Press Advisories
19. 9. 2019
National Development Fund Ready for Launch: "Memorandum" Signed, Preparation of Pilot Projects Starts
Representatives of four banks - Česká spořitelna, ČSOB, Komerční banka and UniCredit Bank - signed a “Memorandum on Cooperation in the Implementation of Intention to Establish the National Development Fund” (the “Memorandum”) today with Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlíček and with Jiří Jirásek, the CEO of the Czech-Moravian Guarantee and Development Bank (ČMZRB), in the presence of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. This is a fundamental step aimed at creating conditions for the effective implementation of the long-term investment needs of the state in the area of infrastructure.
13. 9. 2019
Prime Minister’s speech at the Solair 2019 conference
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš took part in the Solair 2019 conference in Prague, focused on ethical and legal standards for AI.
12. 9. 2019
The EU must offer the Western Balkans a clear vision of European perspective, V4 representatives agreed in Prague
On Thursday, 12 September 2019, a summit of the prime ministers of the Visegrád Four and representatives of the Western Balkan region took place in the ceremonial spaces of Prague Castle. The themes primarily included the expansion of the European Union, the resolution of problems with migration and cooperation in the areas of the economy and security.
12. 9. 2019
V4 Statement on the Western Balkans
The Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group countries met with partners from the Western Balkans in Prague on 12 September 2019. In this context, the V4 leaders:
5. 9. 2019
The Prime Minister’s address at the Demographic Summit in Budapest
On Thursday 5 September 2019 Prime Minister Andrej Babiš spoke at the Demographic Summit in Budapest.
4. 9. 2019
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlíček promote Czech companies’ interests in Turkey
The Czech delegation, headed by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, spent the second day of this official visit to Turkey in Istanbul. The agenda primarily concerned economic matters, and in talks with the Turkish side the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček promoted Czech companies’ interests on the Turkish market. The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have been accompanied in Turkey by a large delegation from Czech businesses.
3. 9. 2019
On his visit to Turkey Prime Minister Babiš talks with President Erdoğan about supporting bilateral trade
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš visited Turkey accompanied by Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček and a delegation of businessmen. During talks with the country’s most senior representatives, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the representatives of the Czech government focused on economic issues, looking at greater economic cooperation between the two countries, as well as discussing migration, the fight against terrorism and the completion of Adularya power plant.
29. 8. 2019
The Prime Minister attends celebrations in Banská Bystrica to mark the 75th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš attended celebrations in Banská Bystrica on Thursday 29 August 2019 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the President of the Senate Jaroslav Kubera, President of the Chamber of Deputies Radek Vondráček and Minister of Defence Lubomír Metnar.
29. 8. 2019
Sixth Czech-Polish intergovernmental consultation held in Warsaw
On Wednesday 28 August 2019 a joint meeting of representatives of the Czech and Polish governments was held in Warsaw. At this, the sixth such meeting, the cabinets of Prime Ministers Andrej Babiš and Mateusz Morawiecki discussed the multiannual financial framework, the climate, bilateral cooperation and appointments to key posts in the European Union.
29. 8. 2019
ADVICE, September 12, 2019: The Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will welcome Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group and partners from Western Balkan
The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš will host a meeting of the Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group on Thursday September 12, 2019. This time, partners from the Western Balkan have been invited to the meeting as well. The purpose of the event is to strengthen cooperation of the two regions. Mainly current European issues will be on the agenda of the meeting, e.g. composition of the new European Commission, Multiannual financial framework after 2020, infrastructure, human resources, education, financial stability or approach to solving the climate issues.
