CNN Prima News | Who will be the next Czech EU Commissioner?
Is Jozef Síkela still the favorite for the post of the Czech EU Commissioner? Which portfolio would be most desirable for the Czech Republic? How likely is it that a defense commissioner position will be created? Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of EUROPEUM Institute, comments for CNN Prima News.
24. July 2024
In reality, the content of the portfolio is not that important because a commissioner cannot represent their country. They bring their Czech perspective, and the key is to have influence and be able to contribute to as many agendas as possible. This means they should not have a weak portfolio, but what exactly constitutes a strong portfolio? That, in fact, is not so crucial.
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