Press Advisories
17. 6. 2009
Mandate for the European Council adopted unanimously
The Czech Government European Affairs Committee unanimously adopted today the mandate on the basis of which Czech Prime Minister and President of the European Council Jan Fischer will chair the last European Council meeting during the Czech Presidency in Brussels on 18 and 19 June.
17. 6. 2009
Jan Fischer talks on CNN about the state of the European economy
In an interview with Richard Quest, the Prime Minister spoke about the effects of the economic crisis on the Czech Republic in comparison with other countries in the EU.
16. 6. 2009
New Financial Architecture - Panacea or Chimera?
Speech of Prime Minister Jan Fischer in London, Chatham House
16. 6. 2009
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the continuation of mass executions in Iraq
The European Union is deeply disturbed at reports that in recent days further death sentences were carried out in Iraq, probably totalling number 20.
15. 6. 2009
Statement on Guantanamo Closure Endorsed on Both Sides of the Atlantic
The EU and the United States on Monday endorsed a joint statement on the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, at the same time marking a fresh start in counterterrorism cooperation based on shared values, international law, the respect for human rights and the rule of law.
15. 6. 2009
Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs to chair the GAERC Council
President of the General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC), Deputy Prime Minister and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kohout will chair the GAERC Council on 15 and 16 June in Luxembourg.
12. 6. 2009
France supports the Czech Presidency in its preparations for the European Council
Czech Prime Minister and Chairman of the EU Council Jan Fischer today met French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysée Palace.
12. 6. 2009
Telecommunications Ministers address EU information security
On Thursday the EU Ministers for Telecommunications met for the last time under the Czech Presidency.
11. 6. 2009
Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Karen civilians fleeing Burma/Myanmar
The EU has noted with serious concern the mounting offensive of the Burmese Army and its allies against the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), which has resulted in large numbers of civilians fleeing from the conflict area in Kayin/Karen State to Thailand.
11. 6. 2009
Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE) - Transport
On the first day the Ministers of Transport will meet for the second formal Council during the Czech Presidency.
