Czech opposition slams FM’s performance at Munich Security Conference

Czech opposition politicians have slammed Foreign Minister Petr Macinka’s performance in a panel debate at the Munich Security Conference as an embarrassment for the Czech Republic.During a discussion with his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski, and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Macinka questioned the link between EU voters and the European Commission.

STAN leader Vít Rakušan called the minister’s appearance a “Munich embarrassment.” “One can of course engage in polemics with colleagues at global forums. But one must be properly equipped with arguments. This is a poor calling card for the Václav Klaus Institute — and unfortunately for the entire Czech Republic,” he said, referring to the institute where Macinka previously served as manager and spokesperson.

Industry and Trade Minister Jozef Síkela thanked Sikorski “for his patience in refuting anti-EU disinformation nonsense, even when spread by colleagues from other EU countries.”