
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.

Sestry.eu | German elections: results, peculiarities and the country's future course
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24. 2. 2025
Everything indicates that after four years in opposition, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), which secured nearly a third of the votes (28.5%) in the elections, will return to power. Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, Martin Vokálek, commented for Sestry.eu.

TN Live | The German elections will change Europe. They could mean the end of Schengen
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21. 2. 2025
The frontrunner to win the German elections, Friedrich Merz, proposes a return to comprehensive border controls. However, some European politicians believe that this measure could lead to the gradual collapse of the entire Schengen area. Experts say the outcome of this weekend's federal elections will affect the entire European Union. Martin Vokálek, the executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute commented for TN Live.

TN Live | France has called another summit on Ukraine. Czech Republic can make a major contribution, says expert
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19. 2. 2025
A second EU leaders' summit is held in Paris to discuss European security and the future of Ukraine. This time, other EU countries were invited, including the Czech Republic. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for TN.cz.

TN.cz | Trump and Putin have shut down Europe. Putting troops back into the game could get us back in the game
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18. 2. 2025
According to experts, the meeting of European politicians in Paris did not produce results that would indicate Europe's ability to play a major role in the negotiations on Ukraine. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for TN.cz.

ČRo Plus | EU must remind Trump of its role in supporting Ukraine
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13. 2. 2025
Ukraine categorically rejects any peace agreement concluded without its direct participation. President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. While Trump speaks optimistically about the impending end of the war, European and Ukrainian officials are talking more about a cold shower than a breakthrough in the negotiations. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for Czech Radio Plus.

STVR | Poland's priority is EU security
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22. 1. 2025
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk presents the priorities of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union to MEPs. In January, Warsaw replaced Budapest and is focusing on strengthening the security of the continent. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Slovakian STVR.