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Filip Křenek

Project Coordinator and Analyst

fkrenek@europeum.org

+420 732 214 011

Filip Křenek

Project Coordinator and Analyst

fkrenek@europeum.org

+420 732 214 011

Filip Křenek joined EUROPEUM Institute Green Europe team in May 2024 as an analyst in the areas of European economy, competition, competitiveness and climate. He also focuses on EU economic security in the areas of supply chains, sources of critical raw materials and foreign investment screening. He gained his experience in European affairs during his time in Brussels, where he has worked since 2018 in the European Commission in the Directorates General for Competition, International Trade and Regional Development.

In 2023, he completed a James S. Denton Fellowship under the think tank CEPA (Centre for European Policy Analysis) in Washington DC, focusing on the development of security relations between the US and Central and Eastern European countries.

He studied Economic Policy and Media Studies and Journalism at Masaryk University and worked briefly as a reporter for Czech Television during his studies.

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

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11. 11. 2024

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.

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

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31. 10. 2024

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.

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

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29. 10. 2024

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.