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ČRo Plus | Macron came to Prague to discuss building nuclear blocks in Dukovany
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Prague to meet with Czech officials. The main topic of the discussion is the construction of a new block of the Dukovany nuclear power plant, which has drawn interest from both the French state company EDF and the Korean KHNP. Amongst the main topics is also support for Ukraine and the issue of new ammunition. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, spoke about Macron's visit for ČRo Plus.
5. March 2024
The relationship between the Czech Republic and France is highly above standard. Common interests in certain areas are crucial. The chairmanship of the Czech Republic, which immediately followed the French one, played a significant role in many important areas of cooperation. Collaboration in the field of nuclear energy has strengthened President Macron's trust, although there are certain economic and cultural differences between the two countries, highlighted by the Czech Parliament's rejection of the Istanbul Convention combating violence against women.
You can listen to the full interview here (from 8:16).