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Almost 60 % of Czechs see the Green Deal as a threat, while 27 % see it as an opportunity. This is according to a survey conducted by STEM and the Europeum Institute for European Policy. The Green Deal has become a brand for all climate policy, on which it is relatively easy to pile a lot of different negative aspects. Rebeka Hengalová, researcher at EUROPEUM, and Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the Institute, commented for Ekolist.cz.

I believe that the negotiations will resume, but it is up to President Trump in particular to decide what attitude he will take towards President Zelensky. What we have seen in the Oval Office is indeed a dagger in the back of a country that has long resisted Russian aggression. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for CNN Prima News.

It is mainly about supporting industry in Europe. It is about awakening some capital, enabling companies to invest in defence in the long term and to create some new capacities, which are missing at the moment. Zuzana Krulichová, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has organised a summit of European leaders on Sunday, where representatives of more than ten European countries will discuss Ukraine's security. Why were the Baltic countries not invited? Zuzana Krulichová, an analyst at the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Radiožurnál.

What do the results of the German parliamentary elections mean for Europe? Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, Martin Vokálek, commented for Euractiv.

The European Commission has presented a clean industrial agreement. Agreement is designed to ensure that the Green Deal's objectives are met while boosting European industry's competitiveness. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Televizní noviny.

Can the strategic plans presented by the European Commission today make a significant contribution to the competitiveness of European industry? Filip Křenek, EUROPEUM Institute analyst commented for Radižurnál.

The winner of the German parliamentary elections and future chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is raising great expectations in the country. Deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk examined the positions of the leader of the conservative CDU/CSU coalition and his strengths.

What are the main points of Ursula von der Leyen's plan to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry? EUROPEUM Institute analyst Filip Křenek commented for STVR.

The European Union faces the challenge of how to respond to the new US administration's actions on the war in Ukraine and how to secure its place in the peace negotiations. At the same time, the future direction of the EU27 after the German parliamentary elections is being addressed. These topics are discussed in a new episode of the Europe Up Close podcast by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.

The EU has faced stagnant productivity, declining investment, and a widening competitiveness gap compared to global rivals. In response, the European Commission unveiled a new strategic framework. But will it be enough to keep up with China and the US? Filip Křenek, EUROPEUM Institute analyst, commented for CEIAS.

The elections in Germany have once again stirred up the political scene. So far, it looks like a coalition of Christian Democrats and Social Democrats. However, the winner of the elections is said to be the AfD (Alternative for Germany), which, although it came second, has doubled its result since the last elections. What is behind its success and what does it mean for Germany? Tereza Novotná, a political scientist from the EUROPEUM Institute, comments for Czech Radio Plus.