During the recent summit, politicians came to discuss key issues regarding the situation in Ukraine, the Middle East, relations with Turkey, and the competitiveness of the European Union against the United States and China. Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, Martin Vokálek, provided commentary for TN.cz. According to him, it is crucial for Czech politicians and diplomats to be actively engaged in these discussions.
Show moreIn September 2023, Lampedusa, a small Italian island, faced an unprecedented surge in arrivals, sparking a heated debate within the EU. With conflicting perspectives from leaders like Ursula Von der Leyen, the focus has shifted from humanitarian aid to security concerns. This blog written by Nicolas Rouillard explores the complexities of the crisis, the divergent opinions, and the critical decisions ahead that could reshape Europe's approach to migration.
Show moreOur research associate Alexnad Lagazzi commented for ČT24 on the current situation of the newly formed Italian government. What is the current state of the government and what will the opposition come up with? How will the government revise the reforms that lead to EU support and how will Italy's foreign policy evolve?
Show moreItaly has a new government headed by Giorgia Meloni. She took over from her predecessor Mario Draghi on Sunday and was sworn in by President Sergio Mattarella on Saturday. Meloni will lead Italy's most right-wing government since World War II, with Matteo Salvini of the right-wing League of the North party and Antonio Tajani of the conservative Up Italy party as her deputies. The first steps of the new Italian prime minister were outlined by our Associate Research Fellow Alexandr Lagazzi for Czech Radio.
Show moreWho is Giorgia Meloni? How much does she claim the legacy of Benito Mussolini? What will her government look like and what can it mean for Italy? For the podcast "Kam pak?" on the topic of Italy's incoming new government, commented our researcher and Italy expert, Alexandre Lagazzi.
Show moreWe would like to invite you to a debate in the EU± series, this time on the topic "The Italian elections - a tragedy or a promise for the future?" The debate will take place on 11 October 2022, 16:00 - 17:15 via Facebook Live.
Show moreA right-wing coalition triumphed in early elections for the first time since the end of the Second World War, with the most successful party being the Brothers of Italy, led by the controversial Giorgia Meloni. Is the incoming prime minister a populist or will she commit to serious politics? Why is the European Union itself worried about her victory? Our research fellow Alexandr Lagazzi contributed to the debate.
Show moreOne of the other evaluation of the Italian elections by our research associate Alexandre Lagazzi. In this interview, he discusses the election results, the future of Italy after the elections, which parties will form the Italian government, and whether or how support for Ukraine will continue.
Show moreAs expected, Italians chose the right in the early elections. According to commentators, the winner of the election is clearly the Brothers of Italy party, whose leader Giorga Meloni has already announced that she is ready to govern. Our research associate Alexandr Lagazzi also analysed this topic for Český rozhlas.
Show moreThe winner of the Italian elections is now clear, where will the change come? Who is Giorgia Meloni? What can Italians expect from the new government? And how has this election been affected by the war in Ukraine and the looming energy crisis? Our research associate Alexandre Lagazzi commented on these questions and the election results.
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