Czech Republic–France are the current and historical relationship between the Czech Republic and France. The first diplomatic contacts between the two countries date back to the Middle Ages.
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Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, the European Union and NATO. Since 1999, the Czech Republic is also an observer in the Francophonie.[1]
History
editKing John of Bohemia fought on the side of France several times, and was killed in action in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.[2] His successor Charles IV was reared in Paris.[2]
France was the first country to recognize Czechoslovakia on 28 October 1918.[3] France supported the signing of the Little Entente and consequently signed the Treaty of Alliance and Friendship between France and Czechoslovakia on 25 January 1924.[4]
Education
editThere is a French international school in Prague, Lycée français de Prague.
Resident diplomatic missions
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Embassy of the Czech Republic in Paris -
Embassy of France in Prague
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Francophonie: About us". Francophonie. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- ^ a b "John, king of Bohemia". Britannica. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "France and Czech Republic: political relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France). Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- ^ Text in League of Nations Treaty Series, vol. 23, pp. 164–169.