
STVR | Outcomes of the European Council summit
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7. 3. 2025
The European Council summit ended with leaders agreeing on the future direction of the defence policy. Danielle Piatkiewicz, research fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.

STVR | Hungary's success in the negotiations of EU sanctions against Russia
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10. 2. 2025
The EU has extended economic sanctions against Russia. This was confirmed by the head of diplomacy Kaja Kallas. Hungary had reservations, but eventually relented after assurances on energy security. The European Commission promised to continue negotiations on Russian gas supplies with Ukraine, Hungary and Slovakia. Danielle Piatkiewicz, research fellow at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.

STVR | EU can be the key in maintaining ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
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21. 1. 2025
The conflict in the Middle East has further intensified the fighting within the European Union. Some states are on the side of Israel, others on the side of the Palestinian Hamas movement. Brussels was not formally involved in the ceasefire agreement, but the European Union supported the signing of the ceasefire from the start and can play an important role now in implementing the agreement and ensuring that it is respected. Researcher Danielle Piatkiewicz at EUROPEUM Institute commented for Slovakian STVR.

ČTK | You can't fully prepare for Trump, but there is a difference between rhetoric and actions
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20. 1. 2025
The European Union is awaiting the first steps of the new American leader with concern, especially in terms of support for Ukraine and the economic sphere. Trump has made no secret of the fact that he would substantially reduce funding for a country that has been resisting Russian aggression for almost three years. The prospect of higher US tariffs on all incoming goods is also another uncertainty. Research fellow at EUROPEUM Institute Danielle Piatkiewicz commented for Czech Press Agency.

STVR | Relations between the European Union and the USA
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6. 11. 2024
Does the United States need the European Union as much as the European Union needs the United States? And what are the differences in relations during the Donald Trump and Joe Biden administrations? Danielle Piatkiewicz, research fellow at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Slovakian STVR.

STVR | The European Union must prepare for multiple scenarios
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5. 11. 2024
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.

Teraz.sk | Attitudes towards the EU will change regardless of the outcome of the US election
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31. 10. 2024
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will, if they win, call on the EU to play a greater role in shaping international policies. Danielle Piatkiewicz, research fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Teraz.sk.

ČT24 | New Secretary General Rutte assures Ukraine of NATO support
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6. 10. 2024
The newly elected NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte went on his first working visit to Ukraine. He assured President Volodymyr Zelensky that he wants member countries to continue to support Ukraine and strengthen defense. Experts say they don't expect a change in the direction of the North Atlantic Alliance with the new chief, while warning that under the circumstances it will be the most difficult for him to keep the alliance together. For ČT24 comments Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute Danielle Piatkiewicz.

E15 | Frost, rats and a gloomy mood. Ukrainians prepare for a hard winter on the battlefield
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11. 12. 2023
Danielle Piatkiewicz, Research Fellow at EUROPEUM, comments in a new article on the ongoing winter phase of the war in Ukraine.

ČT: Finland's road to NATO
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5. 4. 2023
Our research fellow Danielle Piatkiewicz commented on Finland's readiness to join NATO on Czech Television.

E15: Ukraine has been resisting Russian aggression for six months. A severe winter will test Western solidarity.
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24. 8. 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been going on for half a year. Despite constant fighting and pressure from Russia on Ukraine, the Russian Federation has failed to conquer Kiev. On the surface, it may appear that the war has stalled, but this is merely a deliberate tactic by Ukraine not to engage in major operations, but to wear down the Russian army. Western unity may be affected by new leadership in Italy and the UK, for example. However, the Czech Republic can play an important role, as it currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Our researcher Danielle Piatkiewicz also commented on the topic.

INFO.CZ: The invasion of Ukraine cannot pay off for Vladimir Putin
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24. 1. 2022
Calm on the Eastern Front. At least at the moment. Our researcher Danielle Piatkiewicz has written an article for INFO.CZ in which she monitors the situation around the Ukrainian border with Russia over the past few weeks. US and European Union officials have warned that a Russian invasion could happen at any moment.