Think Tank

Space technologies are playing an increasingly critical role in communications, defence and research. As more satellites are launched, there is a growing risk of collision, and of satellites becoming military targets. Satellite-debris collisions have the potential to destroy not just one or two but many satellites, preventing the use of those orbits for years. Although de-orbiting satellites at a faster pace may be a solution, orbital debris falling back to Earth can cause environmental harm. Europe ...

In September 2024, a Court of Justice (ECJ) judgment, rendered in appeal, concluded a 10-year State aid procedure on Ireland's past tax rulings relating to Apple. The ECJ judgment did not go as anticipated. In addition, the over €13 billion in aid to be recovered from Apple eclipsed the grounds for the decision, which derive from the specific historical structure of the business and national provisions.

These proceedings cover the Policy Hub on Better Law-Making in the European Union held on December 4, 2024. During the hub European academics indicated that European legislation is no longer fit for purpose and urgently needs modernisation. The experts recommended simplification of the structure and the drafting style of European legislation, citizen-centred approach to EU legislation, along with improving evidence base and digitisation. These proceedings are prepared by Policy Department for Justice ...

Český národní plán pro oživení a odolnost (NRRP) měl v rámci Nástroje pro oživení a odolnost (RRF) počáteční hodnotu ve výši 7 036 milionů EUR, a to pouze ve formě grantů. V červnu 2022 byl původní grantový příděl Česka revidován a zvýšen na 7 673,7 milionu EUR (+ 9,1 %). V červnu 2023 předložilo Česko žádost o změnu svého národního plánu pro oživení a odolnost. Tento pozměněný plán má celkovou hodnotu 9 231,3 milionu EUR. Jeho součástí je nyní nová kapitola REPowerEU, která nabízí další grantové ...

According to Directive 2008/115/EC (the Return Directive, RD), third-country nationals (TCNs) staying illegally on the territory of a Member State should, as a general rule, be issued a return decision obliging them to leave the EU. However, available data suggest that among those who receive such a decision, only about a quarter actually leave the EU (see Figure 1). Data on irregular migration, as well as returns statistics, should be used carefully, as they are often incomplete, inconsistent and ...