Edita Hrdá confirmed as Czech ambassador to EU

Edita Hrdá is to be the Czech Republic’s next ambassador to the EU. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš told the news site Denik N that the government had approved her for the post late last week. The seasoned diplomat will replace Jakub Durr who is leaving his post prematurely following disagreements with the prime minister over preparations for the Czech Republic’s EU presidency in 2022. Edita Hrdá is due to take up the post on October 1.

Edita Hrdá previously served as Czech ambassador to the United Nations,  and managing director for the Americas at the European External Action Service (EEAS). She likewise served as ambassador in the Americas and Caribbean region and held high management posts at the Czech Foreign Ministry.