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Seznam Zprávy | Von der Leyen strengthened, a debacle for Patriots
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10. 7. 2025
10. 7. 2025European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen survives a vote of no confidence. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for the Seznam Zprávy portal.
Právo | Von der Leyen will survive, but things are boiling over in the European Parliament
More info 10. 7. 2025
10. 7. 2025Viktor Daňek, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the no-confidence vote in the European Commission for the daily Právo.
Český rozhlas | Viktor Daněk: Emission allowances are here to stay
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4. 7. 2025Nearly two-thirds of Czech households are opposed to a fee on emitted emissions being reflected in the prices of petrol, diesel, coal, and natural gas. This is shown by sociological data gathered by the EUROPEUM Institute in cooperation with the STEM agency. The findings were commented on for Czech Radio by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Prague Office.
Právo | Emission Allowances: Czech Republic Misses the Mark Again
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4. 7. 2025The expansion of the EU’s emission trading system to cover transport and heating brings serious implications for Czech households and public finances. Why did the Czech Republic fall behind once again — and what are the consequences? The situation is analyzed by Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director and Head of the Prague Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
CNN Prima News | Support of Ukraine in Europe
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1. 7. 2025The Czech Republic is at the tail end of support if we ask about convinced supporters, but at the same time there is a large part of the population that is somewhere in between, not completely convinced, but at the same time realising that it is now more important to maintain support and would like to discuss what form it will take. But it is somewhat shocking how far support has fallen, at the beginning of the war the Czech Republic was one of the strongest supporters and we very quickly lost the confidence of the public. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for CNN Prima News.
ČT24 | European Leaders' Summit in Brussels
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28. 6. 2025The European Union is only strong in foreign policy when there is unity, otherwise states look for alternative methods and scenarios. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČT24.
TN Live | Russia's imperial ambitions are a threat, says Daněk. Creating an EU army is beyond reality
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26. 6. 2025Russia's imperial aggressive ambitions and the danger of further developments in Ukraine remain the main security risk for the European Union from 2022, Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, told TN Live. He also discussed the future of EU defence with presenter Bára Šimková.
Bruselské chlebíčky | How the EU is marketed in the Czech Republic and what is the politicians' fault
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23. 6. 2025Bruselské chlebíčky celebrates three years since its first edition. Originally, the podcast was to be published only during the six-month Czech EU presidency in 2022. However, it was the leadership of the EU Councils and the increased media interest in it that partly contributed to a change in the perception of the EU27 in the Czech Republic, the approach to it and the view of the Czech Republic in Brussels. Nevertheless, the situation is still not ideal, as all the former and current authors of Bruselské chlebíčky including Viktor Daňek, Deputy Director of EUROPEUM Institute, agree in this birthday episode.
ČRo Plus | According to the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Google should be fined for abusing its dominant position on the market
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19. 6. 2025Why is Google unlikely to succeed with its appeal?The situation regarding the opinion of the European Court of Justice on the record fine imposed on Google for violating competition rules was commented on for ČRo Plus by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Prague Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
STVR | The European Commission has unveiled the 18th package of sanctions
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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?
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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?
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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.