting cities to climate change and discussing the impacts of heatwaves on cities. The year 2025 brings the perspective of resilience, with a discussion of current trends in global temperature rise and extreme weather events, including their impacts on urban infrastructure and public health.
Green Broadcast
More info 31. 8. 2025
31. 8. 2025The project Green Broadcast was launched on 1 January 2025 and will be ongoing until 31 August 2025.
Booklet | Carbon Tax and Social Cohesion in Czechia
More info 22. 8. 2025
22. 8. 2025This brochure focuses on presenting facts about current strategies and their benefits not only for climate goals, but also for social cohesion. In particular, it uses the example of the expanded Emissions Trading System (ETS2) to illustrate possible ways of using revenues — through targeted investments that can help prevent deepening poverty and support the development of public goods.
The brochure was prepared as part of a media training seminar in the summer of 2025 and therefore reflects the current state of political affairs.
TN.cz | The European Commission Has Withdrawn the Directive on Greenwashing. It Is Moving Away From Climate Policies
More info 29. 7. 2025
29. 7. 2025Some companies or organizations present their products or services as more environmentally friendly than they actually are. This phenomenon is called greenwashing, and the European Commission is addressing this issue. Is it necessary to address it with directives? If so, will this place an additional bureaucratic burden on small businesses? Is the EU backing away from its "green" efforts? Rebeka Hengalová, a researcher at the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, answered these and other questions posed by moderator Michaela Indráková.
Novinky.cz | Survey: Most households reject the new allowances
More info 16. 7. 2025
16. 7. 2025Families are expected to pay significantly more in just a year and a half for heating with gas boilers or coal, as well as for petrol and diesel. Households are rejecting the idea, according to data from the STEM agency for the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM. Analyst Rebeka Hengalová from EUROPEUM commented on the issue for Novinky.cz.
Seznam Zprávy | Government and opposition fight permits, despite economic realities
More info 14. 7. 2025
14. 7. 2025The government wants to protect consumers from rising fossil fuel prices, but at the same time refuses to be part of the European ETS 2 emissions trading scheme, the proceeds of which are supposed to help households with the costs. Rebeka Hengalová, an analyst at the Europeum Institute, commented on the situation for Seznam Zprávy.
ČRo | Climate Target by 2040
More info 2. 7. 2025
2. 7. 2025We have committed ourselves to carbon neutrality in 2050, which is why we need to set milestones so that we work towards carbon neutrality incrementally, so that our efforts are not pushed back five to 12 years in 2048. Milestones are also important for predictability, not only for politicians but also for businesses and households. Rebeka Hengalová, researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Czech Radio.
iRozhlas | Politicians vs. Bart Simpson: Czechia Is Figuring Out Where to Send Billions to Tackle Transport Poverty
More info 20. 6. 2025
20. 6. 2025The Czech Republic could receive billions of Czech crowns from the European Union as of next year, among other things to address transport poverty. The Environment Ministry is finalising a plan that will determine how the money will be distributed. In a survey by the 2050 Institute, which we are exclusively publishing this week, at least a twentieth of people say the new system of emission allowances could cause them major problems. Demand responsive transport or school buses could help, experts suggest. Rebeka Hengalová, a researcher at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for iRozhlas.