The European agency Frontex has released data on the number of migrants arriving in the European Union. This year, it recorded a third less migrants who have entered the Union illegally compared to last year. What are the reasons behind the decrease in migrant numbers? Did the failed agreement between the United Kingdom and Rwanda have an impact? Will the recently approved migration pact, which will come into effect in two years, also help? Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented on this for Novinky.cz.
Zjistit víceThe United Kingdom is preparing for a major summit of the European Political Community (EPC). After the Czech Republic, Moldova, and Spain, Britain is only the fourth hosting country. Among other topics, the states will discuss Ukraine and illegal migration. On a bilateral level, the Czech Republic will sign a security agreement with Ukraine. Jana Juzová, a researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the summit for Euractiv.cz.
Zjistit víceThe United Kingdom has finally found common ground with the EU regarding the provisions of the Northern Ireland Protocol. The current British prime minister can take credit for what three prime ministers failed to do before. So does Britain's foreign policy stand on a shoulder of one man's personal connections? The question answered our Katřina Horáková in her blog.
Zjistit víceThe head of our Brussels office, Žiga Faktor, commented on Český Rozhlas Plus the European Commission's proposals for changes to the Brexit agreement.
Zjistit víceTom Baker wrote the EU Monitor on the trilateral agreement between the US, UK and Australia. Following Australia's decision to join a new trilateral security pact with the United States and the United Kingdom, known as AUKUS, the EU-Australia free trade agreement is in danger of falling apart.
Zjistit více PDFIn a blog post, Charlotte Bufano writes about what Mario Draghi's government can mean for Italy's climate policy and the European Green Deal.
Zjistit víceCharlotte Bufano v blogovém článku píše o tom, co může vláda Maria Draghiho znamenat pro italskou klimatickou politiku a Zelenou dohodu pro Evropu.
Zjistit víceThe director of our Institute, Vladimir Bartovic, expressed his position on the current Brexit situation for the iDnes.cz and MF DNES servers yesterday. Above all, he commented on whether or not will the United Kingdom be able to conclude a trade deal with the EU by the end of this year.
Zjistit víceThe director of our Institute, Vladimír Bartovic, provided a commentary for the ČT24 regarding the negotiation of the terms of trade relations between the EU and the United Kingdom. These negotiations should be concluded by the end of 2020. If this does not happen trade relations will take place under the terms of the World Trade Organization.
Zjistit víceOur associate research fellow Zuzana Stuchlíková commented on the EU Summit in Brussels, where representatives of member states met to discuss important topics, including future relations with the United Kingdom or the tightening of emission targets for 2030. The commentary summarizes the important points of the summit and the results of the first day of negotiations.
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