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Deník N | Will you need an outlet for your fireplace? We explain what emerging European rules may really mean.
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12. 2. 2025
12. 2. 2025The European Commission's preliminary proposal for new rules on stoves and boilers has provoked a strong reaction from their manufacturers and Czech politicians. The domestic debate is exceptional in this respect. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník N.
ČRo | Trump imposes tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to the US
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11. 2. 2025Trump claims that raising tariffs on people and companies buying foreign products will ultimately boost domestic manufacturing. But the tariffs would impact allies as most steel is imported into the US from Canada, Brazil, Mexico and South Korea. The European Union has been stunned by Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.
Seznam Zprávy | Stronger rhetoric and opinions. Patriots are coming out of isolation in Brussels
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6. 2. 2025In the European Parliament, traditional right-wing parties are converging with the far right. Strong rhetoric and views. Triggered by the current case of alleged lobbying in favour of the Green Deal. Deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk commented for Seznam Zprávy.
Hospodářské noviny | Česko posílá do Bruselu nového člověka. Bude mít větší vliv než leckterý ministr
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5. 2. 2025Make Stálé zastoupení Great Again!“ Tuto větu poslal HN jeden z klíčových zaměstnanců Stálého zastoupení ČR v Bruselu, tedy velvyslanectví při Evropské unii. Reagoval tak na fakt, že vedení ambasády převezme od soboty 1. února nový velvyslanec Vladimír Bärtl. Mezi diplomaty a znalci EU má vynikající pověst.
Deník N | Permanent controls at German borders? Collapse of trust and violation of legislation, experts say
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31. 1. 2025The heated election campaign in Germany brought about the breaking of two taboos: the consideration of permanent border controls and the CDU/CSU cooperation with the AfD. Experts interviewed expect emotions to cool down after the elections, but warn of a "flagrant" violation of European law and the disintegration of the Schengen system. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník N.
ČRo Plus | Europe suffers from Peter Pan syndrome. To be competitive, it must not be afraid to grow, says analyst Daněk
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31. 1. 2025The European Commission has presented a competitiveness compass to tackle expensive energy, dependence on fossil fuel imports and the growing influence of China. Its guiding principle is less bureaucracy, more innovation. "The objectives are going in the right direction, the problem is that paper can take a lot. And Europe is good at painting grand strategies," recalls Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM institute and former correspondent for Czech Radio in Brussels.
Hospodářské noviny | Czech Republic sends a new man to Brussels. He will have more influence than many ministers
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30. 1. 2025Make Permanent Representation Great Again!" This sentence was sent to HN by one of the key employees of the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic in Brussels, i.e. the embassy to the European Union, reacting to the fact that the new ambassador Vladimír Bärtl will take over the leadership of the embassy from Saturday 1 February. He has an excellent reputation among diplomats and EU experts.b
Hospodářské noviny | The Czech Republic is sending a new person to Brussels. He will have more influence than many a minister
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Hospodářské noviny | Cancel the Green Deal, as Babiš wants? Completely absurd. But there is a way to change
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27. 1. 2025Andrej Babiš, on behalf of the Czech Republic, has endorsed the Green Deal's goals repeatedly. Now he says he wants to abolish it. How to understand this? Deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk commented for Hospodářské noviny.
ČRo Plus | Could the European Union pass a complete ban on Russian gas supplies, including LNG?
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15. 1. 2025As part of the EU's broader strategy to reduce energy dependence on Russia and strengthen energy security, a proposal has been put forward to ban Russian gas imports to all 27 EU Member States, including the Czech Republic and Poland. The move is part of a response to geopolitical tensions and Russia's aggression against Ukraine, which has exposed the vulnerability of the European energy sector. How do the ten countries, including Poland and the Czech Republic, justify this proposal? Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Czech Radio Plus.
Balkan Insight | Czechia in 2025: To Heed or Not to Heed the Siren Call from the East
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14. 1. 2025The Czech Republic faces key elections at the end of the year. Geopolitical pressures from the East, domestic political problems and economic issues will be among the main challenges. Will the Czech Republic return to the illiberal bloc of Central and Eastern Europe? The fickle economy will decide. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Balkan Insight.
ČRo Dvojka | The EU is like a homeowners' association. Poland now has a chance to set the tone for the debate
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9. 1. 2025Poland assumes the Presidency of the European Union for the second time in its history. The main priority will be to strengthen European security. What results can Poland actually achieve during its presidency? Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Czech Radio Dvojka.