Press Advisories
11. 5. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka meets the Prime Minister, the Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies, the Grand Duke and Czech compatriots in Luxembourg
On Wednesday and Thursday, 10 and 11 May Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka visited the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. During his working visit, he had talks with Prime Minister Xavier Bethel, Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies M. Di Bartolomeo, and met Czech compatriots and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg. Prime Minister Sobotka also held talks with SES, a pioneer in space and satellite technology, on possible cooperation with Czech companies. Prime Minister Sobotka was the first Czech Prime Minister in 16 years to visit Luxembourg for an official visit.
9. 5. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka meets Moldovan Prime Minister Filip
On Tuesday 9 May 2017, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met the Prime Minister of the Moldovan Republic, Pavel Filip, at the Straka Academy. Their discussions covered principally economic and development collaboration and the regional situation. Both Prime Ministers then took part in a Czech-Moldovan Business Forum held at the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
4. 5. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka meets Belgian Prime Minister Michel on European issues and strengthening economic cooperation
On Thursday, 4 May 2017, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, Charles Michel. The topics of their meetings at the Straka Academy were mainly current European issues, business and scientific cooperation and the international situation.
3. 5. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka meets Bavarian Prime Minister Seehofer
On Wednesday 3 May 2017, Prime Minister Sobotka met Prime Minister Seehofer of the Free State of Bavaria. At the Straka Academy they spoke primarily of reinforcing transport infrastructure, Czech-Bavarian economic relations and collaboration in science, research and education. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Science, Research and Innovation Pavel Bělobrádek.
3. 5. 2017
From May this year, Czech Republic to chair the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
On 19 May 2017, the Czech Republic will become the presiding country of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. It last presided over this body in 1995. Until 15 November the Committee Chairman will be Foreign Ministry Lubomír Zaorálek.
29. 4. 2017
The EU27 is united before negotiation begin with the United Kingdom
At an extraordinary summit in Brussels on 29 April 2017, the leaders of twenty-seven member states approved a common position for negotiating the UK's departure from the EU. The agreed document fully matches the position of the Czech government.
21. 4. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka meets Council of Europe Secretary General Jagland
At the Strakov Academy on Friday, 21 April 2017 the Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka received a Council of Europe delegation led by Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland. The topic for the meeting was the Czech Republic's Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which the Czech Republic will take over after 22 years on 19 May 2017 at a meeting of ministers in Nicosia, Cyprus.
12. 4. 2017
PM Sobotka holds discussions with Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, on the development of mutual relations
On Wednesday 12 April 2017, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam. At the Straka Academy, they discussed the further development of mutual relations, including cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, as well as education, security, culture, science and research, and in tourism. They also dealt with the topic of the Vietnamese community living in the Czech Republic.
11. 4. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka holds talks with Eurocommissioner Bieńkowska about the internal market and industry
On Tuesday 11 April, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met European Commission member Elżbieta Bieńkowska who holds the brief for the internal market, industry, business and small and medium enterprises. The main topic of the talks was the internal market, industrial policy and a comparison of conditions for the remuneration of EU agency staff in different EU Member States.
