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RTVS | The European Union approves aid to Ukraine of 5 billion euros and creates a special fund

March 19, 2024

The countries of the European Union have approved aid in the form of an increase of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by five billion euros. The decision to create a special fund to help Ukraine represents an important step towards strengthening support for the country against Russian aggression. Žiga Faktor, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute and head of the Brussels office, commented on the creation of the fund and its possible results for Slovakian RTVS.

TN.cz | Blinken discussed war in Ukraine with EU foreign ministers in Brussels

March 19, 2024

The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken participated in the meeting of the EU foreign ministers of the member countries in Brussels. This unusual meeting may be motivated by the stalled financial aid of the United States to Ukraine or the upcoming elections on both continents. Current leaders have limited time to continue with existing projects and are likely to try to make deals before newly elected political leaders take their chairs. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, spoke about this issue on the main evening broadcast on TV Nova.

TV Nova | Emmanuel Macron's turnaround: taking a swipe at the Kremlin and not ruling out the deployment of troops in Ukraine

March 15, 2024

Is Emmanuel Macron becoming a watchdog in relation to Russia? Will his statements be backed up by his actions? Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented for TV Nova on the evolution of positions towards Ukraine from president Emmanuel Macron.

TV Nova | Obrat Emmanuela Macrona: opřel se do Kremlu, nevyloučil ani nasazení pozemních jednotek na Ukrajině

March 15, 2024

Stává se Emmanuel Macron jestřábem ve vztahu k Rusku? Budou jeho prohlášení podpořena i činy? Vývoj pozic a postojů Francie i prezidenta Emmanuela Macrona komentoval pro TV Nova výkonný ředitel Institutu pro Evropskou politiku EUROPEUM Martin Vokálek.

ČRo Radiožurnál | European Parliament's lawsuit against the European Commission

March 15, 2024

The European Parliament is now taking the European Commission to the Court of Justice of the EU over the controversial release of EU funds to Hungary. Why do some MEPs consider the release of funds to be the result of blackmail by Hungary? Why have MEPs taken the matter to court? What could the lawsuit cause comments Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute for Czech Radio.

ČRo Radiožurnál | Žaloba Evropského parlamentu na Evropskou komisi

March 15, 2024

Kvůli spornému uvolnění peněz z unijních fondů pro Maďarsko nyní Evropský parlament žaluje Evropskou komisi u Soudního dvora EU. Proč někteří poslanci považují uvolnění fondů za výsledek vydírání ze strany Maďarska? A proč se obrátili na soud? Co může žaloba způsobit pro Český rozhlas Radiožurnál komentoval zástupce ředitele Institutu EUROPEUM Viktor Daněk.

iROZHLAS | Segregation of Romani children persists in the Czech Republic

March 13, 2024

In 2007, the European Court of Human Rights condemned the Czech Republic for discriminating against Romani pupils in their access to education. The Ministry of Education has admitted that this problem continues to this day. Not only is the Czech Republic under scrutiny by the Council of Europe, but it is also at risk of renewed infringement proceedings in the European Union, which could lead to financial sanctions. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on this issue for iROZHLAS.cz.

RTVS | Would the confiscation of Russian assets be in accordance with international law?

March 06, 2024

The G7 countries are considering the transfer of frozen Russian financial assets to Ukraine. This sum, ranging between $200 and $300 billion, could provide significant support to Kiev. However, such move would be unprecedented and raises questions about compliance with international law and concerns about creating a dangerous template. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, spoke on the topic for Slovakian Radio RTVS.

TN.cz | Macron's visit to Prague: Nuclear energy and European security on the agenda

March 05, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Prague on Tuesday, met with Czech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and briefly visited the Czech-French Nuclear Forum. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, discussed the programme of the state visit and its impact on the Czech Republic in an interview for TN.cz.

TN.cz | Návštěva Macrona v Praze: Na pořadu dne jaderná energie i evropská bezpečnost

March 05, 2024

Francouzský prezident Emmanuel Macron navštívil v úterý Prahu, setkal se s českým prezidentem Petrem Pavlem a premiérem Petrem Fialou, krátce navštívil i česko-francouzské jaderné fórum. Program státní návštěvy a její vliv rozebral v rozhovoru pro TN.cz výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM Martin Vokálek.