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REPORT: The Round Table Electromobility And Work Opportunities: What Changes Await Us?

November 22, 2023

For the second time, experts on employment in the automotive industry and its transformation met, this time at the regional level of the Moravian-Silesian Region. The topic of labour changes in connection with decarbonisation and electromobility was discussed by representatives of automobile companies, trade unions, employers' associations, regional and state administration. The round table was organized in cooperation with Charles University, CELSI Institute, and Hyundai Nošovice. The report was written and the debate was moderated by researcher Rebeka Hengalová.

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INVITATION | The Gender-Foreign and Security Policy Nexus: Can the EU be a Global Standard-setter?

November 22, 2023

We cordially invite you to a discussion with experts entitled "The Gender-Foreign and Security Policy Nexus: Can the EU be a Global Standard-setter?".  Venue: The Library Europe, Avenue de Broqueville 40, 1200 W-S-L, Brussel

TV Nova | Hungary before the European Parliament elections

November 20, 2023

The election campaign for the European Parliament elections in Hungary has begun, and according to expectations, it is quite sharp. But what is Hungary's real position in the current European Union? And how might the proposed reforms or enlargement of the Union change it in the future? Our deputy director Viktor Daněk commented on the issue in an interview with TV Nova.

Hospodářské noviny | We are threatened by the influx of refugees and the loss of oil and gas. It is not in our interest to support everything Israel does

November 16, 2023

"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.

iROZHLAS | Relationship with Russia is important, but communication remains extremely challenging, says US undersecretary

November 12, 2023

"The partnership between the United States and the Czech Republic has never been as strong as it is now," told iROZHLAS.cz Sonata Coulter, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Euro-Atlantic Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Antony Blinken, who attended the Transatlantic Policy Forum at the invitation of EUROPEUM Institute.

CNN Prima News | New EURO 7 emission standard

November 09, 2023

A 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.

ČT24 | Veto power in the European Union: a brake or a guarantee of compromise?

November 15, 2023

The veto in the European Union gives power to Member States and guarantees the principle of compromise solutions. But what can it mean for the future vision of an enlarged Union? Žiga Faktor, deputy director and head of our Brussels office, discussed this topic in an interview for Horizont 24 on ČT24.

Právo | A promise will dissapoint

November 15, 2023

Already 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.

RTVS | The European Union enlargement

November 09, 2023

European Commision has recommened the start of accession talks with more candidate countries and the topic of EU's enlargement is once more high on the priority list. In what time horizon will these countries be able to become full members? And will it be even possible to bring new states to the table before full-scale reforms that could change the EU we know today? The director of our Brussels office Žiga Faktor has commented on the issue in an interview with RTVS.

ČT24 | The future of EU's enlargement

November 09, 2023

European Commission has recommended in its assessment report for the accession talks with Ukraine, Moldavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to begin. The prime ministers of the bloc's countries will have the final say on the matter at the summit in the middle of December, but uninamous agreement will be needed. Will it be possible to achieve? Our deputy director Viktor Daněk has commented on the issue and further EU's reforms in an interview with the ČT24.