It’d be better for states to decide where to put the money, ultimately it would increase subsidies’ effectivity. We have to keep in mind that every country has different priorities and conditions, the amount of money for agricultural purposes or a science shouldn’t be decided centrally, added Zeman.
He mentioned that the European budget will be missing 15 percent of its income once the UK leave, because they have been a significant net payer. Therefore, Zeman believes it is really important to convince the Commission to let the states allocate European funds themselves. If not the Commission will continue with its much less efficient prescriptions.
Czech economy to grow faster this year as the EC estimates growth at 3.9 percent
President Zeman criticizes withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan at NATO summit
Afghanistan could turn into a new terrorist center
‘We lacked courage’ – Czech president apologizes for NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, asks for forgiveness
The bombing was an act of arrogance of power, says Zeman
Czech President Zeman supports Poland and Hungary in dispute with EU over rule of law
Visegrád countries should be united in supporting Poland and Hungary
President Zeman to meet his Polish counterpart next week
Diplomatic meeting would take place at the request of Poland
Czechia has a new health minister after predecessor resigns over scandal
“Fear paralyzes and divides us,” warned the new minister
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20 police officers were injured in clashes
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The EU has been criticized for a late response to the coronavirus
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OĽaNO won with 25.02 percent of the vote.
State representatives to commemorate Czech accession to NATO
The four highest-ranking representatives of the country – PM Andrej Babiš, Speakers of both Chambers of the Parliament Jaroslav Kubera and Radek Vondráček, and President Miloš Zeman – met at Prague castle to discuss foreign policy issues.
Useless sanctions and a European Union without a leader
Anti-Russian sanctions are useless, and currently, the EU has no strong leader, such as those in Russia, China or the USA, President Miloš Zeman told Russian television station NTV on Sunday. According to him, the Visegrad Group could be at the forefront of the fight against sanctions.
Zeman: Kiska will not be our Shadow President
Miloš Zeman has broken his silence over ignoring the commemoration of 1968. The Czech president believes that he is not affected by the historical events.