
Česká televize | Commission erred, must explain von der Leyen's messages with Pfizer, court rules
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14. 5. 2025
The European Commission erred in refusing to disclose messages between Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer chief Albert Bourla, according to the EU court's ruling. The communications concerned the purchase of billions of euros of vaccines. The Commission said it respected the verdict and would prepare a new justification for its action. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Czech Television.

Teraz.sk | Court verdict against the Commission: transparency must apply even in crises
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14. 5. 2025
Wednesday's verdict of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which upheld the European Commission's misconduct in refusing to publish text messages between Ursula von der Leyen and the Pfizer chief, sets an important precedent for the entire EU, according to Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy.

TN Live | Court to examine whether Ursula von der Leyen violated transparency rules
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14. 5. 2025
The EU court will consider whether European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen violated transparency rules by refusing to disclose text messages she exchanged with the CEO of Pfizer during the pandemic. The court is to decide whether there was a concealment of information. Martin Vokálek, director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the situation for TV Nova.

Slawa.tv | Ukraine's European integration: why is Budapest obstructing Kiev's strategic decisions?
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11. 5. 2025
Hungary has repeatedly used its veto power not only to pressure Ukraine on bilateral issues, but also to win concessions from the EU, especially in the budget and rule of law areas, says Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute in Prague.

Česká televize | Germany is changing course: New Chancellor promises a more assertive role in Europe
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5. 5. 2025
Germany has a new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, who promises a more active and decisive role for his country on the European stage. While his predecessor Olaf Scholz was often criticised for his hesitant approach, Merz wants to end this era and strengthen German influence in key European negotiations, which diplomats say have long been hampered by Berlin's indecision. Martin Vokálek, executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Czech Television.

ČT24 | Meloni's balancing act between the EU and the USA faces a test at the White House
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17. 4. 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni presents herself as a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump and a mediator between Washington and Brussels. However, crises triggered by U.S. tariffs and negotiations on a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have driven the two sides apart and complicated Meloni’s position. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, commented on the situation for ČT24.

CNN Prima News | Europe has given Trump another chance. It offered him a carrot, but also threatens with a stick, explains the expert
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11. 4. 2025
Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM, comments on the situation regarding tariffs and the carrot-and-stick approach.

ČT24 | The impacts of U.S. tariffs
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10. 4. 2025
The topic of the impact of U.S. tariffs on the European Union was discussed in a commentary by Martin Vokálek, Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.

ČT24 | The impacts of U.S. tariffs
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10. 4. 2025
The topic of the impact of U.S. tariffs on the European Union was analyzed in a commentary by Martin Vokálek, Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.

TREND.sk | We need to prepare for a flood of Chinese goods. The EU is searching for a solution, but for now, it’s grasping at straws
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10. 4. 2025
Harsh tariff measures could escalate a trade war with China. Europe should seek a balance between protecting its market and maintaining open trade, said Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, in a statement for the Trend.sk news portal.

ČT24 | EU trade ministers on the response to U.S. tariffs
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10. 4. 2025
The topic of the European Union’s response to U.S. tariffs was analyzed in a commentary by the director of the EUROPEUM Institute, Martin Vokálek.

Televizní noviny | Europe to Build AI Hubs Across Member States. Czechia Not Included
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9. 4. 2025
The European Union is planning massive investments in the construction of so-called giga factories for artificial intelligence. Up to five major centers and thirteen smaller facilities are expected to be built across member states — the Czech Republic is not among them. The situation was commented on for Televizní noviny by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.