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1. 6. 2026
1. 6. 2026JustGreen 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.
ČT24 | Government aims to postpone and modify the new emissions trading system
More info 16. 12. 2024
16. 12. 2024Environment Minister Petr Hladík is heading to Brussels to negotiate a postponement of the proposed ETS2 directive, which introduces a new emissions trading system. The government is seeking not only to postpone the directive but also to amend it to strengthen consumer protection. EUROPEUM Institute analyst Rebeka Hengalová commented for ČT24.
bne IntelliNews | Czechs opt for nuclear option
More info 11. 12. 2024
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.
Debate | New educational programme on environmental issues
More info 6. 12. 2024
6. 12. 2024We invite you to a debate on the premiere of the new educational programme on environmental issues Přihořívá. The event is organized by Based, the student education platform that produced the programme, and EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy.
Circularity and lifecycle management of batteries and structural materials in the automotive industry as an opportunity for Czechia*
More info 30. 11. 2024
30. 11. 2024After 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.
Ekonews | Government only half-accepted emissions trading, it may face fines
More info 26. 11. 2024
26. 11. 2024The government has partially adopted rules for emissions trading based on European regulations. However, failure to adopt some key aspects could lead to problems, including possible fines from the European Union. The main issues are the sharing of profits from allowances and the protection of vulnerable groups from rising energy costs. Rebeka Hengalová, an researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Ekonews.
iDnes.cz | Transportation poverty: billions won't go on petrol, but to public transport
More info 21. 11. 2024
21. 11. 2024Efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions also have less discussed impacts, such as transport poverty. While wealthier households invest in green technologies such as electric cars and solar panels, low-income families often do not have the means to buy new, low-emission vehicles. Rebeka Hengalová, a researcher at the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented for iDNES.cz.
ČRo Plus | COP 29 has begun. How will President Donald Trump's re-election affect it?
More info 11. 11. 2024
11. 11. 2024Organisers 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.
Report | Climate policies are not the culprit of high costs and social inequalities, but can be the solution. But the government must seize the opportunity
More info 23. 10. 2024
23. 10. 2024This week, the Government will discuss in the third reading an amendment to the Emissions Trading Act, which also includes so-called household allowances. Under ETS2, these will charge for emissions from road transport and local heating - so they can help invest in infrastructure, renewable energy and support socially vulnerable groups. EUROPEUM Institute research fellow Rebeka Hengalová and others write.
Factsheet | Emission allowances for households: What is ETS2 and how to use it to our advantage
More info 11. 10. 2024
11. 10. 2024The extension of the emissions trading system for local heating and road transport, the so-called ETS2, is due to come into effect in 2027. ETS2 now needs to be adopted into Czech legislation under the Emissions Trading Act. In this factsheet you will find basic facts and answers to questions that the Czech public often asks. Please also see the attached materials from the organisations that contributed to the factsheet.
Factsheet | Transport poverty: definition, primary data of Czech households and possible solutions
More info 11. 10. 2024
11. 10. 2024Already 3% of households in the Czech Republic are at risk of transport poverty, and this situation could worsen in a few years' time. Indeed, with the introduction of the ETS2, the emissions trading scheme for households, which extends emissions trading to road transport and local heating of buildings, fuel prices are expected to rise from 2027. This will have an impact on household budgets. Read the factsheet put together by Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute Rebeka Hengalová to find out exactly what transport poverty is and how it can be prevented and eradicated.
Ekonomický deník | Postponing the revision of the end of internal combustion engines will not be easy
More info 3. 10. 2024
3. 10. 2024Czech Minister of Transport Martin Kupka announced at the end of September, following the example of Italy, that the revision of the end of internal combustion engines should take place earlier than in the originally planned 2026. Rebeka Hengalová, researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Ekonomický deník.