Press Advisories
31. 3. 2015
EC may approve the first 4 operational programmes in late April or early May
On Tuesday, 31 March 2015, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka, together with Deputy Prime Minister Pavel Bělobrádek and State Secretary for European Affairs Tomáš Prouza, met with Corina Crețu, a member of the European Commission responsible for regional policy. Their main topics of discussion were the Czech Republic's preparation to draw EU funds in the current programme period and to finish drawing the remaining funds from the previous period.
31. 3. 2015
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka meets with U.S. soldiers in Prague
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met late this morning in Prague with U.S. soldiers during the transit of the U.S. Army convoy through the Czech Republic. Accompanied by Defence Minister Martin Stropnický and General Staff Chief General Petr Pavel, the prime minister visited the Ruzyňe barracks, where the U.S. troops are spending the night.
28. 3. 2015
Prime Minister Sobotka's press statement regarding the return of two Czech women abducted in Pakistan
25. 3. 2015
Ministers' participation in the Council of the EU increases year-to-year
Today as part of their European agenda, the cabinet addressed ministers' participation in meetings of the Council of the EU during the governing coalition's term so far. The cabinet managed after nearly five years to reverse the trend and increase the representation of Czech ministers in Brussels at regular meetings. Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka also appealed to individual ministers to attempt to increase their participation in joint meetings with European partners in subsequent periods.
24. 3. 2015
Prime Minister Sobotka: A direct air link between the Czech Republic and China could begin in October
Today Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met with Ma Keqing, the People's Republic of China's ambassador. The main topic of their discussion was further deepening of bilateral cooperation and the strategic partnership between the Czech Republic and the People's Republic of China.
20. 3. 2015
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka discusses the Energy Union at the European Council meeting
On Thursday, 19 March and Friday 20 March, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka attended a meeting of the European Council in Brussels. The meeting of heads of state and heads of governments of member states focused mainly on the Energy Union project. EU leaders also discussed the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and economic support.
19. 3. 2015
Prime minister holds talks in Brussels with EP chairman and Commission deputy chairman
On Thursday, 19 March 2015, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka continued a series of meetings with EU leaders. Before the commencement of the European Council meeting, the prime minister met with European Parliament Chairman Martin Schulz, European Commission First Deputy Chairman Frans Timmermans and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka also attended talks with the heads of government from the other V4 countries.
18. 3. 2015
Prime minister meets with Czechs working in EU institutions
On Wednesday, 18 March, in the evening, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met with Czechs employed in EU institutions.
18. 3. 2015
Prime minister holds talks with European Council Chairman Donald Tusk and European Commission Chairman Jean-Claude Juncker
On Wednesday, 18 March, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka began a series of bilateral talks with EU leaders in Brussels. Today the prime minister met with European Council Chairman Donald Tusk and subsequently with European Commission Chairman Jean-Claude Juncker.
16. 3. 2015
Cabinet Adopts Resolution Approving the Passage of NATO Forces through the Czech Territory at the End of March 2015
The Cabinet discussed today a report of Defense Minister Martin Stropnický regarding the passage of U.S. forces through the Czech Republic. The convoy is scheduled to traverse the Czech territory at the end of March 2015.
