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ČRo Plus | What impact will the victory of opposition candidate Nawrocki in the presidential elections have on Poland’s position in the European Union?
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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?
More info 22. 5. 2025
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
More info 19. 5. 2025
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
More info 12. 5. 2025
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
More info 30. 4. 2025
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.
TN Live | The Czech Republic is finished with Russian oil. Consumption will now be covered by other supplies
More info 22. 4. 2025
22. 4. 2025For the first time in more than sixty years, the Czech Republic will be without Russian oil supplies. The newly secured crude supplies should cover all domestic consumption without depending on a single supplier. The country is thus fulfilling its commitment to the European Union and strengthening its energy security. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for TN Live.
Seznam Zprávy | Von der Leyen strengthens her position at the head of the EU
More info 19. 4. 2025
19. 4. 2025Ursula von der Leyen maintains a strong position in her second term as head of the European Commission. A politician shaped by political crises and known for her emphasis on executive decision-making, she continues to dominate on key defence issues. Although the newly created position of Defence Commissioner has quickly lost its importance, von der Leyen herself continues to set the direction - for example with her plan to mobilise hundreds of billions of euros to support European defence and Ukraine. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Seznam Zprávy.
ČRo Plus | A turnaround or another tactic? Trump talks about easy solutions to tariff disputes
More info 18. 4. 2025
18. 4. 2025Donald Trump says the United States is ready for a quick deal to resolve the tariff disputes. The statement comes as an encouraging sign after a period of uncertainty over the long-term strategy of US trade policy. Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for Czech Radio Plus.