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Český rozhlas | The future of trade between the EU and the US remains uncertain
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8. 7. 2025
8. 7. 2025The European Union is one of the United States' largest trading partners. However, trade relations between the two powers may be significantly affected by the newly introduced tariffs. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on their impact and the broader context for Český Rozhlas.
TN Live | President Duda Makes Final Foreign Visit in Prague
More info 7. 7. 2025
7. 7. 2025Polish President Andrzej Duda made his final foreign visit to the Czech Republic, highlighting the strong and long-standing relationship between the two countries. The visit was commented on by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.
HNonline.sk | Denmark takes over the EU with an emphasis on cohesion and seeking compromises. It has experienced diplomats, claims EUROPEUM
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2. 7. 2025Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the Institute for European Policy EUROPEUM, sees the priorities set by Denmark as highly relevant and well targeted. In his view, security, green transition, and competitiveness are interconnected.
Bleskovky.sk | Denmark Takes Over the EU with Emphasis on Cohesion and Compromise
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2. 7. 2025Dánsko je členem EU od roku 1973, má velmi silnou tzv. soft power a zkušený diplomatický aparát v Bruselu, takže by mělo mít dobré předpoklady pro hledání konsensu mezi členskými státy. Pro Bleskovky.sk komentoval Martin Vokálek, výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM.
Teraz.sk | Denmark Over the EU with Emphasis on Cohesion
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2. 7. 2025Dánsko je členem EU od roku 1973, má velmi silnou tzv. soft power a zkušený diplomatický aparát v Bruselu, takže by mělo mít dobré předpoklady pro hledání konsensu mezi členskými státy. Pro Teraz.sk komentoval Martin Vokálek, výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM.
ČT24 | Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union
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2. 7. 2025The Danish presidency will be about uniting states, finding compromises and mediating between the EU-27. The Presidency should set the issues, but it should not put its political convictions into them. But Denmark is one of the old member states and a country with strong soft power, good diplomatic skills and a well-developed Brussels apparatus. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČT24.
STVR | Denmark to lead the Council of the European Union
More info 1. 7. 2025
1. 7. 2025The Danish Presidency seeks to respond to the many challenges that Europe faces and aims for a Europe that is safe, competitive and green. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.
STVR | Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU
More info 1. 7. 2025
1. 7. 2025If we do not secure our own defence, we cannot focus our own energies on other priorities that are equally important, such as social services, education and strengthening our competitiveness. The subject of defence is being given greater priority, but the Danish Presidency will try to link the subject of defence with green issues and, last but not least, will not forget our competitiveness. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.
Slawa.tv | Ukrainian track: between Brussels and Orbán
More info 27. 6. 2025
27. 6. 2025There is some optimism in the European defence sphere, especially after the recent NATO summit, but real differences remain. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for the Ukrainian media Slawa.tv.
Deník N | Without five percent for defence, the remaining 95 percent of GDP becomes meaningless. Trump is right, defends changes in NATO expert
More info 26. 6. 2025
26. 6. 2025Pokud nebudeme schopni zajistit vlastní obranu, všechny další priority se dostanou až na druhou kolej, míní analytik a výkonný ředitel Institutu EUROPEUM Martin Vokálek. Deníku N v návaznosti na výsledky summitu NATO popsal dva aspekty proměny Aliance, řekl, v čem má Donald Trump podle něj pravdu, a zhodnotil evropskou podbízivost.
TA3 | Spotlight on Slovakia and Hungary
More info 26. 6. 2025
26. 6. 2025The regimes of Mr Fico and Mr Orbán do not play by democratic values and fair rules, and there is a risk that they will be pressured by other EU countries in terms of the rule of law or other actions they take. At the same time, there are certain trade relations and other links between these countries and the Russian Federation. Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the European Council's decision out of their own interests. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ta3.
Deník N | A look back at the NATO summit: five key insights into what it told us about the future of Europe
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26. 6. 2025The Hague NATO summit is in history, and the allies now have to work to implement the agreement from it - i.e. an increase in defence spending plus costs related to the defence capability of countries. Daily N followed the summit on the ground and analytically, and we bring you the punchline in the form of key takeaways from the summit. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník N.