
nova.cz | European common defence
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23. 3. 2025
Europe's unified approach has traditionally been complicated by Hungary, which openly rejects aid to Ukraine. Martin Vokálek, Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the common European defence.

Radio Prostor | President Petr Pavel visited Moldova. What is the country's path to the Union?
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21. 3. 2025
President Petr Pavel travelled to Moldova this week. During his state visit, he wants to address bilateral relations between the two countries as well as the current security situation in Europe and the world. Martin Vokálek, Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the relations between the Czech Republic and Moldova.

Studio 6 | EU leaders discuss Ukraine. Support to continue regardless of Trump
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20. 3. 2025
EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss defence, competitiveness and support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with both Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Europe remains the main pillar of support for Ukraine - despite the efforts of some leaders, such as Viktor Orbán, to undermine the unity of the EU-27. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of Institutut EUROPEUM, comments on the situation in Studio 6.

Seznam Zprávy | Unity is key. National interests must not prevail in Europe, warns analyst
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8. 3. 2025
In Europe, the role of nation states is growing because of Donald Trump's influence. If European leaders maintain unity and align their notes, the EU bloc will endure, says EUROPEUM Institute Executive Director Martin Vokálek

Televizní Noviny | Increasing defence spending as a result of the European Council summit
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7. 3. 2025
Thursday's summit of EU leaders resulted in unanimous agreement on the need to prioritise security. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Televizní noviny.

STVR | EU leaders have called for stronger defence
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7. 3. 2025
The decision to increase defence spending is a breakthrough. The summit focused on how to strengthen the European Union's defence capabilities and how to further address support to Ukraine. In recent years, Europe has somewhat naively relied on the US within NATO as a security guarantor. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.

ČT24 | Special EU Summit on Ukraine
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7. 3. 2025
The conclusions on support for Ukraine were adopted without Hungary, so they are not the conclusions of the entire European Council. The intention to support Ukraine and provide security guarantees was declared by 26 representatives of the Member States. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČT24

TN Live | European Council discusses Ukraine. In the event of a disagreement, it may form a coalition outside, says an expert
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6. 3. 2025
The leaders of the 27 EU countries met in Brussels on Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also present. The topics were aid to Ukraine and the defence of Europe. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM
Institute, discussed the topic.

TA3 | Europe is addressing a new phase of rearmament
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6. 3. 2025
Martin Vokálek, the Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute commented the situation surrounding the "new era" of armament of the EU for Slovak television TA3.

CNN Prima News | The future of the relationship between Ukraine, Europe and the US after the White House meeting
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5. 3. 2025
I believe that the negotiations will resume, but it is up to President Trump in particular to decide what attitude he will take towards President Zelensky. What we have seen in the Oval Office is indeed a dagger in the back of a country that has long resisted Russian aggression.
Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for CNN Prima News.

Euractiv | German conservatives will try to get Europe moving
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28. 2. 2025
What do the results of the German parliamentary elections mean for Europe?
Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, Martin Vokálek, commented for Euractiv.

Euractiv | Europe on the sidelines? How the Union is coping with the policies of the new US administration
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26. 2. 2025
The European Union faces the challenge of how to respond to the new US administration's actions on the war in Ukraine and how to secure its place in the peace negotiations. At the same time, the future direction of the EU27 after the German parliamentary elections is being addressed. These topics are discussed in a new episode of the Europe Up Close podcast by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.