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The 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.

Experts warn that Europe and the United States should try to reduce their dependence on Chinese industry. The situation was commented on by Zuzana Krulichová, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute.

This would be a strategic move from the position of individual states, as we have long neglected defence and security and have relied on the US. However, the situation is also very serious, and we are seeing continued Russian aggression against Ukraine, and Mark Rutte agrees with security experts that Russia will be able to attack a NATO state within five years. Martin Vokálek, the executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Horizont 24.

The European Commission has expanded the list of airlines banned from operating in European Union countries. It has newly added all airlines certified in Tanzania and Suriname due to serious and systemic deficiencies in aviation oversight in those countries. Although the measure does not directly affect the Czech Republic, it may impact some Czech travelers—there is a risk of canceled or rerouted flights. Filip Křenek, an analyst from the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for Ekonomický deník.

If the Slovak Prime Minister were to vote against the sanctions, he could block the renewal of the entire sanctions package. In July, the package is set to expire, including measures such as restricting Russian banks’ access to the SWIFT system and banning pro-Russian media from the European market. This was commented on for Deník N by Zuzana Krulichová, an analyst at the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM.

The situation regarding the trade war was commented on for Televizní noviny by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

Jozef 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.

Poland 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.

Jozef Síkela (STAN) has completed his first six months as EU Commissioner for International Partnerships. He has visited 17 countries on three continents on topics ranging from lithium mining in Chile to transport in Central Asia to education in Africa. His appointment has been hailed as a success by the government, particularly due to his “strong economic portfolio”. However, experts point out that it is too early to really assess his work - there are repeated criticisms of poor communication. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, and analyst Zuzana Krulichová commented for iRozhlas.

The situation regarding the Polish presidential elections was commented on for ČRo Plus by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.

The EUROPEUM Institute, together with the organization Change for the Better, organized a seminar where Czech businesses had a unique opportunity to formulate a common position on the implementation of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and to discuss its impact on the Czech industrial sector.

Valencia welcomes European politicians with banners in hand. Their message is clear: the resignation of regional Prime Minister Carlos Mazón (Partido Popular), whom they hold fully responsible for the mishandling of the floods. The situation was commented on for CNN Prima News by Carlos Gómez del Tronc, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute and head of the Just Europe project.