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Seznam Zprávy | "It's cynical." Why ANO party turned the tables in the migration pact debate

February 27, 2024

In light of the debates on the migration pact, which represents the next step in solving the migration issue, the Czech political scene is once again focusing on this topic. However, Prime Minister Petr Fiala and the head of the opposition ANO party Andrej Babiš criticize the agreement, despite their previous positions. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, spoke in the 5:59 podcast about the change in their opinions, the possible reasons that led to it, as well as the content of the pact itself.

ČT24 | Von der Leyen to run for her seconde mandate

February 19, 2024

The current head of the European Commission has announced that she will run for her second mandate. What are her chances of success? What are her key topics? What is she yet to focus on? And who are the other possible candidates? Klára Votavová, a researcher at the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, explains for ČT24.

TN.cz | Head of the European Parliament in Prague. Prime minister Fiala discussed security and farmers' protests with EP President

February 15, 2024

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, visited the Czech Republic. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, analysed her visit for TN.cz. What does her series of visits to countries of the European Union mean and can it affect participation in the upcoming elections?

Café Evropa podcast: Two years since the invasion: what's next for Ukraine?

February 21, 2024

We invite you to a public recording of the Café Evropa podcast: two years since the invasion: what's next for Ukraine? The recording will take place on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 at 17:30 at Langhans - Kavárna a Centrum Člověka v tísni, Vodičkova 37, Prague.

MF DNES | Czech Republic abstained in the vote on the migration pact

February 13, 2024

The Czech Republic abstained in the vote on the EU migration pact, despite having promoted it so far and participated in its preparation. In addition to criticism of the bureaucratic burden, it may also be a strategic move ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections. Our deputy director Viktor Daněk commented on the Czech Republic's position for the MF Dnes daily.

Project Coordinator and Analyst in Green Europe Programme

February 12, 2024

EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy invites applications for the position of Project Coordinator and Analyst in the Green Europe Programme.

BLOG | Belgium’s 2024 elections: Navigating Flemish nationalism amidst European challenges

February 07, 2024

Belgium is gearing up for several elections this year. In addition to the European elections, Belgian citizens will also vote for the federal and regional parliaments on the same day. Although this arrangement is nothing new in Belgium, it may make it more difficult for voters to distinguish between the different election campaigns. Growing Flemish nationalism may also bring complications. These topics are addressed by Nicolas Rouillard in his new blog.

BLOG | Volby v Belgii v roce 2024: Vlámský nacionalismus na pozadí evropských výzev

February 07, 2024

Belgie se letos chystá hned na několik voleb. Kromě evropských voleb čeká belgické občany ve stejný den také hlasování do federálního a regionálních parlamentů. Přestože toto uspořádání není v Belgii ničím novým, může voličům ztížit odlišování jednotlivých volebních kampaní. Komplikace může přinést i rostoucí vlámský nacionalismus. Tato témata ve svém novém blogu rozebírá Nicolas Rouillard.

deník.cz | PODCAST: Campaigning before the EU elections? ANO's bet on migration makes no sense, says Daněk

February 02, 2024

Although the ANO movement has been part of a very pro-European liberal faction in the European Parliament for the past decade, it has said almost nothing good about the EU in the campaign leading up to the EU elections, says analyst Viktor Daněk.

Právo | European Council chief Michel makes a mockery of himself with a U-turn

January 29, 2024

Charles Michel has reversed his decision to stand in this year's European elections. The current head of the European Council faced a wave of criticism for not finishing his term, but was that the only reason for his change of heart? Our deputy director Viktor Daněk explained the circumstances of Michel's EU career to Právo.