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STVR | The European Commission has unveiled the 18th package of sanctions
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11. 6. 2025
11. 6. 2025The 18th sanctions package is on the table. The European Commission aims to increase pressure on Russia so that Moscow comes to the negotiating table and agrees to a ceasefire. The Commission plans to target both the Russian shadow fleet and Russian banks. Viktor Daněk, director of the Prague office of the EUROPEUM Institute,
commented for STVR.
ČRo Dvojka | Viktor Daněk’s perspective: Like a fish in water, but mute. Why is Czech EU Commissioner Síkela invisible at home?
More info 4. 6. 2025
4. 6. 2025Jozef Síkela has completed his first six months as EU Commissioner for International Partnerships. While abroad he negotiates on strategic raw materials, migration, and global investments, he remains virtually unknown in the Czech Republic. Why is he not visible, and what is the Czech Republic losing as a result? Deputy Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, Viktor Daněk, also reflects on the impact of the Bitcoin scandal in the Czech Republic and sheds light on the turbulent political developments in Poland, the Netherlands, and Romania.
ČT24 | Poland is waiting for the results of the presidential elections. Which direction will the country take?
More info 3. 6. 2025
3. 6. 2025Poland is waiting for the results of the presidential elections, which may influence not only domestic events but also the direction of foreign policy. While one candidate promises close cooperation with the US and support for Ukraine, the other advocates greater European integration and openly criticises the current direction. Viktor Daněk, director of the EUROPEUM Institute's Prague office, commented for ČT24.
ČRo Plus | What impact will the victory of opposition candidate Nawrocki in the presidential elections have on Poland’s position in the European Union?
More info 2. 6. 2025
2. 6. 2025The situation regarding the Polish presidential elections was commented on for ČRo Plus by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.
RTVS | Britain is considering a return to Erasmus+
More info 30. 5. 2025
30. 5. 2025The European Union and the United Kingdom are signalling a willingness to renew and strengthen their relationship, which has noticeably cooled after Brexit. In addition to the new defence agreement, both sides are preparing a return to an area that used to be a symbol of European cooperation: student exchanges. The UK could rejoin the Erasmus+ programme after years, which would mark a major reversal of London's previous approach and an important step towards rebuilding trust, especially among the younger generation. Viktor Daněk, director of the EUROPEUM Institute's Prague office, commented on the situation for RTVS.
Český rozhlas Plus | The future of duty-free imports from Ukraine is uncertain. EU ministers meet in Brussels
More info 26. 5. 2025
26. 5. 2025Two years ago, the European Union temporarily lifted tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural imports to support a country under attack by Russia. However, the duty-free regime is due to expire in less than two weeks and its future is uncertain. Member States' agriculture ministers are discussing the matter today in Brussels.
ČRo Plus | The victory of Nicușor Dan in Romanian presidential elections
More info 22. 5. 2025
22. 5. 2025Nicușor Dan's victory was in a way a surprise, because it seemed from the lead in the first round that mobilisation for him would be difficult, but in the end he mobilised an incredible number of people, even those who hold completely different political views. The key factor was that voters voted against Simioni rather than because Dan appealed to them so much. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.
ČRo Plus | What do the first steps of the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicate?
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22. 5. 2025On 9 May, the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Brussels and meet with senior EU officials. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.
ČT24 | What message do the results from Romania and Poland and the European reactions send to the EU
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19. 5. 2025The results of the presidential elections in Romania and Poland and their impact on the EU were commented on for ČT24 by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.
Radiožurnál | European Commission violated transparency rules, EU court rules
More info 14. 5. 2025
14. 5. 2025An EU court has ruled that the European Commission erred in refusing to publish text messages exchanged between its President Ursula von der Leyen and the CEO of Pfizer during the pandemic. The court said this breached transparency rules and the Commission's decision is annulled. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for Radiožurnál.
ČT24 | Europe as a Task conference opened in Prague
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12. 5. 2025President Petr Pavel opened the Europe as a Task conference, which is being held on the occasion of Europe Day and the 21st anniversary of the Czech Republic's accession to the EU. Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the theme of the conference directly from Prague Castle.
Reportér | Success in Brussels, silence at home. Czech politicians fail to sell Europe to voters
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30. 4. 2025Czech involvement in the European Union has long been ambivalent. The country has had a number of concrete successes, but these have gone largely unnoticed by the domestic public, which has traditionally been sceptical of European integration. The ANO movement entered politics with a pro-European stance, and Andrej Babiš managed to negotiate a number of advantages in the EU, but today his party ranks more among the critics. This ambivalent attitude is likely to persist after the upcoming autumn elections. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, writes for Reporter.