Rising inflation, stagnant wages and the housing crisis are fuelling discontent. Meanwhile, the deficit continues to grow without significant investment in long-term economic growth. Klára Votavová, an associate research fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for Radio Prague International.
Show moreThe project (Re)uniting the East and West: Reflections on the 2004 EU enlargement (REWEU) is focused on the commemoration of the 2004 “big bang” EU enlargement at the occasion of its 20th anniversary in May 2024. This event had numerous positive effects on shaping Europe as we know it today, boosting its security, economic potential, and spreading democracy, good governance and European values across the European continent.
Show moreHow has the Czech Republic changed during its membership in the EU, how has it managed to catch up economically with its western neighbours? Where has it moved and where is the next potential? And does the Czech Republic have a strategy to build on? Come and listen to renowned speakers from across Europe and join the discussion on what we have achieved in the last 20 years in the EU and where we are moving as a country. We are co-organising the conference with the Prague University of Economics and Business.
Show morePoliticians and companies should start putting more emphasis on prevention and education about active and healthy lifestyles, because the health of the population has a major impact on the competitiveness of companies and the national economy. Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented on this issue.
Show moreWe would like to invite you to a debate on a topic "20 Years of Reuniting Europe’s East and West: Is the EU Ready for Another “Big Bang” Enlargement?" The debate will take place on Thursday, April 4, from 16:00 to 17:15 h at Prague University of Economics and Business.
Show moreWe would like to invite you to a debate on "Half-time of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility: What have we learned so far?" that is organized as a part of the Prague European Summit. The debate will take place on Wednesday, 15th of November 2023, from 17:30 to 18:30 at the Prague University of Business and Economics.
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 moreDemographic developments – the “greying” of society – remain an issue across the first world; in Europe, the expansion of the welfare state and elevated standards of services has put increasing demands on productivity to maintain the prosperity that has become an integral part of the societal contract.
Show more PDFWe would like to invite you to a debate "EU-Pacific Talks: Europe and the Indo-Pacific: Migration and demographic changes", which will take place on 30 January at 13:00 online on our Facebook page.
Show moreWe would like to invite you to a debate called "Security Challenges for the Pacific, EU and Russia " in the EU-PACIFIC Talks series. The debate will take place online on Friday, December 2 at 11:30.
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