How ETS2 can be effectively implemented in Central and Eastern European countries? Come listen and discuss as the EU advances its climate policies, these countries face specific challenges and opportunities related to affordability, energy systems, and public acceptance.

European Thursdays over a Beer continue! We’ll meet again on April 23 for an informal discussion focused on foreign policy and current European issues, as always in Smíchov.

Join us for the next installment in our series of open debates, “What’s New in the European Parliament?” This time, we’ll discuss whether the 28th regime will give European startups the boost they’re expecting.

The Europe as a Task 2026 conference at Prague Castle will welcome one of today’s most prominent European leaders—Finnish President Alexander Stubb will participate as the keynote speaker on the first day of the event.

Come to our next Café Collaborations: Cities for Cars or for People? How to Modernize Transport Systems – and How to Pay for Them? Join us for an engaging discussion on how we can rethink and modernise mobility.

Over the past 15 years, the New Green Savings program has played a significant role in financing energy-efficient renovations. The program is now undergoing changes. What do these new changes mean for applicants, and how do they differ from the past? Join us to discuss this timely topic with experts and the general public.

The kick-off workshop for the EU-funded Build Fair project will bring together partners from the Czech Republic, Estonia, Ireland, Spain, and Romania and launch an important discussion on how citizens perceive fairness in the EU’s migration and digital policies.

European Thursdays over beer continue! Once again, we can meet for an informal debate focused on foreign policy and current European issues on March 26, traditionally in Smíchov.

The framework of the 28th Regime, developed in response to the Letta Report, aims primarily to support startups and scale-ups by strengthening the single market and removing internal barriers. It should allow companies to choose between a national and a European legal form, simplify administrative procedures, and support capital gains and cross-border growth for European companies. Can it really help? What specific changes does the proposal bring, and does it have a chance to fulfill its potential, or will it remain just another unused tool?

The debate will follow up on the Draghi Report—we will explore the topic of the European Union’s competitiveness at a time when the global environment is changing rapidly. We will focus on the role of Central and Eastern European countries, which today face not only intensifying international competition but also rapid technological development and growing geopolitical tensions.

Over the past 15 years, the New Green Savings program has significantly helped Czech households finance energy-efficient renovations. But what is the future of the program once the funds have been exhausted?

On March 18, at the “Science for Climate Action 2026” conference in Brussels, we presented our JustGreen project as part of a session focused on the experiences of citizens in the V4 countries with the green transition and its impact on their daily lives. Rebeka Hengalová, Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, outlined the project’s main objectives and findings.

Are you a student in Brussels or planning a visit? Don't miss our event Inside a Think Tank: Projects and Student Opportunities in Brussels. Join us for an interactive discussion about the work of think tanks and opportunities for students interested in international relations, EU policy, and public affairs.

This Thursday, March 12, Prague will host an English-language debate entitled Café Collaborations: Housing Accessible to All – Old and Young? Reality or Utopia? Together with experts from Austria, Spain, and the Czech Republic, we will explore why affordable housing in Czechia continues to be such a challenge and what we can learn from the experiences of other European countries.

Come by on February 26th at 5:00 PM to Pauwel Kwak Bierhuis for an informal debate on what EU membership really means for Central Europe. This session's Hot Take: > "Central Europe has adopted the Western standard of living but rejects Western standards of behavior—essentially: 'Gimme the money and keep your values.'" This time, we’ll […]

The year 2026 will bring new challenges for the European Union. Join us on 12 January 2026 to discuss them at a debate from the series ‘What’s New in the European Parliament?’.