In light of the recent return of industrial policy to the global and EU stage, this policy brief outlines how Czech interests in this policy were reflected in the debates leading up to the adoption of 2024-2029 EU strategic agenda. First, it strives to define Czech industrial policy interests, outlining two alternative approaches to how they can be perceived. The liberal approach follows the long established consensus, according to which Czechia – as a very open, export oriented economy – should promote above all a seamless Single Market and free trade. Writes EUROPEUM Institute researcher Klára Votavová in her Policy Brief.
Show moreCitizens around Europe are assessing of the outcome of elections to the European Parliament. How may the results change the direction and policies of the EU? And what do they signal about the domestic situation? Deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk commented for Czech radio.
Show moreThe results of the European Parliament elections have confirmed the expected rise in the popularity of the far right and populism. Now it is the turn of negotiations within the factions. These will be decisive for voting on European legislation over the next five years. What is in store for MEPs in the coming days, how much will the election results rewrite the balance of power, what role will the far right play within the EP, or what is the real threat to Europe in the months ahead? Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy and EU analyst describes for Deník N.
Show moreVýsledky voleb do Evropského parlamentu potvrdily předpokládaný nárůst popularity krajní pravice a populismu. Teď na řadu přicházejí jednání uvnitř frakcí. Ta budou rozhodující pro hlasování o evropské legislativě v příštích pěti letech. Co europoslance čeká v nejbližších dnech, jak moc výsledky voleb přepíšou rozložení moci, jakou roli budou mít v rámci EP krajní pravice nebo co je opravdovou hrozbou pro Evropu budoucích měsíců? Pro Deník N popisuje zástupce ředitele Institutu pro Evropskou politiku EUROPEUM a analytik pro Evropskou unii Viktor Daněk.
Show moreThe European elections ended with the success of far-right parties. Nevertheless, they will probably not have a decisive influence in the European Parliament and there will probably be no significant shift in the European agenda. What will the new MEPs do about the Green Deal or further support for Ukraine? Žiga Faktor, deputy director and head of EUROPEUM's Brussels office, comments for the 5:59 podcast of Seznam Zprávy.
Show moreEurovolby skončily úspěchem krajně pravicových stran. Ty ale přesto zřejmě nebudou mít v Evropském parlamentu rozhodující vliv a zřejmě nedojde ani k výraznému posunu evropské agendy. Jak se noví europoslanci postaví ke Green Dealu nebo k další podpoře Ukrajiny? Pro podcast 5:59 komentuje Žiga Faktor, zástupce ředitele a vedoucí bruselské kanceláře Institutu EUROPEUM.
Show moreAfter the European Parliament elections, the two largest factions retained their positions. However, far right parties has made gains at the expense of the Liberals and Greens. It was significant in France, Germany, Austria and other Member States. Why more and more young people vote for them? Will the right-wing groups in the EP join forces? And how can they influence migration policy, support for Ukraine or the Green Deal? For RTVS programme Z prvej ruky comments Žiga Faktor, deputy director and head of the EUROPEUM Institute's Brussels office.
Show morePo volbách do Evropského parlamentu si pozici sice udržely dvě největší frakce. Na úkor liberálů a zelených však zaznamenala úspěchy krajní pravice. Výrazně si polepšila ve Francii, Německu, Rakousku i dalších členských státech. Proč se k ní přiklání čím dál tím více mladých? A spojí pravicové uskupení v EP síly? Jak mohou ovlivnit migrační politiku, podporu Ukrajiny či Green Deal? Pro pořad Z Prvej ruky RTVS odpovídal Žiga Faktor, zástupce ředitele a vedoucí bruselské kanceláře Institutu EUROPEUM.
Show moreThe MEPs discussed the difficulty of changing the seat of the European Parliament, which periodically moves from Belgium to France. Most agreed that they would welcome if this movement was canceled. However, France would probably veto such a change in the treaties. What are the arguments for and against moving the European Parliament periodically? Is there any way out of this problem, or will Strasbourg's role remain the same for decades to come? Martin Vokálek, Director of EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented for CNN Prima News on the issue.
Show moreIn the global competition for technological dominance, this policy brief sets out six principles for the next Commission on how to play the digital power game with limited resources. Despite the size of its market, the EU lacks common fiscal capacity, capital markets and labour market dynamics. Writes Silke Maes, Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute.
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