Martin Dvořák
Martin Dvořák | |
|---|---|
Dvořák in 2024 | |
| 5th Minister for European Affairs | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Petr Fiala |
| Preceded by | Mikuláš Bek |
| Deputy of Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 20 December 2021 – 4 May 2023 | |
| Leader of the Vote for the City | |
| In office 1998 – 10 February 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Josef Malíř |
| In office 29 March 2003 – 3 April 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Josef Malíř |
| Succeeded by | Josef Malíř |
| Mayor of Hradec Králové | |
| In office 1990 – 1 September 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Josef Potoček |
| Succeeded by | Jan Doskočil |
| Member of the Hradec Králové City Assembly | |
| In office 24 November 1990 – 21 October 2006 | |
| In office 16 October 2010 – 12 December 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 November 1956 Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Political party | Civic Forum ODA (1994–1998) Vote for the City (1998–2021) STAN (2021–) |
| Alma mater | Prague University of Economics and Business |
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]
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "Ministry of Foreign Affairs profile". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Government of the Czech Republic profile". Government of the Czech Republic. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Ing. Martin Dvořák". Pirates and Mayors (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Czechast with Martin Dvořák, the Czech EU Minister". Seznam Podcasty. Radio Prague International. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Dvořák Martin". Mayors and Independents (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Mádl, Luděk (2022-07-21). "Kejval krátké variantě nefandí. Ale Czech Republic na OH? Nestrašte". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.