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Christian Kvorning Lassen

Deputy Director & Head of Research

Christian Kvorning Lassen

Deputy Director & Head of Research

Christian holds an MA in International Relations Studies from Aarhus University and a BA in European and History Studies from Aarhus University and University of Surrey. He has previously worked for the Royal Danish Embassy to the Czech Republic’s Political and Economics department, as well as the Forum 2000 Foundation before joining EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, where he has worked as a Research Fellow and Deputy Director, his current position.

Through his work at EUROPEUM, he has authored numerous policy papers as well as organized, managed and collaborated on numerous international projects, including several Horizon2020, Europe for Citizens and International Visegrad Fund projects, revolving mainly around migration, the rise of populism, and European integration at the nexus of green transitioning and decarbonization.

COMMENTARIES: State of the European Union address 2020

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16. 9. 2020
Experts from EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy comment on the State of the Union address (SOTEU) given by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on 16 September 2020.

Member states’ expectations towards the German Council Presidency

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2. 7. 2020
Christian Kvorning Lassen from EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy together with Jan Kovář from Institute of International Relations Prague wrote a commentary "Czechia: economic recovery at the expense of climate and solidarity" for the EPIN Report publication, concerned with Germany's EU Council presidency, which starts in July.

"Coronationalism" vs a geopolitical Europe? EU external solidarity at the time of Covid-19

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23. 6. 2020
Christian Kvorning Lassen from EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy together with Jan Kovář from Institute of International Relations Prague wrote a commentary "Czechia: This Covid-19 environment is not conducive to external solidarity" for the EPIN Report publication, concerned with EU external solidarity at the time of Covid-19.

CNN Prima News: EU and migration

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21. 6. 2020
Our Christian Kvorning Lassen commented for CNN Prima News on the issue of the European Union and migration. What is the form of European migration policy? And what is the public support?

Kristeligt Dagblad: Dissatisfaction with governments' corona handling grows in Europe

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17. 6. 2020
Christian Kvorning Lassen commented on Central European countries' coronavirus response for the Danish newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad.

EURO: How dohas the European Union look like one year after election? Bigger emphasis on the environment and difficult negotiations

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1. 6. 2020
EURO.cz published the analysis of EUROPEUM Institute for European policy on chosen topics of European policy and development after the last year's elections to the European Parliament.

European Elections: A Year In Review

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26. 5. 2020
On the occasion of the anniversary of the ninth European Parliament elections, which took place from 23 to 26 May 2019, experts of EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy prepared five analyses reflecting on the past year in the key areas: climate, multiannual financial framework, migration, geopolitics and European Union enlargement.

EU crisis response in tackling COVID-19. Views from the Member States

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21. 4. 2020
Christian Kvorning Lassen from Europeum together with Jan Kovář from Institute of International Relations Prague wrote a commentary "Czech Republic: political elites and citizens view EU cooperation with scepticism" for the EPIN Report publication, concerned with EU Member States' crisis reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brief on COVID-19: National governments, not the EU, sleepwalked into the corona crisis

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9. 4. 2020
In his brief, Christian Kvorning Lassen writes that on January 26, the EU’s Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) warned Member States that Covid-19 infection spread in Europe would be probable and considerable. The EU offered in January to support Member States with purchasing of medical equipment, test kits, protective gear, and general support. Member States refused the EU’s help in January, stating that their health care systems were adequately prepared for the Virus.

ALTINGET: Christian Kvorning Lassen writes in Danish daily Altinget about the EU's warning to member states about the possible coronavirus outbreak

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6. 4. 2020
EUROPEUM's deputy director Christian Kvorning Lassen writes in Danish online daily Altinget that the EU is not responsible for the current situation, but its member states are. They underestimated the warning from the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control), which in January informed the EU member states about the possibility of a worldwide coronavirus outbreak.

Brief on COVID-19: Do Czechs Want a Stronger EU or a Convenient Scapegoat ?

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30. 3. 2020
In his brief, our Christian Kvorning Lassen outlines the image of the European Union's actions during the COVID-19 outbreak, which are often misinterpreted or forgotten by Member States, with a focus on the Czech Republic.

RTVS: Christian Kvorning Lassen about whether the European Union is securing the borders better now or five years ago

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9. 3. 2020
Greece should get 700 million EUR as a financial aid for securing the border. Christian Kvorning Lassen, research fellow from EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, was answering the question of RTVS: "Is European Union better with securing the borders now or five years ago?"
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