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#25 Café Evropa - How are the assistants of the new MEPs living in Brussels?

How are the assistants of the new MEPs living in Brussels? Jolana Humpálová talks about this with Adam Trunečka and Markéta Plesníková in the new episode of Café Evropa. Both have completed a quarter of a year in the teams of new MEPs - how do they feel in the so-called "EU bubble"? What do they have to do during a normal working day? What tasks do they get? Apart from the professional part, the administrative part is also important - what do they have to be prepared for? And how did they find moving to Brussels?

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21. November 2024

20 years in the EU: what membership has given and taken away from Žďár nad Sázavou

This time, we are heading to Žďár nad Sázavou for a series of regional Café Evropa debates. What do you think of the Czech Republic's 20 years in the EU? What has the EU given and taken away from you? Are you worried about the changes brought about by the Migration Pact or the Green Deal? Do you want to know how your town could make better use of EU subsidies?
3. December 2024

20 years in the EU: what has membership given and taken away from Trinec?

We are headed to Třinec with regional Café Evropa debates! What do you think of the Czech Republic's 20 years in the EU? Are you worried about what the migration pact, the Green Deal will bring? Have European subsidies helped the development of the city? What has the EU given and taken away from you?
4. December 2024

20 years in the EU: what membership has given and taken away from Strakonice

We would like to invite you to the next Café Evropa regional debate. In Strakonice we will discuss not only what 20 years of EU membership has given the town, but also how to take advantage of the subsidies offered by the European Union or how to cope with challenges such as the Green Deal or the Migration Pact.
19. November 2024

Café Evropa | 20 years in the EU: what membership has given and taken away from Stary Plzenec

Come and debate at the next Café Evropa regional debate series! This time we will be in Starý Plzenec. What do you think of the Czech Republic's 20 years in the EU? Are you worried about what the migration pact, the Green Deal will bring? Have European subsidies helped the development of the town? We want to hear from you!
17. November 2024

Café Evropa | Public podcast recording - Will traditional media survive the 21st century?

How is media created today? Do they interest the younger generation? And do the traditional ones have a chance to survive the 21st century - or will other platforms replace them? Come and discuss with our guests on the live Café Evropa podcast and celebrate 35 years of freedom of speech, so pop by Korzo Národní for the celebrations!
14. November 2024

Debate | Democracy in Action: Unpacking the ‘Super Year’ of Elections and the Future of Election Integrity

This event will delve into the "super year" of elections occurring in key regions such as Taiwan, the EU´s European Parliamentary elections, the United Kingdom, the United States, Indonesia, and India. Since the critical 2016 US presidential election, the focus on election integrity has evolved from foreign interference and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to threats posed by AI models and deepfake videos. Those who meddle in elections aim to weaken democratic foundations and erode trust in government institutions and factual information.
13. November 2024

Debate | Elections in Moldova and Georgia: What implications they bring to the EU and NATO?

Recent elections in Moldova and Georgia have vital local impacts and can shape both countries’ relations with the European Union and NATO. What direction will they take? How will this affect not only Europe's, but also the world’s security?
13. November 2024

Debate | The Impact on EU Enlargement and Democracy - Case Studies from V4 Media

The debate summarises the outcomes of the research conducted in all four V4 countries. Focusing on V4 mainstream media, the four country studies combine both sides of news production and consumption by analysing the narratives about the future of Ukraine vis-à-vis EU accession, but also how news audiences in these four countries reflect on the most frequent topics regarding the image of Ukraine in the EU.
9. November 2024

Café Evropa | 20 years in the EU: what it has given and taken away from the Czech Republic

This time, we are heading to Litoměřice for the Café Evropa debate series. How do you assess the Czech Republic's 20 years in the EU? Are you worried about what the migration pact, the Green Deal, will bring? Have EU subsidies helped the development of the city? What has the EU given and taken away from you?
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13. November 2024

STVR | The European Parliament has just finished hearing the candidates for EU Commissioner

