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Slawa.tv | Ukrainian track: between Brussels and Orbán
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27. 6. 2025
27. 6. 2025There is some optimism in the European defence sphere, especially after the recent NATO summit, but real differences remain. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for the Ukrainian media Slawa.tv.
Deník N | Without five percent for defence, the remaining 95 percent of GDP becomes meaningless. Trump is right, defends changes in NATO expert
More info 26. 6. 2025
26. 6. 2025Pokud nebudeme schopni zajistit vlastní obranu, všechny další priority se dostanou až na druhou kolej, míní analytik a výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM Martin Vokálek. Deníku N v návaznosti na výsledky summitu NATO popsal dva aspekty proměny Aliance, řekl, v čem má Donald Trump podle něj pravdu, a zhodnotil evropskou podbízivost.
TA3 | Spotlight on Slovakia and Hungary
More info 26. 6. 2025
26. 6. 2025The regimes of Mr Fico and Mr Orbán do not play by democratic values and fair rules, and there is a risk that they will be pressured by other EU countries in terms of the rule of law or other actions they take. At the same time, there are certain trade relations and other links between these countries and the Russian Federation. Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the European Council's decision out of their own interests. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ta3.
Deník N | A look back at the NATO summit: five key insights into what it told us about the future of Europe
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26. 6. 2025The Hague NATO summit is in history, and the allies now have to work to implement the agreement from it - i.e. an increase in defence spending plus costs related to the defence capability of countries. Daily N followed the summit on the ground and analytically, and we bring you the punchline in the form of key takeaways from the summit. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník N.
Deník N | Praise for Trump: the NATO countries have come out in support of the US and will increase defence spending
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25. 6. 2025NATO member countries have caved in to Donald Trump and approved an increase in defence spending. But they also reaffirmed the validity of Article 5 on collective defence - and the absence of surprises is the main message of the summit, according to President Peter Paul. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník N.
CNN Prima News | The NATO Summit in The Hague
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25. 6. 2025The NATO summit in The Hague was commented on for CNN Prima News by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
Horizont 24 | The increase in NATO's anti-missile and anti-aircraft capabilities by 400%
More info 9. 6. 2025
9. 6. 2025This would be a strategic move from the position of individual states, as we have long neglected defence and security and have relied on the US. However, the situation is also very serious, and we are seeing continued Russian aggression against Ukraine, and Mark Rutte agrees with security experts that Russia will be able to attack a NATO state within five years. Martin Vokálek, the executive director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Horizont 24.
TN CZ | Trade war
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4. 6. 2025The situation regarding the trade war was commented on for Televizní noviny by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
iRozhlas | Síkela has a strong team and an active agenda. But there is a lack of contact with Czech citizens
More info 3. 6. 2025
3. 6. 2025Jozef Síkela (STAN) has completed his first six months as EU Commissioner for International Partnerships. He has visited 17 countries on three continents on topics ranging from lithium mining in Chile to transport in Central Asia to education in Africa. His appointment has been hailed as a success by the government, particularly due to his “strong economic portfolio”. However, experts point out that it is too early to really assess his work - there are repeated criticisms of poor communication. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, and analyst Zuzana Krulichová commented for iRozhlas.
TN.cz | EU wants a free trade agreement with India
More info 25. 5. 2025
25. 5. 2025The European Union could strike one of the biggest trade deals in the world - with India. Indeed, because of a potential trade war and deteriorating relations with the United States, the EU is looking to expand its reach into other global markets. This agreement was first mentioned in 2008. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, discussed the topic.
Český zájem | Europe as a Task, safety, and competitiveness
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22. 5. 2025"In the Czech Republic and in Europe in general, we lack a certain art of foresight, we can predict the next 2-3 years, but we cannot predict various scenarios in depth and be prepared for them." Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, was a guest on the podcast Český zájem with Jan Lipavský.
TN CZ | Post-Brexit Britain is loosening regulations, allowing foreign workers and easing restrictions on fishing
More info 19. 5. 2025
19. 5. 2025Headline TN Live focused on the relationship between the UK and the European Union. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, discussed what has changed after Brexit.