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Op-Ed | The grain dispute is the first sign that Ukraine's EU accession will not be easy. What obstacles await on this path?

May 01, 2023

The Ukrainian grain situation is making waves in Europe. Deputy Director and Head of the Brussels Office Ziga Faktor wrote an Op-Ed about the impact of the situation on the country's EU accession and how some member states are reacting.

Euractiv | Moravian-Silesian Region wants to spend "coal billions" on big projects, but they are still risky

November 22, 2023

The Moravian-Silesian Region is one of the three Czech coal regions that will receive extra money from the European Union. Klára Votavová, a researcher at EUROPEUM Institute, answered questions about the funds intended for the "special needs" of the burdened regions.

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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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.

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.

RTVS | European Commission Report: Who will it support on their way to EU?

November 08, 2023

European Commission report with 10 state's progress assesment on their way to becoming a European Union members is crucial for these countries. Žiga Faktor, director of our Brussels's office, has commented on which countries will most probably be supported by this report in getting a candidate status in an interview with RTVS.

INVITATION | EU Enlargement to the Western Balkans: 20 Years After the Thessaloniki Summit

October 16, 2023

We 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.

RTVS | European Council Summit: Israel, Ukraine and migration

October 26, 2023

The representants of EU countries arrived in Brussels for the European Council Summit. Our analytist Vít Havelka has commented on the agenda of the meeting - that includes, among other things, the situation in the Middle East, continuous support of Ukraine, the EU's budget or the new migration and asylum pact - in an interview with RTVS.

CNN Prima News | Fiala in Israel: A symbol or a real benefit?

October 25, 2023

Czech prime minister Petr Fiala has visited Israel one day before the European Council summit. Our executive director Martin Vokálek spoke about what this visit means for the Czech republic but also for the European Union in an interview with CNN Prima News.

REPORT | What future for QMV in Foreign and Security Policy?

October 11, 2023

The debate focused on the possible move to qualified majority voting in the EU's Foreign and Security Policy. The participants in the debate discussed the possible negative and positive aspects of the decision. The debate covered topics such as the fear of over-voting as a possible aspect of division within the Union or the ineffectiveness of the current consensus approach.