Jozef Sìkela
Jozef Sìkela is a Slovak politician who serves as the Minister of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization of Slovakia. He is a member of the Olano political party and has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving Slovakia's economic landscape and digital infrastructure. Sìkela has gained attention for his role in fostering innovation and supporting the development of technology in the region. He was recently in the news due to the European Commission's decision to distribute disposable mobile phones and laptops to EU officials, including him, for their upcoming missions to the United States, in response to growing concerns about surveillance and espionage by foreign entities.
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Jozef Síkela is the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships who participated in the talks.
Tanzania now seeks deeper strategic ties with European Union
Tanzania· 2026-02-02
Jozef Sikela was present at the high-level meeting discussing inter-regional security and connectivity.
Zīda ceļa jaunais virziens cauri Dienvidkaukāzam / Diena
Latvia· 2025-12-16
Jozef Síkela was mentioned as the European Commissioner for International Partnerships.
„Cetățenii R. Moldova au spus clar și răspicat unde doresc să își vadă viitorul lor și al copiilor lor” – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-10-20
Jozef Síkela is the European Commissioner for International Partnerships and is mentioned in the context of the meeting.
Șeful diplomației R. Moldova va întreprinde o vizită de lucru la Luxemburg, unde va participa la reuniunea miniștrilor de Externe – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-10-20Jozef Síkela highlighted Costa Rica's condemnation of Russian aggression as a significant gesture valued by the European Union.
‘Preferimos trabajar con socios afines’: Unión Europea destaca postura de Costa Rica ante guerra en Ucrania
Costa Rica· 2025-09-29
Jozef Síkela is the European Commissioner for International Partnerships who discusses the EU's commitment to supporting African startups.
Why new construction model has gained huge traction, trust among Kenyans
Kenya· 2025-09-04
Jozef Síkela is the European Commissioner for International Partnerships who discusses the EU's commitment to supporting African startups.
Cape Town ranked most expensive real estate marketKenya· 2025-09-04Jozef Síkela, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, said that this partnership shows the European Union’s strong commitment to helping African startups grow.
Kenya urged to unlock bankable projects to close Africa's Sh9b infrastructure gapKenya· 2025-09-04
Jozef Síkela highlighted the European Union's commitment to helping African startups grow and attract sustainable investment.
New pact to unlock Sh4.5b tied up in cargo leviesKenya· 2025-09-04
Jozef Síkela is the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, supporting African startups and promoting inclusive growth.
Kenyan firm sues Tanzania at regional court in tax rowKenya· 2025-09-04
Jozef Síkela highlighted the European Union’s strong commitment to helping African startups grow and scale up their innovations.
Battle for retail business hots up as Chinese traders eye pie of local marketKenya· 2025-09-03
Jozef Sikela is the European Commissioner for International Partnerships Strategy who emphasized the importance of equitable benefits from strategic projects.
Kako lokalne zajednice mogu imati koristi od strateških rudarskih projekata
Serbia· 2025-07-23Jozef Síkela is the European Commissioner for International Partnerships Strategy.
Koji su kriterijumi ispunjeni i zašto su važni za Srbiju?Serbia· 2025-07-08
European Commissioner Jozef Síkela affirmed the Union's commitment to the multilateral system.
Colombia pide una agenda con decisiones y “resultados concretos” en la Cumbre de CELAC-UE - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-06-29
Jozef Sikela emphasized that securing reliable supply of critical raw materials is a strategic priority for European resilience and competitiveness.
Jadar među 13 strateških projekata sa kritičnim sirovinama van EU
Montenegro· 2025-06-04
Jozef Síkela, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, was involved in the signing of the partnership agreement.
CAF-UE : Samuel Éto’o et l’Union européenne dessinent un nouvel horizon pour le football africain
Cameroon· 2025-06-04
Jozef Síkela is involved in development assistance and will also travel to Washington for the meetings.
Contra a espionagem, UE dá telemóveis descartáveis a Albuquerque na visita aos EUA | Guerra Comercial
Portugal· 2025-04-15
Jozef Sikela is part of the delegation traveling to Washington for important meetings.
EU se štiti od špijunažeMontenegro· 2025-04-15
Jozef Sikela is part of the delegation traveling to Washington for the International Monetary Fund meetings.
Προσέξτε τους κοριούς στην Ουάσιγκτον – Με καρτοκινητά στις ΗΠΑ στελέχη της Κομισιόν
Greece· 2025-04-15
Three commissioners are travelling to Washington for the IMF and World Bank meetings from April 21st-26th: Jozef Síkela, who handles development assistance.
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-14Jozef Sìkela will also be using disposable phones during his mission to the United States.
«Negli Usa solo con cellulari usa e getta»: l'ordine per timori di spionaggio dell'Ue ai suoi funzionari
Italy· 2025-04-14