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Cities around the world are looking for ways to adapt to increasingly frequent and intense heat waves. One of the most effective strategies is the expansion of green infrastructure, which can significantly reduce temperatures and improve the quality of life for residents. Czech cities, including Prague, are already taking the first steps towards implementing these measures, although there are still many challenges to overcome. Katarína Svitková, Associate Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Czech radio.

Europe is looking for a new political leader. With traditional European powers like Germany and France mired in their own problems, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is coming to the fore. She has been named Italy's most influential politician by the website Politico. For the main evening broadcast of TV Nova commented deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk.

The enlargement to include Bulgaria and Romania from January 1, 2025 will be confirmed by EU interior ministers in Brussels today. Austria announced on Monday that it will no longer block the full accession of the two countries. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, comments for ČRo Plus.

At their meeting in Brussels today, EU interior ministers are expected to approve the full admission of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area from January 1, next year. Austria, a long-time critic of such a move, has confirmed it will not oppose it. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented live in Czech TV daily broadcast.

Currently, the energy mix in the Czech Republic consists mainly of nuclear and coal power, with some secondary input from renewable sources. Coal-fired power plants are to be phased out by 2033 as part of the country's climate mitigation efforts, so the country will be dependent on nuclear and renewables to meet future electricity demand, which is likely to grow due to the shift to electromobility. EUROPEUM Institute researcher Rebeka Hengalová and analyst Filip Křenek commented for bne IntelliNews.

The European Union plans to significantly increase recycling in the automotive industry through a new End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation. Although the Czech Republic supports the circular economy in general, representatives of the automotive industry and the Ministry of Industry and Trade warn of potential negative impacts. Analyst of EUROPEUM Institute Filip Křenek commented for Euractiv.cz.

What Věra Jourová, the highest-ranking Czech in Europe, learned about the behind-the-scenes world of politics, business and power? Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented to the weekly Respekt magazine.

The countries of the European Union are at odds over the free trade agreement with Mercosur. Some member states are in favour, some against. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.

The government has fallen in France, early elections are coming in Germany. Europe's two strongest economies are in political crisis. Tereza Novotná, Associate Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Radio Prostor.

In South Korea, President Jun Sok-yol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing alleged sympathies of the opposition with North Korea. The attempted coup failed, but the shock in Seoul remains. Why did these events unfold? And what consequences will the failed coup have? Tereza Novotná, an Associate Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented the events on 5:59 podcast of Seznam Zprávy.

President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared martial law in South Korea. Is this a purely domestic political issue? What does this mean for the country in the future? Tereza Novotná, an Associate Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČT24.

Martial law, which was declared by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday night, lasted six hours. South Koreans have been in the streets ever since, demanding the President's resignation or impeachment. EUROPEUM Institute Associate Research Fellow Tereza Novotná commented on the situation for iRozhlas.cz.