Priorities of the Czech Presidency of the EU

The Czech Republic will assume the Presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July 2022, as part of the Trio Presidency taking over from France before handing over to Sweden in January 2022. In this webinar address, Deputy Minister Havrda discusses the priorities of the Czech Presidency, which focus on Ukraine’s place in Europe and the EU, energy security, transatlantic relations, defence policy, and countering cybersecurity threats. The Czech Presidency also plans to reinforce the EU’s economic resilience and to uphold the rule of law and democratic values within the Union. 

About the Speaker:

Marek Havrda, Ph.D. is Deputy Minister for European Affairs of the Czech Government. He contributes to coordination of the Czech Republic’s positions on EU policies and supports the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2022.