After many years of unsuccessful efforts, EU member states and MEPs agreed today on new migration and asylum rules for the European bloc. The series of standards provides for, among other things, more effective checks on migrants and faster return of failed asylum seekers to their countries of origin. It also introduces compulsory solidarity among all EU states, which can help overburdened countries either by accepting part of the migrants or by providing financial or material aid. Our deputy director Viktor Daněk commented on the topic for Radiožurnál.
Show moreIn September 2023, Lampedusa, a small Italian island, faced an unprecedented surge in arrivals, sparking a heated debate within the EU. With conflicting perspectives from leaders like Ursula Von der Leyen, the focus has shifted from humanitarian aid to security concerns. This blog written by Nicolas Rouillard explores the complexities of the crisis, the divergent opinions, and the critical decisions ahead that could reshape Europe's approach to migration.
Show moreOne of the biggest obstacles to solving the climate crisis is fossil fuel subsidies. However, they have not received much attention in the Czech Republic. An Op-Ed on this topic was written by our Senior Research Fellow Kateřina Davidová.
Show moreOn the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, Vít Havelka, Senior Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the fundamental impact that the Maastricht Treaty had on the formation of the EU.
Show moreWe would like to invite you to the debate "EU Enlargement to the Western Balkans: 20 Years After the Thessaloniki Summit", which will take place on October 16th at 17:00 on the premises of the University of Economics in Prague in room NB 169 (Rectors´ Lounge). Address: Churchill 4, Prague 130 67.
Show moreDovolujeme si Vás pozvat na debatu "EU Enlargement to the Western Balkans: 20 Years After the Thessaloniki Summit", která se uskuteční 16. října od 17:00 v prostorách Vysoké školy ekonomické v Praze v místnosti NB 169 (Rektorský salonek). Adresa: Churchilla 4, Praha 130 67.
Show moreŽiga Faktor, director of the EUROPEUM Institute's Brussels office, commented on the latest State of the Union speech by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.
Show moreIn this paper, Jana Juzová, together with Žiga Faktor and Constanza Celoria, are providing a comprehensive analysis of the proposals initiated by the think-tank community as well as the current initiatives and discussions at the EU level; they are identifying opportunities and areas where tangible progress can be achieved, and providing recommendations to policymakers on how to turn these concepts into reality in the foreseeable future.
Show moreV tomto článku Jana Juzová spolu s Žigou Faktorem a Constanzou Celoriou podávají komplexní analýzu návrhů iniciovaných komunitou think-tanků i současných iniciativ a diskusí na úrovni EU; identifikují příležitosti a oblasti, v nichž lze dosáhnout hmatatelného pokroku, a poskytují doporučení politikům, jak tyto koncepty v dohledné době proměnit v realitu.
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