Congress of Young Europeans Prague Applications are open for the 6thCongress of Young Europeans, which this time is going to take place in Prague, Czech Republic between 30 August and 2 September 2018.
By Electing Miloš Zeman, the Czech Republic Turns East Analysis The post of Czech President will now be held for the next five years by Miloš Zeman. The incumbent, who is famous for a political style that is so jovial as to be vulgar and for his pro-Russian, harshly anti-immigration position, defeated the moderate, unequivocally pro-Western academic Jiří Drahoš in the second round of voting by a relatively close margin (152 000 votes). By Petr Honzejk
CALL FOR PAPERS - Current Populism in Europe: Culture, History, Identity. The Heinrich Böll Foundation is organizing the 4th International Populism Conference in Prague, in cooperation with the Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Social Science and the Goethe-Institut Prag. The conference will take place 21 - 22 May 2018 at Goethe-Insitut Prag. More information about the Call for Papers can be found here. You can apply until 31 January 2018.
After the elections in the Czech Republic: The end of liberal democracy in Central Europe? The Czech election results are a source of considerable concern. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a differentiated look at them and not panicking about warnings that all of Central Europe is bidding farewell to the principles of liberal democracy. 26 October 2017 By Eva van de Rakt
How the German parliamentary elections resonate in Slovakia Analysis The domestic media in Slovakia discussed especially the policy of the future German government towards the EU and the US, as well as the success of the right-wing AfD in Germany. By Grigorij Mesežnikov
How the German Elections resonate in the Czech Republic Analysis The results of the German general election were met in the Czech Republic with interest but not much excitement compared to the emotional responses which they evoked in Germany. By Zuzana Lizcová
Budapest gratuliert! Analysis Viktor Orbán, facing an upcoming general election, may generate domestic political capital if the German government becomes more decisive in demanding that EU member states comply with the European Union’s migration-related regulations. By Edit Zgut-Przybylska
Will the Czech Republic’s next Prime Minister end up facing charges? The Czech Republic may soon become a unique case in Europe. Its next Prime Minister may actually face a prison sentence. A commentary by Petr Honzejk By Petr Honzejk
Capacity Building for the Post-Brexit Generation ‘Why We're Stuck and How We Want to Get out of This’ The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union (hbs EU) invites young Europeans from all Member States and the UK to Brussels in order to discuss with each other, with actors of the European institutions, NGOs and think tanks as well as with journalists and local politicians, initiatives, students and academics in Belgium how they see their future in and for Europe.
Lex CEU: Orbán’s attack on academic freedom in Europe The Hungarian government tries to shut down the renowned Central European University. This is an attack on academic freedom in Europe. By Eva van de Rakt