Martin_Dvořák_(politician)

Martin Dvořák

Martin Dvořák

Czech politician, diplomat, economist and publicist

Martin Dvořák (born 11 November 1956) is a Czech politician, diplomat, economist, and publicist who has been serving as Minister of European Affairs in Petr Fiala's Cabinet since 4 May 2023.[1][2][3] Dvořák co-founded the Civic Forum in Hradec Králové in 1989. In 1990–1998, he was the mayor of Hradec Králové. He also participated in UN-missions in Kosovo and Iraq. He worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on various position before he became the Minister for European Affairs.[2]

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Life

Early life and education

Dvořák was born on born 11 November 1956 in Prague. He graduated at gymnasium in Pardubice. He holds a master's degree (Ing.) in finance from the Prague University of Economics and Business.[2]

Era of Communist rule

Martin Dvořák was persecuted by the Communist regime for his performance during the Palach's week.[4] He was moved to a production position at an abattoir.[5][6]

Political views

Dvořák emphasizes the positive role of Euro and advocates for greater European integration.[7] He is a member of Mayors and Independents.[5][8] Martin Dvořák is also known for his support of a wider usage of the short name Czechia.[9]

References

  1. [1]
    Menšík, Jan (4 May 2023). "Fiala uvedl ministry. Bek slibuje ve školství „svižnou evoluci". Dvořák chce vyvracet české „chiméry" o EU". Novinky.cz (in Czech). Právo. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Ministry of Foreign Affairs profile". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Government of the Czech Republic profile". Government of the Czech Republic. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  4. [4]
    Dvořák, Martin (2023-09-06). "Tak třeba spíš to, že mě za protest proti vládě (Palachův týden) převedli do výroby (na jatka v Masném průmyslu) a párkrát si mě podali soudruzi z StB. Agent Bureš mezi nimi nebyl, plnil úkoly strany v Maroku" (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  5. [5]
    "Ing. Martin Dvořák". Pirates and Mayors (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  6. [6]
    "Czechast with Martin Dvořák, the Czech EU Minister". Seznam Podcasty. Radio Prague International. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  7. [7]
    Dvořák, Martin (29 December 2023). "Koruna je pidiměna, každý si na ni troufne, říká ministr a lobbuje za euro". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Interviewed by Jiří Nádoba. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  8. [8]
    "Dvořák Martin". Mayors and Independents (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  9. [9]
    Mádl, Luděk (2022-07-21). "Kejval krátké variantě nefandí. Ale Czech Republic na OH? Nestrašte". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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