Press Advisories
1. 10. 2025
Prime Minister Fiala in Copenhagen: Strengthening Europe's eastern border is a priority
On 1 October 2025, Prime Minister Petr Fiala attended the informal European Council meeting in Copenhagen. The meeting focused on strengthening European security in the context of the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine. The main topics were the protection of the EU's eastern border, further military and financial support to Ukraine and the development of common defence, including the strengthening of defence-industrial cooperation.
20. 9. 2025
Prime Minister Fiala at the opening of NATO Days: Coordinating group established as means of anti-drone state protection
On Saturday, 20 September, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala and the Minister of Defence Jana Černochová opened the 25th anniversary NATO Days and the 16th Air Force Days at the Leoš Janáček Airport in Mošnov. At the opening ceremony, Petr Fiala delivered a short speech, visited the exhibition of modern weapons purchased for the Czech Army and met with representatives of the defence industry. The Prime Minister also responded to the current security situation, where Russian drones and aircraft have been violating the airspace of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in recent days. That is why Petr Fiala-led government decided to establish a coordinating group for anti-drone protection of the state at the State Security Council.
18. 9. 2025
Government approves donation of medical supplies, via Jordan they will go to the Gaza Strip
In an effort to improve the critical humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, the government of Petr Fiala approved a donation of medical supplies worth CZK 1.37 million, primarily intended for the Jordanian field hospitals there. The vote was held by correspondence on Thursday 18 September 2025, with the transport of medical supplies to be provided by the Czech Army.
10. 9. 2025
The government condemned Russian aggression against Poland
The Czech Republic condemns the incursion of Polish airspace by Russian drones on Tuesday night. At its meeting on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, Petr Fiala’s government adopted a clear resolution in support of Poland following the latest provocation by the Russian Federation. Among other things, it also set the rules for calculating the amount of tax revenues that regional and municipal governments receive to provide for education in the school facilities they establish, or set the amount of insurance premiums for state insured persons next year.
5. 9. 2025
Prime Minister Fiala held talks with European Council President António Costa in Brno
On Friday, 5 September 2025, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala met with European Council President António Costa in Brno to discuss preparations for the upcoming EU summits and current European policy priorities, including support for the European economy and climate policy.
3. 9. 2025
A major success for the Czech Republic. Toyota to start manufacturing electric cars and batteries in Kolín
In a ceremony at the Office of Government of the Czech Republic today, Petr Fiala, the Czech Prime Minister, Lukáš Vlček, the Minister of Industry and Trade with Yoshihiro Nakata, President of Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced the production of a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic (TMMCZ).
25. 8. 2025
Prime Minister Fiala: The extradition of Lucy and Selam is proof of trust in the Czech Republic and a success for Czech diplomacy
The “People and Their Ancestors” exhibition was inaugurated today at the National Museum in the presence of Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Minister of Culture Martin Baxa and Ethiopia's Minister of Tourism Selamawit Kassa. The highlight is the first ever European display of the original fossils of the famous Lucy and the baby Selam. The loan of some of the most valuable paleoanthropological exhibits in the world from the National Museum of Ethiopia is the result of long-standing diplomatic and professional efforts of the Czech government and partner institutions. The fossils dating more than 3.2 million years back will be on display in Prague until 23 October.
19. 8. 2025
Prime Minister Fiala: We will develop another sanctions package in case Putin is unwilling to end the war
The results of Monday's negotiations at the White House were discussed on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, via video conference by the leaders of the countries forming the so-called Coalition of the Willing, including Prime Minister Petr Fiala. The meeting was followed by a virtual meeting of the Prime Ministers and Presidents of the EU Member States, who agreed on further joint action in cooperation with the United States of America.
17. 8. 2025
Prime Minister Fiala after a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing
On Sunday, 17 August 2025, Prime Minister Petr Fiala participated via videoconference in a meeting of the leaders of the so-called Coalition of the Willing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also joined the virtual meeting. The leaders discussed a joint approach ahead of Monday's meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump and European leaders at the White House.
22. 7. 2025
Prime Minister Fiala meets with Chancellor Merz in Berlin to discuss mainly transport infrastructure
On Tuesday, 22 July 2025, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, met with the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, in Berlin. The leaders discussed the development of rail links between the two countries, strengthening defence cooperation, energy and tackling illegal migration. They also agreed on the need to continue their joint efforts in support of Ukraine. Prime Minister Fiala also praised Germany's significant contribution to our ammunition initiative.
