Dutch election winner and head of the far-right Geert Wilders is on the lookout for government participation. His success is not an isolated event, but probably a symptom of an overall rise of the far right in the EU countries. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, discussed the recent Dutch elections in a commentary for the daily Právo.
Show moreNorth Korea is ending some of its foreign missions, not only in EU countries, such as Angola, Hong Kong, and Spain. Our research associate Tereza Novotná discusses the closure of North Korean embassies in an interview with German radio SRF.
Show moreNegotiations on the composition of the new government began in the Netherlands. It is not yet clear whether the winner of the vote, Geert Wilders, will end up joining it. How might the success of his Eurosceptic party affect the country's relationship with the European Union? Our deputy director Viktor Daněk commented on the outcome of the Dutch elections on Czech Radio Plus.
Show moreThe far-right populist Party for Freedom (PVV) won the Dutch general election. This will not only affect the Netherlands - it will have an impact on the direction of the country itself, but also outline a broader European trend for the upcoming European Parliament elections. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM, explained to Deník N what all this could mean not only for the Dutch, but also for the European Union, migrants, and Ukraine.
Show moreThe Moravian-Silesian Region is one of the three Czech coal regions that will receive extra money from the European Union. Klára Votavová, a researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, answered questions about the funds intended for the "special needs" of the burdened regions.
Show moreWe would like to invite you to the next debate in the EU-Pacific Talks series, this time on the topic "Charting the course for Ukraine: Reassessment of the Indo-Pacific". The online debate will take place on Tuesday, 28 November, from 13:00 to 14:00 as an online stream on FB.
Show moreMore than a month ago, Poland held parliamentary elections. The Liberal bloc won a majority and was charged with forming a government. Our Deputy Director, Viktor Daněk, answers questions about the significance of this dramatic change for Poland and the EU.
Show more"Europe must stand behind Israel and support its right to exist. But that does not mean that it should take a completely unilateral position on the Gaza conflict. It would pay the price for that", says Luuk van Middelaar, a professor and one of the most respected commentators on events in the European Union, in an interview with Hospodářské noviny. Midelaar participated in the Prague European Summit organised, among others, by the EUROPEUM Institute.
Show moreA watered-down version of the EURO 7 emissions standard has passed the European Parliament, updating the limits for exhaust emissions and introducing measures to reduce tyre and brake emissions. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the adoption process and the significance of the new regulation for CNN Prima News.
Show moreAlready last year, the EU-27 prime ministers granted Ukraine candidate status and the December summit is expected to approve the opening of accession talks. Our deputy director Viktor Danek reflected on the EU's promises and Ukraine's thorny path to membership in a piece for Právo.
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