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iROZHLAS | Trump changes inauguration rules. He invited Chinese president, populists and politicians of the far right
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17. 1. 2025
17. 1. 2025Inauguration of incoming US President Donald Trump will be different from his first one in 2017. While last time he mainly addressed how big the crowd was that came to the event, this year the talk is about who will attend the ceremony. Among those invited to the Monday, January 20 event are politicians from the populist radical right and heads of state who do not respect the Constitution. From the Czech Republic, representatives of ANO, Motorists and Senator Robert Šlachta are heading to Washington.
For iRozhlas.cz commented EUROPEUM Institute analyst Filip Křenek.
ČRo Plus | Europe wants to make more use of precious metals from old batteries and worn clothes
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15. 1. 2025Is it waste or raw material? For almost a decade, the European Union has been trying to make the answer increasingly sound like raw material. In that time, it has adopted rules on how to better manage plastics, textiles and batteries. Now the new European Commission is preparing general rules for the so-called circular economy. EUROPEUM Institute analyst Filip Křenek commented for Czech Radio.
Ekonomický deník | Location of charging stations and availability of alternative fuels. EU tunes data on infrastructure
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23. 12. 2024The first of the complementary acts sets industry standards for wireless charging, the so-called electric road system, i.e. charging while driving, vehicle-to-grid communication, and hydrogen supply. Filip Křenek, an analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Ekonomický deník.
Ekonomický deník | European Commission tackles aviation fuels and emissions trading. Only 20 percent of them are charged
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19. 12. 2024Air carriers using fuels such as hydrogen from renewable energy or other non-fossil fuels should receive a share of free emission allowances. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Ekonomický deník.
Ekonomický deník | The European Commission addresses aviation fuels and emissions trading. Only 20 percent of them are charged
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19. 12. 2024Air carriers using fuels such as hydrogen from renewable energy or other non-fossil fuels should receive a share of free emission allowances. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Ekonomický deník.
Radio Prostor | Czech Republic will seek a postponement of the emission allowance system in the EU
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18. 12. 2024The Czech Republic will seek to postpone and modify the new ETS2 emissions trading system in the European Union until at least 2028. According to current plans, the system, which is supposed to extend the trading of allowances to, for example, road transport or heating of buildings, should apply from 2027. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for radio Prostor.
ČRo Plus | The new ETS2 emission allowance system and its functioning
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17. 12. 2024Emissions trading is a key tool for the European Union in the fight against climate change. The recently proposed ETS2 brings major changes that extend the scope of this mechanism to new sectors such as transport and housing. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage a shift to more sustainable ways of operating. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.
bne IntelliNews | Czechs opt for nuclear option
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11. 12. 2024Currently, the energy mix in the Czech Republic consists mainly of nuclear and coal power, with some secondary input from renewable sources. Coal-fired power plants are to be phased out by 2033 as part of the country's climate mitigation efforts, so the country will be dependent on nuclear and renewables to meet future electricity demand, which is likely to grow due to the shift to electromobility. EUROPEUM Institute researcher Rebeka Hengalová and analyst Filip Křenek commented for bne IntelliNews.
Euractiv.cz | Commission proposes stricter rules for car recycling. They should contain at least 25% recycled plastics
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10. 12. 2024The European Union plans to significantly increase recycling in the automotive industry through a new End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation. Although the Czech Republic supports the circular economy in general, representatives of the automotive industry and the Ministry of Industry and Trade warn of potential negative impacts. Analyst of EUROPEUM Institute Filip Křenek commented for Euractiv.cz.
Hospodářské noviny | The new European Commission settles, where does it want to take the EU?
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28. 11. 2024The new European Commission relies on a parliamentary majority that is much further to the right than before. This was shown by Wednesday's vote in which the European Parliament approved the composition of the new Commission. Also, members of the commission are dominated by members of right-wing political parties. Filip Křenek, an analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Hospodářské noviny on where the EU Commission wants to go.
Teraz.sk | Šefčovič will strongly influence the economic direction of the EU
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27. 11. 2024The trade and economic security portfolio is one of the most influential in the European Commission - and it is this portfolio that Slovak Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will be in charge of. In an interview with TASR, Filip Křenek, an analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, explained how he can influence the economic direction of the EU.
Euractiv.cz | Síkela's grilling wasn't easy, the International partnership has a number of conflicting challenges
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7. 11. 2024Confident on economic issues, more hesitant on "softer" ones. Jozef Síkela passed the hearing in the European Parliament, and successfully. They grilled him on a range of topics, from the situation in Africa to ensuring transparency in the use of European funds in development projects. Filip Křenek, project coordinator and analyst at EUROPEUM Institute commented for Euractiv.cz.