On Monday, July 7, Brigadier General Jan Farlík, Rector-Commander of the University of Defence, attended the farewell address of outgoing Polish President Andrzej Sebastian Duda, held at the CEVRO University Auditorium in Prague. President Duda accepted the invitation from the Centre for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR) and participated in a debate titled „Central Europe on the Threshold of a New Epoch.“

The discussion with the president was moderated by National Security Advisor Tomáš Pojar. In his speech, Andrzej Duda reflected on more than two decades of public service, recalled his political beginnings, and spoke about the inspiration he drew from the late President Lech Kaczyński. He spoke openly about his conservative values, the importance of balanced regional development, and the necessity of international cooperation—particularly through formats such as the Visegrád Group, the Bucharest Nine, and the Three Seas Initiative.

Brigadier General Jan Farlík, Rector-Commander of the University of Defence, commented on his participation in the debate:
„Meeting with President Duda was a valuable opportunity to hear the views of a politician who has long influenced the security landscape of Central Europe. The University of Defence supports international dialogue and the connection between academic and strategic perspectives on current challenges.“

Photo: CEVRO University
Author: Lucie Sedláková