Czech TV: Juncker wants to speak to Jourová over criticism of action against Prague

The president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, wants to speak to the Czech Republic’s commissioner, Věra Jourová, after she criticised the body’s decision to launch proceedings against the Czech Republic for rejecting refugee quotas. Czech Television reported the news on Wednesday, quoting a senior source in Brussels. Poland and Hungary will also face action over their refusal to take in compulsory numbers of refugees. The Czech prime minister, Bohuslav Sobotka, said on Tuesday that his government had already prepared arguments with which to defend its position before the European Commission.

Author: Ian Willoughby