20 Jul

Central Europe May Remain Merely a Playing Field in the Race for Strategic Metals.

Although none of the V4 countries has deposits of rare earth elements, all of them are striving to secure their place in the future of the EU’s critical raw materials sector.

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With shifting geopolitical tides and figures like Donald Trump advocating for a swift end to the war, the future of Ukrainian refugees remains unclear. Many continue to reside in Poland, Slovakia, and Czechia, and Kyiv will face a hard challenge of facilitating their return — an issue crucial for the country’s post-war recovery.

By Natália Silenská | Euractiv.sk, Nazar Hlamazda | gwaramedia.com, Aleksandra Krzysztoszek | Euractiv.pl, Ondřej Plevák | Euractiv.cz

Canva

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Czechia since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Today, they are not just receiving protection – they’re paying back more in taxes than they cost the state. Employers say many sectors would struggle without them.

Written by Aneta Zachová and Barbora Pištorová | EURACTIV.cz

Charków, Canva

After Russian airstrikes devastated Kharkiv's power infrastructure in spring 2024, restoring electricity became a national priority for Ukraine and a key focus of international aid.

Written by Olena Klymenko | Gwara Media

Marek Studzinski [Unsplash]

Ukraine is striving for European Union membership, aiming to open additional negotiation clusters this year. Experts argue that its accession could not only strengthen Central and Eastern Europe but also drive reforms within the EU itself.

By Aleksandra Krzysztoszek, Euractiv.pl

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