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Martin Vokálek

Executive Director and Head of Brussels Office
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Martin Vokálek

Executive Director and Head of Brussels Office

Martin Vokálek holds a master’s degree in International Politics and Diplomacy from the Faculty of International Relations of the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE v Praze) and an MBA degree from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland and the Prague University of Economics and Business, Czechia. His minor was Project Management, and he has also completed courses in Management and Law at the Management Centre Innsbruck, Austria. He has participated for several years in the European Youth Parliament and the Czech Student Union, was a Vice President and Member of the Academic Senate, and has co-founded the Czech chapter of the student transatlantic think-tank European Horizons. For several years, he collaborated on the project of CERMAT, worked at the Institute of International Relations and other institutions, served as the Finance Manager at the International Sustainable Finance Centre, and was active also in the private sector.

He is currently the Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, having started there as the Office and Project Manager in 2016. He is interested in economic issues, European security and NATO, hybrid threats, war crimes and international law problematic.

European Newsroom | Analysts: ANO’s victory is not good news for Brussels, however Babiš is not Orbán

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5. 10. 2025
Andrej Babiš’s victory could raise concerns in Brussels, but analysts believe the outcome will depend on his future cabinet. Despite his alliance with Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, Babiš is viewed as a pragmatist rather than a hardline eurosceptic, making a sharp turn in Czech foreign policy unlikely. Martin Vokálek, executive director and head of the Brussels office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on this for European Newsroom.

České Noviny | Analysts: ANO's victory is not good news for Brussels, but Babiš is not Orbán

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4. 10. 2025
According to Brussels analysts, Andrej Babiš's victory would not be a positive sign for the EU, but the nature of his cabinet will be decisive. Although he is compared to Viktor Orbán, experts describe him as a pragmatist rather than a radical Eurosceptic, which suggests that Czech foreign policy may not undergo a fundamental change. Martin Vokálek, executive director and head of the Brussels office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on this for České Noviny.

Blesk Zprávy | Czechia leaving the EU and NATO? Babiš promised that won't happen... Konečná is still in favor

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4. 10. 2025
Is there a risk that the Czech Republic could leave the European Union or NATO under the government of the ANO movement and Andrej Babiš? It is unlikely, but Kateřina Konečná and the Stačilo! coalition, which continues to push for a referendum on withdrawal from both organizations, are emerging as potential partners for Babiš's government. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Blesk Zprávy.

Web.DE | Is Czechia becoming the next Hungary?

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2. 10. 2025
Despite controversy, former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš still has a chance to return to the head of the government. According to critics, this could push the Czech Republic towards an authoritarian model based on the Hungarian example. There are even concerns that the country could question its membership in NATO and the European Union. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Web.DE.

Forbes Ukraine | Millions of grenades are at stake. The party of former Prime Minister and Eurosceptic Andrej Babiš is leading in the Czech elections. What are the stakes for Ukraine?

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2. 10. 2025
The Czech parliamentary elections may be dominated by the movement of former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. One of his main promises is to end the program that enabled Ukraine to obtain millions of artillery shells. The question remains whether he would actually push through this plan if he wins the election. Martin Vokálek, executive director and head of the Brussels office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Forbes Ukraine.

Politico | Czech ammo lifeline for Ukraine comes under fire at home

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16. 9. 2025
Former PM Andrej Babiš wants to cancel Prague’s ammunition initiative, but critics warn that would harm both Prague and Kyiv. The situation was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.

Czech Radio Plus | Meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump in Washington. What does the EU say?

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17. 8. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to the United States. But before that, he made a stop in Brussels. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office, commented on the situation for Czech Radio.

ČT24 | US tariffs on goods from dozens of countries have come into effect

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15. 8. 2025
The United States has launched new import tariffs – customs duties of at least 10% now affect dozens of countries, including the EU, Japan, and South Korea, with some sectors potentially being hit even harder. European institutions are already talking about the risks to global supply chains and rising consumer prices. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on ČT24.

STVR :24 | Videoconference Ahead of the Alaska Summit

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13. 8. 2025
Na pátečním jednání amerického prezidenta Donalda Trumpa s ruským prezidentem Vladimirem Putinem musí být zachovány evropské a ukrajinské bezpečnostní zájmy. Situaci komentoval pro Slovenskou televizi výkonný ředitel a vedoucí bruselské kanceláře Institutu EUROPEUM Martin Vokálek.

TVP World | "Czexit" on the table? Populists call for a referendum on EU and NATO membership

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8. 8. 2025
As part of their election campaign, Czech populist parties are once again raising the issue of the Czech Republic leaving the European Union and NATO — and proposing to hold a referendum on the matter. Opinions clash against a backdrop of growing dissatisfaction with traditional institutions and mounting concerns about sovereignty and security. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for TVP World.

Impuls | With the new Polish president in office, relations with the Czech Republic will remain unchanged

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5. 8. 2025
Poland will have a new president from Wednesday - historian Karol Nawrocki, who was supported in the elections by the opposition national-conservative Law and Justice party, will take office. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented on the new president's arrival for Radio Impuls.

Seznam zprávy | They push for leaving the EU, but on the painful consequences, both Stačilo! and SPD remain silent

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4. 8. 2025
No euro, no EU. Ahead of the elections, populist rhetoric calling for an end to European integration is gaining strength. But anti-EU politicians from Stačilo! and SPD remain silent on how “painful” a breakup with Brussels would be – and what scenario would await the Czech Republic. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the issue for Seznam Zprávy.
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