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CNN Prima News | Plenary meeting in Strasbourg to decide on budget and loan to Ukraine
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22. 10. 2024
MEPs in Strasbourg will vote on a loan of up to 900 billion crowns to Ukraine. This should be covered by the proceeds from frozen Russian assets. Other topics to be discussed include the EU's draft budget for next year and the situation in Lebanon. Martin Vokálek, executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for CNN Prima News.
TV Nova | Moldova voted to join the EU, but it was a close call
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21. 10. 2024
In Moldova, citizens have voted in a referendum to join the European Union as a constitutional goal. The results were close. Martin Vokálek, executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, discusses the issue live on TV Nova.
Televizní noviny | Outgoing European Commission sues Hungary
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3. 10. 2024
The European Commission sues Hungary over a law protecting national sovereignty. According to Brussels, it violates, among other things, several fundamental freedoms of the internal market or EU data protection laws. Budapest defends the law on the grounds that it is necessary to protect it from foreign political interference. For example, it prohibits political parties standing for election from being financed by anyone from abroad. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for main evening broadcast on TV Nova.
TN.cz | New Commissioner Síkela. Big budget, less influence
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17. 9. 2024
Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela has been appointed Commissioner for International Partnerships at the European Commission. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented on TN Live whether this is a win or a loss.
STVR | Composition of the new European Commission
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17. 9. 2024
How did Ursula von der Leyen manage to put together the new European Commission? Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for Slovakian STVR.
Seznam Zprávy | Six winners of the Brussels unveiling. Who gained influence in the new Commission and why
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17. 9. 2024
Representatives from France, Italy and Spain have won key positions in the new European Commission. Strong portfolios for politicians from Slovakia and Poland may come as a surprise. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Seznam Zprávy.
Voxpot | As European Commissioner, Síkela will be responsible for hundreds of billions
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17. 9. 2024
Jozef Síkela will have a portfolio with a very broad agenda in the new European Commission. He will be in charge of cooperation with countries in Africa or Asia, where he faces the challenge of competing with China. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Voxpot.
Seznam Zprávy | Surprise from Brussels. Síkela got a different portfolio, but with a huge budget
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17. 9. 2024
Jozef Síkela will be in charge of the International Partnerships portfolio within the European Commission. This was announced by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Seznam Zprávy.
Voxpot | Men's club, juicy portfolios and Síkela's chances. The battle for the new Commission begins
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30. 8. 2024
The Czech Republic wants a strong, preferably Economic portfolio in the future European Commission. But this is what all Member States are seeking. Europe is now facing hectic talks and tug-of-war. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Voxpot.
Seznam Zprávy | Jozef Síkela is set for the European Commission, aiming for a strong economic portfolio
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21. 8. 2024
It has now been confirmed by the government that minister Jozef Síkela is headed to the European Commission as the Czech candidate. Although President Ursula von der Leyen called on member states to nominate a pair of candidates, both men and women, the Czech Republic did not comply with this request. The outcome is expected to be decided in September when the portfolios for all new EU commissioners will be announced. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Seznam Zprávy.
TV Nova | Final stage of EU Commissioners iselection. Fiala meets with von der Leyen in Brussels
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20. 8. 2024
Petr Fiala met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. This is just two days before the Czech government is due to definitively confirm the nomination of minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Sikela for the post of European Commissioner. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for the main evening broadcast on TV Nova about what they could discuss at the closed-door meeting and how strong the position of the future Czech Commissioner is in Europe.
ČT24 | Most countries have presented their candidates for European Commissioner, none have put forward two names
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2. 8. 2024
Most EU member states have already presented their candidates for the position of European Commissioner, but none have complied with the request of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to propose two names. Ten countries have yet to nominate anyone, while the Czech Republic announced the nomination of Jozef Síkela last week. Which nominations are worth paying attention to? Is it mandatory for states to propose two candidates? On what basis does von der Leyen decide the composition of the Commission? And what are the chances that the Czech Republic will secure an economic portfolio? Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, comments for ČT24.