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ČT24 | European Leaders' Summit in Brussels
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28. 6. 2025
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
More info 26. 6. 2025
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.
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. 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+
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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
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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.