This year's elections to the European Parliament have sparked debates about continuing the European plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, despite recent events suggesting the need to reassess this plan. The election results did not signify as much of a setback for European green ambitions as anticipated. The priority of climate and environment is no longer as high among most Europeans as it was five years ago, reflecting current political and international challenges such as security, economic prosperity, and the competitiveness of European industry. Kateřina Davidova, a researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, wrote an opinion piece on this topic for Hospodářské noviny.
Show moreSupporters of the new migration pact say the current situation is ineffective and only causes confusion. Critics of the new agreement, on the other hand, say the current status allows for greater flexibility in the processing of migration. But with whom do more voters agree? And do they believe in the security and protection brought by NATO membership? EUROPEUM Institute, in cooperation with the STEM agency, commissioned a survey, the results of which were presented to TN.cz by deputy director of EUROPEUM Viktor Daněk.
Show moreThe European Parliament elections will take place in just one month's time. The main issue is the security of the European Union, according to experts. The new composition of the European Parliament will address the war conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as migration. Martin Vokálek, executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, comments for TN.cz.
Show moreThe presidents and heads of government of the European Union countries will try to secure additional financial and military aid to Ukraine in the amount of 50 billion euros (about 1.2 trillion crowns) at their extraordinary meeting starting on Thursday in Brussels. This has been blocked by Hungary since last December. Vít Havelka, a senior research fellow, answers why this summit could be a turning point.
Show more"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.
Show moreOur researcher Kateřina Davidová is quoted in a EURACTIV article on LNG. According to Kateřina Davidová, the new EU strategy represents a shift in the "right direction".
Show moreEUROPEUM Institute for European Policy kindly invites you to another Café Evropa in the regions debate, which will take place in Kulturka ZČU in Plzeň. On Tuesday of the 17th December, we shall discuss the topic of the EU and its responsibility for defence.
Show more PDFOur Martin Michelot was quoted in an article for Hospodářské noviny commenting the speech of Andrej Babiš during the GLOBSEC conference.
Show moreIn an interview for RTVS, our deputy director Martin Michelot commented on Emmanuel Macron's recent attempt to improve relations with the French army and police, following his popularity rating drop.
Show moreOur research fellow Michal Vít was a guest on the TV3, where he commented the Montenegro's entry into NATO as the latest member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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