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How strong will the next European Commission be and what will be its position on the core and the Green Deal? What has enabled agreement on the three controversial candidates for European Commissioner? Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Radiožurnál.

The factions of the European Parliament approved all the candidates for the new European Commission. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČT24.

The European Parliament has just finished the hearing of the candidates for European Commissioner, but we do not know the results yet. So how did they do and what happens next? For Slovakian STVR commented Žiga Faktor, Deputy Director and Head of EUROPEUM's Brussels office.

Are you interested in how Jozef Síkela will stand up to MEPs and how he will respond to their questions? Do you want to know how the "grilling" process, or confirmation hearings of candidates before committees, works? Come to the live stream directly from Brussels and listen to our guests' commentary!

In the European Union, the outcome of the US presidential election is eagerly awaited. Transatlantic relations are crucial for the European continent. At the moment, they are extremely good; whether they will continue to be so after the elections is questionable. A change in the White House may affect more than one sphere in the European Union. From trade to industry to security. Danielle Piatkiewicz, researcher for EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.

On Monday, the European Parliament will hold the first hearings with the candidates for the new European Commissioners. Jozef Síkela will appear before MEPs on Wednesday. If all the candidates are successful, the new European Commission could be operational from 1st December. Martin Vokálek, executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČT24.

The European Parliament is taking its time - even after a quarter of a year, it still has not decided on the possible lifting of Jana Nagyová's parliamentary immunity. This is also blocking the Czech judiciary - the High Court cannot yet decide on the appeal in the Čapí hnízdo case. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Seznam Zprávy.

MEPs in Strasbourg will vote on a loan of up to 900 billion crowns to Ukraine. This should be covered by the proceeds from frozen Russian assets. Other topics to be discussed include the EU's draft budget for next year and the situation in Lebanon. Martin Vokálek, executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for CNN Prima News.

At the summit in Brussels, the European Union heads of state and government agreed to speed up the return of failed asylum seekers back to their countries. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Radio Prostor.

Deputy Director and Head of the Brussels Office Žiga Faktor commented on the relationship between the European Union and Tunisia in the wake of the presidential elections for the Slovakian Radio.

Rising prices, defence of the country and migration are topics that motivated Czechs to participate in the European Parliament elections this June. Although similar issues have drawn voters to the polls in other EU countries, Czech turnout remains far below average. However, the real impact of European regulations is making more and more Czechs interested in the elections. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for iDnes.cz.

Despite the fact that women make up half of the population, they are still not equally represented in the key institutions of the European Union, even in leadership positions. The European Parliament and the European Commission are taking a number of steps to improve gender equality, both internally and towards the public. Adéla Gajdošíková writes in her blog what the current representation in these institutions looks like and what concrete measures they are taking.