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Seznam Zprávy | Babiš as the master of foreign affairs. Why the prime minister wants to run diplomacy himself

In the new Babiš government, European policy will be moved directly under the prime minister, reducing the influence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, the Permanent Representation in Brussels will remain essential, especially through close cooperation with the Government’s Section for European Affairs. Key personnel decisions are still being negotiated, including who will serve as the prime minister’s chief coordinator, or “sherpa,” for EU matters. The article was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office at EUROPEUM.
16. November 2025

"He focuses primarily on one-to-one state relations and on regional forms of cooperation. Previous governments operated in much the same way."

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