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Deník N | Permanent controls at German borders? Collapse of trust and violation of legislation, experts say

31. 1. 2025
The heated election campaign in Germany brought about the breaking of two taboos: the consideration of permanent border controls and the CDU/CSU cooperation with the AfD. Experts interviewed expect emotions to cool down after the elections, but warn of a "flagrant" violation of European law and the disintegration of the Schengen system. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník N.

ČRo Plus | Europe suffers from Peter Pan syndrome. To be competitive, it must not be afraid to grow, says analyst Daněk

31. 1. 2025
The European Commission has presented a competitiveness compass to tackle expensive energy, dependence on fossil fuel imports and the growing influence of China. Its guiding principle is less bureaucracy, more innovation. "The objectives are going in the right direction, the problem is that paper can take a lot. And Europe is good at painting grand strategies," recalls Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM institute and former correspondent for Czech Radio in Brussels.

Hospodářské noviny | Czech Republic sends a new man to Brussels. He will have more influence than many ministers

30. 1. 2025
Make Permanent Representation Great Again!" This sentence was sent to HN by one of the key employees of the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic in Brussels, i.e. the embassy to the European Union, reacting to the fact that the new ambassador Vladimír Bärtl will take over the leadership of the embassy from Saturday 1 February. He has an excellent reputation among diplomats and EU experts.b

TN.cz | European Commission presents a plan to kick-start the European economy

29. 1. 2025
The European Commission has presented a competitiveness compass to guide the work of the European Commission in this mandate. It is simply a blueprint for how to reduce Europe's decline in the global market. For TN.cz commented project coordinator and analyst at EUROPEUM Institute Filip Křenek.

Hospodářské noviny | Cancel the Green Deal, as Babiš wants? Completely absurd. But there is a way to change

27. 1. 2025
Andrej Babiš, on behalf of the Czech Republic, has endorsed the Green Deal's goals repeatedly. Now he says he wants to abolish it. How to understand this? Deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk commented for Hospodářské noviny.

STVR | How the rise of populist and right-wing parties will affect EU environmental policy

23. 1. 2025
In recent years, we have seen a rise in the influence of populist and right-wing parties across Europe, raising questions about the future direction of EU politics. What impact might their strengthening position have on environmental priorities? Will the EU's climate targets be slowed down or will new approaches emerge? Rebeka Hengalová, a research fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Slovakian radio STVR.

STVR | Poland's priority is EU security

22. 1. 2025
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk presents the priorities of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union to MEPs. In January, Warsaw replaced Budapest and is focusing on strengthening the security of the continent. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Slovakian STVR.

ČRo Plus | Donald Trump's accession to office will affect the alliance between Germany and France

22. 1. 2025
Emmanuel Macron said that Europe must protect its sovereignty in the context of Donald Trump's return to the White House and his first steps in office. Olaf Scholz, for his part, said that Europe must remain strong. How will the new US President, and the changes of government in Germany and France, affect their alliance? Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.

Sestry.eu | Polish Presidency of the European Union

22. 1. 2025
Warsaw took over the EU Council Presidency in the face of major global and European challenges: in addition to Russia's war in Ukraine, also the start of Donald Trump's presidency, the German elections and the political crisis in France. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Sestry.eu.

STVR | EU can be the key in maintaining ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

21. 1. 2025
The conflict in the Middle East has further intensified the fighting within the European Union. Some states are on the side of Israel, others on the side of the Palestinian Hamas movement. Brussels was not formally involved in the ceasefire agreement, but the European Union supported the signing of the ceasefire from the start and can play an important role now in implementing the agreement and ensuring that it is respected. Researcher Danielle Piatkiewicz at EUROPEUM Institute commented for Slovakian STVR.

Horizont ČT24 | European countries are preparing for Donald Trump's presidency

21. 1. 2025
On Monday, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. In his inaugural speech, he did not mention Europe even once. What message does this send? Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute Martin Vokálek commented for Horizont ČT24.

ČTK | You can't fully prepare for Trump, but there is a difference between rhetoric and actions

20. 1. 2025
The European Union is awaiting the first steps of the new American leader with concern, especially in terms of support for Ukraine and the economic sphere. Trump has made no secret of the fact that he would substantially reduce funding for a country that has been resisting Russian aggression for almost three years. The prospect of higher US tariffs on all incoming goods is also another uncertainty. Research fellow at EUROPEUM Institute Danielle Piatkiewicz commented for Czech Press Agency.
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