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The role of the Czech Republic and EU competitiveness, economic security, relations with the US and China, and the Global Gateway strategy | Background paper of the National Convention on European Union
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21. 10. 2025
21. 10. 2025Economic security and competitiveness are becoming key issues for the European Union in order to maintain its global position and internal stability. The EU faces a long-term lag behind the United States in innovation and technology, while pressure from China and other economic rivals is growing. A new wave of American protectionism, geopolitical upheavals caused by Russian aggression, and the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic have exposed the vulnerability of the European economy and its dependence on external supply chains. The European Commission has therefore presented a set of initiatives – from the Competitiveness Compass to the Clean Industry Agreement – aimed at strengthening resilience, reducing dependence on third countries, and streamlining the business environment. The Global Gateway initiative, which aims to diversify European trade and supply relations through strategic investments and partnerships, is also an important tool for strengthening the Union's global role. Given the strong industrial orientation and openness of the Czech economy, it is essential for Czechia to actively engage in these debates and formulate its priorities within the European economic security strategy.
National Convent | The Union and its Defence The impact of geopolitics, transatlantic relations and technological developments on the security of the European continent
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17. 12. 2024The European security environment has changed fundamentally over the past decade in response to growing geopolitical risks. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the growing influence of authoritarian powers such as China and Russia, and escalating tensions in key regions such as the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific are reshaping the way Europe views its security and defence. These challenges are leading to a deepening of defence cooperation within and outside the EU, which includes the development of new policies, structures and initiatives, and cooperation with NATO also underlines the need for strategic alignment between European and transatlantic partners. Written by EUROPEUM Institute researcher Zuzana Krulichová and research associate fellow Tereza Novotná.
Statement on the National Convention | The Union and its defence
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2. 12. 2024Over the past decade, the European security environment has undergone significant changes, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Middle East to China's growing geopolitical ambitions. Europe is thus compelled to expand defence cooperation and strengthen its defence and security capabilities. These developments are accelerating EU Member States' efforts to develop robust common security and defence structures and policies to ensure the EU's stable position in the global geopolitical order. Writes EUROPEUM Institute researchers Zuzana Krulichová and Danielle Piatkiewicz and Associate Research Fellow Tereza Novotná.
National Convention on the EU | Recommendation: response to the US Inflation Reduction Act
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10. 5. 2023Our Associate Research Fellow Tereza Novotná and our Senior Research Fellow Kateřina Davidová wrote recommendations arising from the roundtable discussion of the National Convention on the EU held on 28 April 2023 on the topic "Reactions to the US Inflation Reduction Act".
National Convention on the EU | Background paper: reaction to the US Inflation Reduction Act
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25. 4. 2023Kateřina Davidová and Tereza Novotná prepared a background paper for the Round Table of the National Convention on the EU on Reactions to the US Inflation Reduction Act. Three main questions are put to the Roundtable: What impact can the IRA have on Transatlantic relations and free trade in general, and how should the EU try to actively shape these relations? How can the EU ensure the competitiveness and strengthen the productivity of its industry in the future and promote the development of EU produced green technologies? How will the changes affect the Czech Republic directly and how should the Czech Republic proceed within the EU to avoid being left behind in the "green race"? Which specific climate-neutral (net-zero) industrial sectors should the Czech Republic focus on?
National Convention on the EU: RECOMMENDATION: EU relations with the Indo-Pacific region from the perspective of the Czech Republic
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2. 5. 2022The latest National Convention on the EU took place on 29 April 2022. Here is a summary of the main points discussed at the Convention. The recommendations were prepared by Tereza Novotná and Alexandra Visnerová.
National Convention on the EU: EU relations with the Indo-Pacific region from the perspective of the Czech Republic
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25. 4. 2022Tereza Novotná, Senior Associate Research Fellow, and Alexandra Visnerova, project manager, prepared a background paper on EU-Indo-Pacific relations from the perspective of the Czech Republic. How will the new geopolitical context resulting from the war in Ukraine affect the Indo-Pacific region, including relations with China, and how should the EU respond? Which other partners should the EU work with and which ones should the Czech Republic focus on as a priority during its EU Council Presidency? Which sectors within the European Indo-Pacific Strategy should the EU focus on most and which should the Czech Republic prioritise during its Presidency of the Council?
RECOMMENDATION: National Convention on EU Affairs: Strategic autonomy of the European Union
More info 7. 6. 2021
7. 6. 2021We bring you a summary and recommendations resulting from the National Convention on the EU on strategic autonomy of the European Union, which took place on May 22 in the online environment and of which our institute is a guarantor.
National Convention on EU Affairs: Strategic autonomy of the European Union
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18. 5. 2021Our institute is a guarantee of the National Convention on EU Affairs on the topic of Strategic autonomy of the European Union, which will take place online on Friday 21 May.
What’s wrong with the EU policy towards North Korea and how to fix it
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10. 3. 2020Our senior associate research fellow Tereza Novotná wrote an article about the EU policy towards North Korea.
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un need the European Union
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6. 6. 2019Tereza Novotná from the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy and her colleague published the article "Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un need the European Union" in a prestigious academic journal Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Commentary: European Elections
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27. 5. 2019Experts from EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy present you with their reactions to the European Parliament elections, which took place last week.