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National Convention on the EU: Territorial aspects of the internal market in the global competition

February 21, 2022

Our researchers Vít Havelka and Zuzana Kasáková, together with project manager Kristína Chlebáková, prepared a background paper on the territorial aspects of the internal market in the global competition. What are the current trends in international trade affecting the functioning of the EU internal market? What instruments should the European Union use in its trade policy and how to appropriately balance the priority emphasis on free trade with an emphasis on sustainability? What is the future of relations with European partners outside the European Economic Area?

Policy Brief: Reducing poverty in the Visegrad countries

December 28, 2021

As part of a study visit to the Brussels office of the Think Visegrad platform, a publication by Tamáš Boros was created, which focuses on the issue of poverty in the Visegrad countries. The document outlines the current situation in the region, as despite robust economic growth in the V4 countries, unemployment is still much higher than in Western Europe.

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Policy Brief: Snižování chudoby v zemích Visegrádu

December 28, 2021

V rámci studijního pobytu v bruselské kanceláři platformy Think Visegrad vznikla publikace Tamáše Borose, která se zaměřuje na problematiku chudoby v zemích Visegrádu. Dokument přibližuje současnou situaci v tomto regionu, jelikož i přes robustní ekonomický růst v zemích V4 je stále nezaměstnanost mnohem vyšší, než v zemích západní Evropy.

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Policy Brief: Black Sea Synergy: Adopting a Holistic Approach to Maritime Security

December 21, 2021

As part of a study visit to the Brussels office of Think Visegrad, a publication by Michael van Ginkel was published, focusing on prosperity and security in the Black Sea region. The document provides an overview of the current situation in the region, possible threats, and ways to prevent them. The author of the paper recommends adopting a holistic approach to maritime security and describes priority areas that could benefit from increased synergies in the Black Sea region.

Policy Brief: Responding to China's connectivity agenda in EU's Neighborhood: a Central European perspective

December 31, 2021

A Policy Brief on the appropriate response of Central European countries to China's expansion in the EU neighbourhood was produced during a study visit to the Brussels office of the Think Visegrad platform. The author of the paper, Jakub Jakóbowski, focuses on the possibilities of engaging Central Europe in the EU's global connectivity agenda, implemented under the Global Gateway initiative. He highlights links with the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership as an indispensable element of Central European connectivity.

Policy Brief: Reakce na čínskou agendu konektivity v sousedství EU: středoevropská perspektiva

December 31, 2021

V rámci studijního pobytu v bruselské kanceláři platformy Think Visegrad vznikl Policy Brief zabývající se vhodnou reakcí středoevropských zemí na expanzi Číny v sousedství EU. Autor článku, Jakub Jakóbowski, se v textu zaměřuje na možnosti zapojení Střední Evropy do agendy EU v oblasti globální konektivity, realizované v rámci iniciativy Global Gateway. Jako nepostradatelný prvek středoevropské konektivity zdůrazňuje vazby se západním Balkánem a Východním partnerstvím.

Policy Paper: Czechia’s Policies within the EU in the Context of the Upcoming Presidency to the EU Council

December 20, 2021

Łukasz Ogrodnik's publication entitled "The Czechia's EU Policy in the Context of the Upcoming European Council Presidency" was published as part of a study stay in the Brussels office of the Think Visegrad platform. It describes priorities of the upcoming Presidency in relation to the Czech European policy, and most probable challenges.

Policy Paper: Politika České republiky v rámci EU v kontextu nadcházejícího zasedání Evropské rady předsednictví v Radě EU

December 20, 2021

V rámci studijního pobytu v bruselské kanceláři platformy Think Visegrad vznikla publikace Politika České republiky v rámci EU v kontextu nadcházejícího zasedání Evropské rady předsednictví v Radě EU, kterou vypracoval Łukasz Ogrodnik. Popisuje v ní priority nadcházejícího předsednictví ve vztahu k české evropské politice a nejpravděpodobnější výzvy.

Policy Paper: Between Pragmatism and Principles – EU and the Consolidation of Authoritarianism in its Southern Neighbourhood

December 19, 2021

Sara Nowacka's publication "Between Pragmatism and Principles - The EU and the Consolidation of Authoritarianism in its Southern Neighbourhood" was published as part of a study stay in the Brussels office of the Think Visegrad platform. It highlights the way in which the EU's policy towards its southern neighbourhood has changed since the Arab Spring.

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Policy Paper: Between Pragmatism and Principles – EU and the Consolidation of Authoritarianism in its Southern Neighbourhood

December 19, 2021

V rámci studijního pobytu v bruselské kanceláři platformy Think Visegrad vznikla publikace Sary Nowacka "Mezi pragmatismem a zásadami - EU a upevňování autoritářství v jejím jižním sousedství". Zdůrazňuje způsob, jakým se po arabském jaru měnila politika EU vůči jejímu jižnímu sousedství.

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