European Policy of the Czech Republic

In its European policy, the Czech Republic distances itself from deepening political and economic integration, and proposes an alternative vision of the European Union as a confederation of sovereign states. At the same time, fearing marginalization they actively support initiatives for economic growth and the Multiannual Financial Framework, 2014–2020. Poland should use its upcoming presidency of the Visegrad Group to maintain Czech support for two crucial issues: a high EU budget and strong cohesion policy.