National Convention on the EU | Recommendation: Evaluation of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU
Our associate research fellow Zuzana Kasáková and our senior research fellow Vít Havelka prepared a recommendation resulting from the round table discussion of the National Convention on the EU held on February 24, 2023 on the topic "Evaluation of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU". The issued recommendations for the Czech Republic include, for example, the use of the positive result of the Czech presidency, its improved image, and contacts for formulating and promoting the long-term priorities of the Czech Republic in the European Union. Another recommendation is that the Czech Republic should ensure adequate security, both personnel and professional, for the awarding of public contracts for the future Czech presidency.
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ČRo Plus: The proposal that would end the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines from 2035 is postponed
Our senior researcher Kateřina Davidová commented for ČRo Plus on the postponement of the vote to end the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines, which is to apply from 2035. Its final approval was not supported at the last minute by Germany, which is concerned that the proposal does not include an exemption for vehicles that would burn synthetic fuels.
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POLICY PAPER: Finding Transatlantic Unity in Times of Conflict 2022. Transatlantic Policy Forum in Review
Our researchers Danielle Piatkiewicz and Hugo Blewet-Mundy have written a policy paper on "Finding Transatlantic Unity in Times of Conflict 2022. Transatlantic Policy Forum in Review" which aims to outline action points and proposals that the Transatlantic Partnership should adopt.
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POLICY PAPER | EU Platform workers‘ directive: A test for regulating the future of work
A policy paper by our research intern Silke Maes entitled "EU Platform workers' directive: A test for regulating the future of work" takes a closer look at the aforementioned Directive on improving working conditions at work through platforms. The paper details the impact of the development of platforms on working conditions and then argues that the Directive is the first EU attempt to respond to this development.
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POLICY PAPER | Směrnice EU o pracovnících platforem: Test pro regulování budoucnosti práce
Policy paper naší výzkumné stážistky Silke Maes s názvem "EU Platform workers‘ directive: A test for regulating the future of work" se podrobněji věnuje zmíněné Směrnici o zlepšení pracovních podmínek při práci prostřednictvím platforem. Paper podrobněji popisuje dopady rozvoje platforem na pracovní podmínky a následně argumentuje, že zmíněná směrnice je prvním unijním pokusem na tento vývoj zareagovat.
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BLOG | “A Close Neighbor Is Better Than a Distant Relative” - Belt and Road Initiative: Are We Closer After 10 Years?
In 2013, the Chinese president introduced the New Silk Road project, also known as the Belt and Road Initiative. It was to connect China with countries in Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe and maritime regions with the purpose to coordinate policies and link infrastructure. However, the initiative, and especially China's role in it, raises many questions and doubts. What is its future? This is what our intern Šárka Váchalová discusses in her blog.
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EU MONITOR | The future shift of energy policies in the European Union
In her EU Monitor, Zsanett Gréta Papp discusses the current energy situation in the EU Member States. Where to look for a replacement for gas from Russia? And how will this decision affect the EU's green policy agenda?
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EU MONITOR | The future shift of energy policies in the European Union
Zsanett Gréta Papp se ve svém EU Monitoru zabývá současnou energetickou situací v členských státech EU. Kde hledat náhradu za plyn z Ruska? A jak toto rozhodnutí ovlivní plán zelené politiky celé EU?
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EU MONITOR | From boom to bust: How uncoordinated policies halted solar power deployment in Czechia
In his EU Monitor, Jonathan Lyons writes about the future of solar energy in the Czech Republic. "Harnessing the full potential of solar energy will not only help to meet the EU's decarbonisation targets, but also boost energy security and create local jobs. The potential for solar energy in the Czech Republic is considerable, up to 12 GW," writes Lyons.
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INVITATION | Serbia’s EU integration process: A long and rocky road
We would like to invite you for a public discussion and screening of a documentary on Serbia’s EU integration process. The debate will take place on Monday 19 December, 15:30 - 17:30; at Impact Hub D10 in Prague.
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