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ČRo Radiožurnál | Odpolední publicistika: New Owner of Liberty Ostrava Steelworks. European Union Budget. Measures Against Fish Die-Offs
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16. 7. 2025
16. 7. 2025How is the draft of the next EU budget set up, including from the perspective of Czechia? The situation was commented on for ČRo Radiožurnál by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
ČT24 | The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion budget for the period 2028 to 2034.
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16. 7. 2025The European Commission has proposed a budget of €2 trillion (49.21 trillion CZK) for the period 2028 to 2034, according to Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin. The financial plan places emphasis on economic competitiveness and defence, while also aiming to reform rules on subsidies for agriculture and economic development. In the coming months, one of the most complex negotiations in Brussels is set to begin.
The situation was commented on for ČT24 by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
ČT24 | The EU budget should take into account that some countries may be problematic
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16. 7. 2025The European Commission prepares a proposal for a multiannual budget for the period 2028-2035. In addition to investments in agriculture, defence and climate goals, Brussels is increasingly talking about the need for greater flexibility - and how to prevent the misuse of funds in countries that violate the EU's fundamental values. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, comments on the situation for ČT24.
CNN Prima News | Vote of No Confidence in the European Commission
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10. 7. 2025The vote of no confidence in the European Commission was commented on for CNN Prima News by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
CNN Prima News | Vote of No Confidence in the European Commission
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10. 7. 2025The vote of no confidence in the European Commission was commented on for CNN Prima News by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
TN Live | Von der Leyen faces a vote of no confidence
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10. 7. 2025The European Parliament decides today on a vote of no confidence in European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the affair known as Pfizergate. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for TN Live.
Český rozhlas | The future of trade between the EU and the US remains uncertain
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8. 7. 2025The European Union is one of the United States' largest trading partners. However, trade relations between the two powers may be significantly affected by the newly introduced tariffs. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on their impact and the broader context for Český Rozhlas.
TN Live | President Duda Makes Final Foreign Visit in Prague
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7. 7. 2025Polish President Andrzej Duda made his final foreign visit to the Czech Republic, highlighting the strong and long-standing relationship between the two countries. The visit was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.
HNonline.sk | Denmark takes over the EU with an emphasis on cohesion and seeking compromises. It has experienced diplomats, claims EUROPEUM
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2. 7. 2025Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM, sees the priorities set by Denmark as highly relevant and well targeted. In his view, security, green transition, and competitiveness are interconnected.
Bleskovky.sk | Denmark Takes Over the EU with Emphasis on Cohesion and Compromise
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2. 7. 2025Dánsko je členem EU od roku 1973, má velmi silnou tzv. soft power a zkušený diplomatický aparát v Bruselu, takže by mělo mít dobré předpoklady pro hledání konsensu mezi členskými státy. Pro Bleskovky.sk komentoval Martin Vokálek, výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM.
Teraz.sk | Denmark Over the EU with Emphasis on Cohesion
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2. 7. 2025Dánsko je členem EU od roku 1973, má velmi silnou tzv. soft power a zkušený diplomatický aparát v Bruselu, takže by mělo mít dobré předpoklady pro hledání konsensu mezi členskými státy. Pro Teraz.sk komentoval Martin Vokálek, výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM.
ČT24 | Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union
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2. 7. 2025The Danish presidency will be about uniting states, finding compromises and mediating between the EU-27. The Presidency should set the issues, but it should not put its political convictions into them. But Denmark is one of the old member states and a country with strong soft power, good diplomatic skills and a well-developed Brussels apparatus. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČT24.