After moving to the ministry, Černochová resigns as mayor of Prague 2
“The meeting was very pleasant. The President is in excellent shape, asking me insidious questions about what my idea is, where we should go to our army. Whether they preferred the expeditionary army or the territorial one, “Černochová explained after the meeting.
They also discussed with the president the issue of military acquisitions and related legislation that helped speed up the process.
Other topics were the increase in the budget of the Ministry of Defense, which has been underfunded for a long time, compliance with the 2 percent of GDP commitment to the military and the use of modern technologies such as drones, robotic systems or artificial intelligence.
Candidate at the Ministry of Defense Jana Černochová (ODS) at a meeting with President Miloš Zeman at the Lány chateau
Photo: Twitter by Jiří Ovčáček
“I think we should insist that we want an all-army army that does not lose any of its capabilities,” Chernoch said.
Other priorities of the ministry candidate include supporting the domestic defense industry and deepening transatlantic cooperation. He wants them to cooperate with other democratic countries, such as Israel.
In the case of the appointment to the position of the Ministry of Defense, which could take place in mid-December, Černochová expects to resign as mayor of Prague 2, which she has held for many years.
“It is clear to me that I can no longer work as the mayor of Prague 2. Believe me, it breaks my heart, it is a big part of life and it is my family,” said the candidate.
The president began meetings with candidates for the ministry on Monday. Until now, Ivan Bartoš (Pirates), culture Martin Baxa (ODS), candidate for the position of Minister for European Affairs Mikuláš Bek (STAN) and Pavel Blažek (ODS), a candidate for the Ministry of Justice, were candidates for him.
Because Zeman is isolated due to the covid-19 disease, he negotiates with the ministry through microphones. During the meeting, they are separated by a plexiglass barrier.