Central Europe: A New Opening in Regional Politics?
8. 12. 2025
Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations cordially invites you to the discussion
CENTRAL EUROPE: A NEW OPENING IN REGIONAL POLITICS?
December 8, 16:00, CEVRO University, Jungmannová 28/17, Praha 1
Keynote address: Alexandr Vondra, MEP
Panelists: Jozef Majchrák (SK), Jan Sechter (CZ), Péter Szitás (HU), Przemysław Żurawski vel Grajewski (PL). Moderated by Maciej Ruczaj.
The event is supported by European Conservative and Reformists Party.
Simultaneous translation provided.
Presidential election in Poland and the Czech parliamentary election sparked a new debate over the future of the regional cooperation in Central Europe. Is there a chance to reactivate the Visegrad Group or shall we aim for some new wider formats? What are the potential goals of such collaboration in the sphere of European politics, transatlantic relations and security?
In the face of profound changes in today’s international politics, with an ongoing struggle over the future shape of the European project and the future of the transatlantic partnership, the voice of Central Europe should be heard.
The discussion will feature experts, politicians and former diplomats from the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary.
Participants:
- Alexandr Vondra, Member of the European Parliament, former minister of foreign affairs and defence of the Czech Republic.
- Jozef Majchrák, political scientist, Slovak journalist and political analyst, Postoj.sk
- Jan Sechter, Czech Chamber of Commerce, former ambassador to Austria and Poland.
- Péter Szitás, research fellow at the Danube Institute, Budapest
- Przemysław Żurawski vel Grajewski, professor at the University of Łódź, former advisor to the minister of foreign affairs of Poland
- Maciej Ruczaj, senior fellow, PCTR