Press Advisories
30. 9. 2020
The government has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the Czech Republic starting on Monday, with restrictions on mass-attendance events
On Monday 5 October 2020 the Czech Republic will come under a state of emergency. Andrej Babiš’s government made the decision at an extraordinary session on Wednesday 30 September 2020. Monday will also mark the start of a crisis measure under which the government restricts mass-attendance events.
30. 9. 2020
Speech by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš at the UN Summit on Biodiversity
Statement of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš on behalf of the Czech Republic.
25. 9. 2020
Andrej Babis speech at UN General Assembly
Statement by Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš on the ocasion of the General Debate of the 75th General Assembly of the United Nations.
23. 9. 2020
23 - 24 September 2020: The Second Year of the Prague 5G Security Conference
The second Prague 5G Security Conference will take place on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September 2020. Due to the epidemic situation, it will take place virtually. The opening and closing of the conference are open to the public and the media.
31. 8. 2020
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš discusses future of Europe post-Brexit and the pandemic in Bled, also addressing the impact of COVID-19 with partners
On Monday 31 August 2020, PM Andrej Babiš attended a discussion as part of the 15th Bled Strategic Forum. Representatives of the attending countries and institutions discussed the future of Europe following the UK's departure from the European Union, also spending time exchanging experiences that the fight against the coronavirus pandemic has brought.
21. 8. 2020
PM Babiš discusses cooperation on science and research with Saxon Premier Kretschmer
On Friday 21 August 2020, PM Andrej Babiš held talks with the premier of the Free State of Saxony on cooperation in the field of science and research. Together they visited the Regional Research Library, the Technical University in Liberec and the Ještěd national cultural monument.
12. 8. 2020
Czech Republic and USA have special relationship, says PM Babiš following talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
On Wednesday 12 August 2020, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš received Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Kramář Villa. The PM and US head of diplomacy mainly discussed issues of developing trade relations and international security and defence cooperation, as well as the current problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
11. 8. 2020
NOTIFICATION, 12 August 2020: Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will welcome the United States Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at the Kramář's Villa on Wednesday, 12 August 2020. The bilateral negotiations will centre mainly around 5th generation mobile network (5G) safety, cybersecurity and mutual co-operation with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic.
22. 6. 2020
Government proposes meal voucher reform, decides on support for organisers of cultural events and at-risk children
In the near future employers should have the opportunity to contribute to employees' meals without using paper vouchers through a "flat-rate" meal programme. This is one of the changes that the government approved at its meeting on Monday 22 June 2020 as part of the proposed new tax package. It also approved financial aid for organisers of cultural events and organisations that take care of at-risk children and appointed a new chief public health officer.
