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Viktor Daněk

Executive Deputy Director and Head of Prague Office
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Viktor Daněk

Executive Deputy Director and Head of Prague Office

Before entering the NGO sphere, Viktor Daněk worked for almost ten years as a journalist. During his time with the public service Czech radio, he focused mainly on covering EU affairs. He spent almost five years as a permanent correspondent in Brussels, where he cooperated with other media outlets. Before his career in journalism, he gained experience in the area of marketing and communication in the Česká spořitelna banking group and at the Czech Technical University in Prague. He holds university degrees in Media Studies and International Relations.
Viktor Daněk joined the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy in October 2023. He continues to be active in the media as a freelancer. His main areas of interest are institutional questions of European integration, globalisation and the EU’s climate and migration policy.

ČRo Plus | Trump's tariffs on Europe

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31. 7. 2025
How long will the new US-EU tariff agreement last? Viktor Daněk, Deputy Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented on its possible duration and impact for Czech Radio Plus.

ČRo Plus | Will the New Anti-Corruption Law Restore the Trust of the Ukrainian public?

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31. 7. 2025
Obnoví nový protikorupční zákon důvěru ukrajinské veřejnosti? Hlasování o zákonu pro ČRo Plus okomentoval Viktor Daněk, zástupce výkonného ředitele Institutu pro evropskou politiku EUROPEUM.

Deník N | Will a 'European Idea' Cost Us Thousands?

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31. 7. 2025
The extension of emission allowances may be one of the main issues of the autumn campaign. Viktor Daněk, deputy executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented on it for Deník N's podcast Vrtěti psem - where did this EU change come from, why is it important and who bears political responsibility for it?

Právo | The EU has accepted absurd conditions

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29. 7. 2025
The European Union has agreed to the terms of a trade agreement with the US that many consider to be one-sidedly disadvantageous. Although the agreed 15% tariff is intended to mitigate the effects of a possible conflict, critics say it is not a solution that will ensure long-term stability. The EU has apparently agreed to "absurd" demands in order to prevent greater economic damage. Viktor Daněk, director of the Prague office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on this for the daily newspaper Právo.

Český rozhlas | Trump's meeting with Ursula von der Leyen

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27. 7. 2025
Trump is pressuring Europe with tariffs and setting conditions for an agreement. The EU is responding with its own list of sanctions. How close is a deal, and who holds the stronger position? The situation was commented on by Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director and Head of the Prague Office.

Ta3| Tremors in Ukraine Following Zelensky’s Move

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24. 7. 2025
Has Zelensky Shut the Door to the European Union? The situation surrounding the protests in response to President Zelensky’s decision to limit anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine was commented on for TA3 by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Prague Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

CNN Prima news | EU Migration Policy

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20. 7. 2025
EU migration policy was commented on for CNN Prima News by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Prague Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

Český rozhlas | The 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia is now a reality

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18. 7. 2025
Another one – the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia is now a reality. After Slovakia withdrew its objections, the package was finally approved today in Brussels by the EU affairs ministers. The new sanctions mainly target the Russian banking and energy sectors. Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director and Head of the Prague Office, commented on the matter for Czech Radio.

Český rozhlas | Slovakia stalls new EU sanctions, seeks exemption for Russian gas

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15. 7. 2025
The Slovak representative was instructed to request a postponement of the EU vote on sanctions against Russia. Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for Czech Radio PLUS.

ČT24 | Trump's tariffs have frozen negotiations. The EU is now hesitant about what his real goal is

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14. 7. 2025
While the United States and the European Union seemed close to a trade deal, US President Donald Trump suddenly announced 30% tariffs on European goods. The decision comes as negotiations are almost at an end, with European diplomats speculating whether this is a definitive break-up or a pressure tactic by Washington. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, comments on the situation for ČT24.

Český rozhlas | Compliance may play a bigger role in the post-2028 budget

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11. 7. 2025
The European Commission is preparing a proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework for the period 2028-2035. This budget will determine how much money will be spent on different EU policies - from agriculture to digitalisation - and what the Union's priorities will be in the next decade. Alongside debates on the level of contributions, there is also expected to be an emphasis on greater control over who is entitled to European money. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, comments on the situation for Radiožurnál.

RTVS | European Commission sustains appeal

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10. 7. 2025
Návrh na odvolání v Evropském parlamentu neuspěl ani ve frakci, která jej předložila. K situaci se pro RTVS vyjádřil Viktor Daněk, výkonný zástupce ředitele a vedoucí pražské kanceláře Institutu EUROPEUM.
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