Martin Dvořák

Martin Dvořák
Dvořák in 2024
5th Minister for European Affairs
Incumbent
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	(1956-11-11) 11 November 1956 (age 68) 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

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. "Ministry of Foreign Affairs profile". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
3. "Government of the Czech Republic profile". Government of the Czech Republic. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
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. "Ing. Martin Dvořák". Pirates and Mayors (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
6. "Czechast with Martin Dvořák, the Czech EU Minister". Seznam Podcasty. Radio Prague International. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
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. "Dvořák Martin". Mayors and Independents (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
9. Mádl, Luděk (2022-07-21). "Kejval krátké variantě nefandí. Ale Czech Republic na OH? Nestrašte". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-03.