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.
12. November 2024

ČT24 | Kaja Kallas is set to take over EU diplomacy

At the end of November, the European Parliament will vote on the composition of the new Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. Today, Kaja Kallas, the candidate for the post of High Representative for Foreign Policy, presented herself to MEPs at an official hearing. The former Estonian Prime Minister pledged her strong support for Ukraine. At the same time, the question remains how to ensure that China does not cooperate militarily with Russia. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Horizont ČT24.
11. November 2024

ČRo Plus | Trump prefers bilateral relations with equals, will push the European Union aside

European leaders are forgetting their criticism of Donald Trump and trying to look positively at the future of transatlantic cooperation. But negotiations with the new US president will be tough, as even Trump's supporter, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, admits. For ČRo Plus commented Viktor Danek, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute.
11. November 2024

Seznam Zprávy | Between money and human rights. Jozef Síkela defended himself before MEPs

In the shadow of the US elections, candidates for European Commissioners, including former Czech minister Jozef Síkela, addressed MEPs in Brussels last week. He is to be in charge of the Commission's international cooperation agenda, so during the three-hour grilling he had to answer questions about investment in Asia or Africa, or the controversial EU-Rwanda mineral deal. How did he impress with his performance? Žiga Faktor, deputy director and head of the EUROPEUM Institute's Brussels office, commented for the 5:59 Seznam Zprávy podcast.
11. November 2024

IIR | European Strategic Interests in the Indo-Pacific

Although Europe's attention in recent years has been completely absorbed by Russia's aggression in Ukraine, many countries, including the Czech Republic, are increasingly interested in diversifying their business opportunities beyond the transatlantic space. We therefore asked experts from the fields of diplomacy, research and business about the potential pitfalls of EU-ASEAN cooperation, security challenges and the success of Czech diplomacy in the Far East. Zuzana Krulichová, researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, answered for the Institute of International Relations.
11. November 2024

ČRo Plus | COP 29 has begun. How will President Donald Trump's re-election affect it?

Organisers of this year's climate change conference, which starts today in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the acronym COP 29, have not shown much optimism. The stance of the world's second-largest polluter, the United States, on climate protection is uncertain after last week's presidential election. The Americans withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement during Donald Trump's first presidency and it is expected that they could withdraw from it again during his second presidency. In addition, world leaders still can't agree on financing a green transition in developing countries, which is expected to be a major focus of this year's climate change conference. Rebeka Hengalová, researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.
1. June 2026

JustGreen

JustGreen project aims to engage the V4 citizens in debates and other forms of public engagement around decarbonization in three areas that are intimately linked to their everyday lives: housing, transport, and the job market. The public engagement activities, along with the ancillary research, shall pinpoint specific obstacles citizens and communities encounter when implementing climate-friendly steps or adapting to the EU decarbonization policies.
31. October 2025

Platform Revolution: shaping the future of work in the EU and Western Balkans

The Project centres around the fast development of platform work in the Western Balkans and the EU. This new phenomenon has witnessed fast growth since the pandemic, particularly with digital platforms like “Upwork”.
31. October 2025

REWEU

The project (Re)uniting the East and West: Reflections on the 2004 EU enlargement (REWEU) is focused on the commemoration of the 2004 “big bang” EU enlargement at the occasion of its 20th anniversary in May 2024. This event had numerous positive effects on shaping Europe as we know it today, boosting its security, economic potential, and spreading democracy, good governance and European values across the European continent.
30. November 2024

Circularity and lifecycle management of batteries and structural materials in the automotive industry as an opportunity for Czechia*

After three successful projects focusing on the decarbonization of the Czech automotive industry, the Green Europe team of EUROPEUM in collaboration with the Institute of Circular Economy (INCIEN) is broadening its focus and taking a more circular approach. This project will focus on better lifecycle and end-of-life management of materials used in vehicles and batteries. The collaboration will be split into two research areas.
11. November 2024

TAPF | Transatlantic Evening Talks

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your understanding of transatlantic relations with a one-week program in November! Over the course of this week, you’ll engage with experts, participate in discussions, and gain invaluable insights into the complex dynamics shaping the relationship between Europe and North America.
31. July 2024

