On this Day, in 2004: the four Visegrad countries joined the EU in a historic enlargement to the east
On May 1, 2004, the so-called “Visegrad 4” (V4) countries of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary were partContinue Reading
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Future Czech EU Minister expresses “growing concern” at situation in Hungary
Prague, Czech Republic – Mikulas Bek, the nominee for the post of Minister for European Affairs in the incoming CzechContinue Reading
“The V4 is overrated”, says prospective Czech EU minister
Prague, Czech Republic – “The Visegrad 4 is overrated,” said Mikulas Bek, the man likely to become the Czech MinisterContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1335: the Kings of Bohemia, Poland and Hungary held a historic meeting in Visegrád
On November 19, 1335, in the most important diplomatic event in Central Europe of the 14th century, Casmir III ofContinue Reading
V4 “Family Declaration” seen as vehicle for social conservative drive in EU
It looks like a benign, if rather anodyne, document expressing support for families. But the “Declaration Pro Familia” signed byContinue Reading
Visegrad countries launch “pro-family coalition”: What is it about?
Prague, Czech Republic – The four members of the Visegrad Group (Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary) launched a “pro-familyContinue Reading
Key takeaways from Viktor Orbán’s tough interview with Slovak daily Postoj
Budapest, Hungary – Yesterday, surrounded by his faithful ministers — Péter Szijjártó, Judit Varga, and Katalin Novák, Viktor Orbán attendedContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1991: the Visegrád Group was formed by Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland
On February 15, 1991, the Visegrád Declaration was signed by the leaders of Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland, officially founding theContinue Reading
Biden presidency: What’s at stake for Visegrad Group countries?
The governments of Visegrad Group (V4) countries – the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia – appeared divided on theContinue Reading
Polish President highlights Central Europe’s “civilizational role” in French op-ed
Paris, France – Polish President Andrzej Duda has penned an op-ed in French newspaper L’Opinion, highlighting the shared history, dynamismContinue Reading
Coronavirus and migrant crises discussed at ‘exceptionnal’ V4 summit
Prague, Czech Republic – The V4 prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary held a summit yesterdayContinue Reading
Central Europe more ‘satisfied’ with democracy amidst deepening global ‘malaise’
Prague, Czech Republic – While dissatisfaction with democracy is said to have reached its highest level in almost 25 years,Continue Reading
Czech senators urge government to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Prague, Czech Republic – A group of twenty six senators, representing a little less than one third of the upperContinue Reading
Central European capitals sign “Pact of Free Cities” against populism
Budapest, Hungary – On Monday 16 December, the mayors of Bratislava, Budapest, Prague and Warsaw all met in the HungarianContinue Reading
Czech Republic and Poland oppose France’s EU enlargement reform
Warsaw, Poland – Nine EU countries, including Poland and the Czech Republic, have pushed back against France’s proposal to reformContinue Reading
Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary found in breach of EU law over refusal to accept migrant quotas
Warsaw, Poland – Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic all breached EU law by refusing to take in refugees atContinue Reading
Central Europe attracts 0.8% of asylum seekers in the EU
Budapest, Hungary – According to the EU’s statistical office, Visegrad Group countries from Central Europe received less than 2,500 first-timeContinue Reading
Ursula von der Leyen: “Winds of Change” for Central Europe?
European Commission president-elect Ursula von der Leyen will be officially assuming office in November, but has already left her positionContinue Reading
East or West: Where does Central Europe stand?
Prague, Czech Republic – How do Hungarians feel about the EU? Do Slovaks support NATO membership? What’s the greatest threat,Continue Reading
Dual quality products: Still an East vs. West debate?
Brno, Czech Republic – A long-standing claim and source of frustration among Central and Eastern European countries, including the VisegradContinue Reading