President Pavel said at a government meeting that national defense is also related to the mental attitude of the entire country.

Every day for about two hours. He said the government is aware of all the risks related not only to the security situation, but also to the modernization of the army. Pavel declared that the debate was comprehensive, open and critical.

The security situation is, of course, determined by the fear of a wolfpack invasion of Ukraine. That is why not only our country, but all of Russia, and NATO are accelerating not only the equipment of the army, but also modernization projects, Pavel replied, when asked whether the war launched by Russia against Ukraine is consistent with the strategy of the Russian government.

As of this year, the Czech Republic has a legal obligation to spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product on defense.

President Pavle said this was a big step forward for the government because it had to find pensions for all the other sectors, but in reality the bond would last for several years.

Prime Minister Peter Fiala greeted him at the entrance as the president passed by, and in front of the government, an activist holding a Palestinian flag shouted “Shame on the government and Free Palestine” and demanded that Pirti’s Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsk summon the Israeli ambassador over Israel’s occupation of Gaza.

A press conference was held one day later

Velda is sitting before the holidays. I also have a candidate for the European Commission

The government sat down for the last time before the holidays and will last until August 14. We have these candidates, Jozef Skela is one of them and of course the relevant candidate for prime minister, and his government will nominate the Czech Republic to the new European Commission. It is not good for either the current Minister of Industry and Trade or which position a Czech will be able to fill in the Commission.

“I want a portfolio with real negotiating and decision-making power,” Prime Minister Fiala said in an interview last Tuesday after Blaske led the first debate. “I want and must have clarity by the end of August,” the prime minister said.

According to Fiala, whether it is today or by the end of August is also a question of national tactics. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is being consulted on the procedure.

Last week, the European Parliament confirmed her as President of the European Commission for a five-year term, and after re-election, she said she was the best prepared candidate and that he and she were equally represented. He wanted to meet and talk with them starting in mid-August.

In addition to Minister Skerra, Stan nominated Danua Nerudová, who led the candidate movement in the European elections and is currently a first-term MEP. Pirti proposed the two Marcela Kolaja, but the latter failed to win a position in the European Parliament, which significantly weakened his position.

Brussels server Politico writes that Skylar is the favorite, Hurd and Koppen are candidates

However, there are still EU commissioners in office. According to the Brussels Political website A bit different

In addition to the most popular Skjolda, there is Edita Hrd, the president of the Czech Republic’s embassy to the EU. As this candidate, the influential Brussels server changed Tome Kopenho. Since January 2023, he has served as a representative of the Ukrainian government for reconstruction.

The government’s proposals must be discussed by the House of Representatives’ European Affairs Committee before the government gives its final approval. In the fall, candidates for the European Commission have hearings in various European Parliament committees, and then the European Parliament confirms the entire commission by a single vote.

Government to discuss national defence amendment bill

There is an amendment on the government’s agenda to ensure that in the future the most important military targets will be owned only by the state.

Correct Czech defense law would help to sort out ownership of ammunition depot lands, some of which belong to private individuals due to repatriation, for example.

These are warehouse sites in Tniti nad Orlic, Dobronn, Ermn nad Orlic and Travich. The defence will give the prescription the possibility to offer you a purchase price and in extreme cases it will be able to expropriate.

The Cabinet must also discuss amendments to the Fireworks Law. According to them, unauthorized production will be subject to criminal penalties, including the destruction of pyrotechnic products in the category intended only for professionals and professional artists.