RevivEU

RevivEU project, carried out by four leading institutions in the V4 countries, looks at the needs, concerns and fears of the V4 citizens in four various EU-related topics. It does so through both quantitative and qualitative research of citizens´ attitudes towards climate change, migration, covid-19 and the rule of law. It also analyses the governmental policies in these four main areas and how the communication of these policies is framed in the public discourse.
12. November 2024

Report | A wind of change? Role of Central Europe and the next EU political cycle

As the EU enters its next political cycle, role of Central European countries within the block seems to have picked up its pace. Not only have Poland, Czechia or Slovenia received ambitious Commissioner portfolios, but the region has also played an important role in the support of Ukraine and more broadly in shaping EU's political priorities for the next mandate. Yet, there is still lack of representation of these countries within the EU institutions while latest reports of Letta and Draghi barely involved any voices from the Eastern part of the EU in their research. This debate organized by Brussels Office of EUROPEUM Institute therefore summarized latest developments on the EU level and looked into the current Hungarian and upcoming Polish EU presidencies and their potential impacts on the Union.
11. November 2024

Policy Paper | Trade, money, power: A recipe for a green and competitive Europe?

As Europe stands at a crossroads, it must navigate a complex landscape where economic competitiveness, energy security, and climate goals intersect. Historically a champion of open trade, the EU now faces mounting pressures from high energy costs, raw material dependencies, and competition in clean technologies. These challenges are compounded by the need to boost resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions and declining public support for climate policies. In this Policy paper EUROPEUM Institute analyst Filip Křenek explores how the EU can leverage trade policy, capital and energy markets to safeguard its global standing and foster a greener, more competitive future. Central European countries, like Czechia, play a crucial role in this effort, advocating for open markets while grappling with economic and energy dependencies and vulnerabilities.
4. November 2024

Policy Paper | Transatlantic transitions: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

The "Transatlantic Policy Forum 2024 Backgrounder" paper outlines key strategic challenges and policy directions for the transatlantic relationship as the U.S. approaches its 2024 presidential election. It addresses anticipated issues in transatlantic cooperation, including NATO and EU enlargement, response to the war in Ukraine, security in Central and Eastern Europe, and rising geopolitical tensions with China. The paper emphasizes the need for the U.S. and Europe to strengthen alliances to face challenges like election integrity threats, a multipolar trade system, and authoritarian influences.
31. October 2024

Policy Paper | Circularity and life cycle of batteries and construction materials in the automotive industry as an opportunity for the Czech Republic

Based on research reports in the field of batteries and construction materials, this policy paper summarises strategic steps and recommendations to support the development of the Czech battery industry and to strengthen the use of low-emission materials and circular strategies in the automotive industry. The policy paper by EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy in cooperation with the Institute for Circular Economy (INCIEN) and accompanying studies are a major contribution to the debate on the transformation of the automotive industry, which today faces challenges related to decarbonisation and increasing competition, especially from China.
29. October 2024

Report | Battery circularity in the automotive industry as an opportunity for the Czech Republic

The report "Battery Circularity in the Automotive Industry as an Opportunity for the Czech Republic" addresses key issues in the development of the battery industry in the Czech Republic, with an emphasis on the circular economy, recycling and reuse of batteries. The study, which was produced in cooperation between EUROPEUM think tank and experts in the field of batteries and electromobility, shows that although the Czech market is still lagging behind in the development of battery production and recycling, its potential is huge - from raw material extraction to component production to battery recycling, which would significantly strengthen the resilience and environmental sustainability of the Czech economy.
25. October 2024

Report | Transforming words into action. How to keep current momentum in EU enlargement?

On the 3rd of October, Think Visegrad in Brussels, represented by the Brussels Office of EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, organized a discussion titled "Transforming words into action. How to keep current momentum in EU enlargement?". Experts from think tanks, diplomatic missions and EU institutions dwelled into the renewed focus on EU enlargement, including the initiation of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, the formulation of new strategies and financial incentives for candidate states, and reinforced commitments from the EU. The key challenge moving forward is ensuring that this momentum is sustained and translated into concrete, transformative actions that deliver measurable results.

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