European Thursdays in the Scout Institute
Hot take: “The current crisis is an opportunity to strengthen Europe.”
Join us on the third Thursday of the month in our scouting neighborhood for an open discussion following a presentation by Monika Ladmanová on this hot take. Monika Ladmanová is the head of the European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic. She has also worked for the Czech Helsinki Committee and the Open Society Fund. Together with European Commissioner Věra Jourová, she helped prepare the directive on work-life balance for people who care for loved ones.
If you’re interested in Europe and our place within it, come network with those who are “shaping” Europe.
European Thursdays serve as a space for discussion and networking. We would be happy to see you there every month.
The event is freely accessible from the ground floor of SI, and you’ll find us in the courtyard starting at 5:00 PM.
Public podcast – How is Europe 80 years on from the end of World War II?
The Second World War was a fundamental event in the development of Europe and its current shape. But are we still aware of this today? How does the younger generation feel about the conflict, which is 80 years away this year? And do we still need to remember it?
Join us for a live discussion with our guests on the Café Evropa podcast.
WHEN: Friday, May 9, 2025, from 16:00 (start of recording)
WHERE: Experience Europe building, Národní 10, Prague 1
GUESTS:
Jana Kudrnová also known as Bláznivá dějepisářka
Mikuláš Kroupa from Post Bellum
Tereza Dejmková from the project Je to based
The recording of the Café Evropa podcast will last approximately 45 minutes, after which there will be space for your questions and discussion with the guests.
Europe as a Task: President Pavel to open conference, Niinistö and Ribera to speak
Save the date!
Join the international conference on security and future of the EU, which will take place on 12.-13. May at the Prague Castle and Czernin Palace in Prague.
It is with great honour that we announce that the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel will deliver the opening speech at Prague Castle.
As a leader with deep experience in security and diplomacy, President Pavel will open a debate on how Europe can remain united, resilient and proactive in today’s unstable world. His strategic perspective will set the framework for discussions on Europe’s role in addressing security issues and global power shifts.
President Pavel will be joined at the opening by the Special Adviser to the President of the European Commission, former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö.
He will share his reflections on Europe’s changing security environment and the need for unity and strategic foresight at a time of increasing tension.
We are also pleased to welcome Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for a Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition, who will deliver the keynote speech.
As a pioneer in green policy and sustainable development, Teresa Ribera will bring insights on how energy and climate strategies can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and resilience.
Find out more about the programme and how to register soon at taskeurope.eu.
If you have not received a registration email and would like to attend, please email registration@taskeurope.eu Follow the conference profiles on Instagram or LinkedIn for up-to-date information.
We are looking for an Event Manager
We are looking for an event manager with an interest in European topics to join our international team in our Prague office, who would take responsibility for organising a significant part of our events for the general and professional public, bring new content and organisational initiatives to the events and fully participate in the Institute’s activities. We offer a diverse range of work in an area that has an impact on the public debate on European issues in the Czech Republic and elsewhere in Europe.
Read more info about the offer and the requirements on our website!
Podcast Café Evropa
The next episode of the Café Evropa podcast is out!
How to support Czech startups? What steps should the Czech government and the European Union take to improve the situation? Where are the main obstacles? Can the above trends be reversed?
Martin Jiránek, founder and chairman of the Czech Startup Association, answers these and other questions in the latest Café Evropa podcast.
Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube!
Think Visegrad is looking for researchers for 2025
We are excited to announce that Think Visegrad is offering eight visiting fellowships for the Summer/Autumn/Winter of 2025. This unique opportunity invites non-V4 experts to engage in high-level discussions and research on issues of regional strategic importance within the Visegrad Group (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia).
About Think Visegrad: Think Visegrad is a think tank focused on analysing issues relevant to the V4 countries and providing strategic recommendations to governments and international organisations. We aim to promote structured dialogue, innovative research and policy solutions on a wide range of topics, from political science and international relations to economics.
What do we offer? Fellowship length: 6 to 8 weeks, with at least 4 weeks to be spent in person at the host institution.
Research focus: Fellowships are available in a wide range of research areas, including political science, international relations and economics.
Deadline: Submit your structured CV and cover letter to thinktank@sfpa.sk by April 30, 2025.
For more information visit the Think Visegrad website.
New Impulses for EU Enlargement: Opportunities for Citizens and Bussinesses
We would like to invite you to the conference New Impulses for EU Enlargement: Opportunities for Citizens and Businesses, which will take place on April 28, 2025, at the Liechtenstein Palace in Malá Strana, Prague.
Among the key speakers will be Martin Dvořák, Minister for European Affairs, Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement, and Viktor Daněk from the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, who will moderate a panel on the political and economic aspects of EU enlargement. Follow our social media for the latest updates!
Policy Paper: tackling transport poverty in the Czech Republic
A new policy paper by researcher Rebeka Hengalová and Green Europe Programme Manager Jana Abíková points out that even though transport poverty does not affect the majority of the population, it affects a significant and growing part of Czech society. The authors describe specific experiences of citizens, present international examples of good practice and suggest how the Czech Republic can use the Social Climate Fund to alleviate transport poverty.
You can read the full policy paper here.
Background paper: the Czech Republic and the priorities of the new Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034
A new background paper prepared by Josef Bič (FSV VŠE) and Filip Křenek (EUROPEUM) for the round table of the National Convention on the EU provides an overview of the current developments in the debate on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework for the period 2028-2034.
The text focuses on the key priorities, the European Commission’s proposals and why the Czech Republic should play an active role in the ongoing negotiations. Topics include defence, competitiveness, climate and budget flexibility in times of crisis.