Press Advisories
29. 3. 2017
Prime Minister asks Ministry of Transport to prepare analysis of toll introduction on German motorways
At its meeting on 29th March 2017, the government discussed the introduction of tolls for private cars on German motorways, approved during the past week by the German federal parliament. Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka in this connection has asked Minister of Transport Dan Ťok to have his department submit to the government by the end of April materials on the impact of this legislation, and recommendations on how the Czech Republic is to react to the introduction of tolls on German motorways.
28. 3. 2017
V4 country Prime Ministers discuss future of the EU and support for startups
Tuesday 28th March 2017 saw a summit in Warsaw of Prime Ministers of the Visegrad group of countries. During this Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Bohuslav Sobotka, together with the other prime ministers debated the future of the European Union and agree on joint support for new digital technologies and startups.
28. 3. 2017
Joint declaration of intent of Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group on mutual co-operation in innovation and digital affairs
Joint declaration of intent of Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group on mutual co-operation in innovation and digital affairs “Warsaw Declaration”
25. 3. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka: Rome Declaration on future of EU also contains important Czech priorities – security and prosperity
In Rome Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka took part in an informal summit of 27 member states of the European Union. Together with his European partners he agreed on the main pillars of the EU’s future and all 27 states including the Czech Republic signed a joint communiqué containing these priorities. The summit in Rome took place symbolically on the day of the 60th anniversary of the founding treaties.
9. 3. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka has backed Tusk to head the European Council
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka represented the Czech Republic at today’s one-day meeting of the European Council in Brussels. EU leaders reaffirmed Donald Tusk’s position as European Council President. During the meeting the CR supported the completion of the single market, increased industrial competitiveness and resolving the issue of dual quality foods.
4. 3. 2017
The European Council will address the issue of migration, defence cooperation and support for economic policies
The European Council meeting will address three main topics, the latest developments relating to migration, cooperation on defence and support for economic growth and competitiveness. The election of the President of the European Council will also be on the agenda. As usual the Czech Republic will be represented at the European Council meeting by Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka. In his more than three years as Prime Minister, he has never missed a European Council meeting, and will again be present next week to defend Czech interests.
