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Olaf Scholz fuels anti-EU resentments, EPP vice-chair says
Est. 5minSome have accused Scholz of fuelling anti-EU sentiments.
Czechia aims to be among the EU’s top 10 economies by 2040
Est. 2minAs Czechia recovers from years of high inflation, newly appointed Industry and Trade Minister Lukáš Vlček has presented an ambitious economic strategy to become one of the EU's top 10 economies in terms of GDP per capita by 2040.
Czechia plans to push for major changes to EU’s car emissions goals
Est. 2minCzechia plans to push for changes to EU car emission targets, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Transport Minister Martin Kupka (both ODS, ECR) announced on Friday, confirming that the focus will be on speeding up the review of the internal combustion engine ban and re-evaluating emission limits for new cars and vans for next year.
Brussels pressures Czechia over Roma children discrimination
Est. 3minThe European Commission has issued a formal notice to Czechia for failing to comply with EU anti-discrimination laws, citing the continued segregation of Roma children in schools.
Czechia’s Lipavský to remain in office despite government shake-up
Est. 2minCzech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský will stay in the government despite a reshuffle that saw his party, the Czech Pirate Party, pull out of the ruling coalition.
Pirates quits Czech government, triggering cabinet reshuffle and conservative shift
Est. 3minThe Pirate Party’s exit from the Czech coalition government led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala has sparked a cabinet reshuffle and pushed the government further to the right.
Drama in Czech government after PM dismisses minister
Est. 2minAfter the Pirates' crushing defeat in the weekend's regional and senate elections, party leader Ivan Bartoš announced that his party would not leave the governing coalition and that he would keep his post as deputy prime minister for digitisation, only to be proposed for dismissal by Prime Minister Petr Fiala hours later.
Babiš celebrates landslide wins in Czech regional and Senate elections
Est. 2minOpposition party ANO of former prime minister Andrej Babiš won a resounding victory in 10 out of 13 regions in the regional elections while simultaneously making a strong showing in the Senate elections.
Czechia denies involvement in plot to assassinate Maduro
Est. 2minCzechia’s Foreign Ministry has denied allegations that the country is in any way involved in a plot to overthrow the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, days after Spain rejected the same claims.
Czechia, Poland seek EU help against floods as Slovak government aid deemed insufficient
Est. 6minAs the Polish government plans to apply to activate the EU's civil protection mechanism and the Czech government is exploring whether it can access EU funds for repairs after devastating floods, the government in neighbouring Slovakia has been criticised for not providing enough aid.
Heavy flooding in central Europe has countries seek EU aid, funds
Est. 6minTorrential rains have severely impacted central European countries in the past few days, with Czechia confirming it will use EU funds and Poland announcing it will seek EU financial assistance and possibly activate the EU's emergency mechanism.
Russia rejects Czech jurisdiction in unpaid rent cases
Est. 2minRussia is rejecting the jurisdiction of Czech courts in a dispute over unpaid rent for buildings used by the Russian government, with the Czech Foreign Ministry demanding more than €2 million for Russia's unauthorised use of the properties for commercial activities.
Portfolio of Czech commissioner-designate tipped to focus on trade
Est. 2minCzech commissioner-designate Jozef Síkela will be proposed to take up an economic portfolio with a focus on trade, Czech European Affairs Minister Martin Dvořák (STAN, EPP) said in the Czech Television debate on Sunday.
Czechia offers alternative should gas transit via Ukraine be disrupted
Est. 3minCzechia has sufficient gas network capacity to support other countries in case of disruption of Russian supplies via Ukraine, Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela (STAN, EPP) wrote in a letter to EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson.
Bomb threats target Czech and Slovak schools
Est. 4minSchools in Czechia and Slovakia faced bomb threats on Tuesday morning, leading to school closures, modified schedules and urgent police investigations.
Czech MEPs criticise Spain’s commissioner pick, anticipate tough hearings
Est. 2minCzech lawmakers in the European Parliament have made it clear that they oppose the candidacy of Spanish candidate Teresa Ribera for the role of European commissioner responsible for the climate agenda.
Von der Leyen: Central Europe key to strengthening EU defence
Est. 2minEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Central Europe for its growing strategic importance in the EU and highlighted its role in building new European defence capabilities at a conference in Prague this weekend.
Czech lawmakers call for probe into Orthodox churches, citing links to Kremlin
Est. 3minThe Czech Senate Committee on Security has called on the government to investigate the possible misuse of Orthodox churches in the Czech Republic for Russian influence operations and recommends deregistration if any legal violations are found.
Tender for EU space agency HQ in Prague faces setbacks
Est. 2minThe City of Prague has cancelled plans to award a contract to PORR for the construction of the Nová Palmovka building, which is to become the new headquarters of the EU's space agency.
Czech ECR MEPs grudgingly back von der Leyen, warn of critical autumn vote
Est. 2minTwo Czech MEPs from the hard-right ECR group confirmed to Euractiv Czechia that they voted for Ursula von der Leyen, but "with a heavy heart", stressing that the vote on the entire European Commission in the autumn will be crucial.
Ursula von der Leyen faces opposition from Czech MEPs
Est. 3minThe majority of Czech MEPs will not support the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as the European Commission’s president despite promises in her efforts to secure a majority.
Czech MEP says far-right isolation effective as Patriots fail to secure VP spots
Est. 3minIsolating far-right parties works, Czech MEP Ondřej Kolář (EPP) told Euractiv Czechia after the newly formed Patriots for Europe group failed to win any vice-presidential seats in the European Parliament on Tuesday.
Re-elected Czech MEP turns down second term in EU Parliament
Est. 2minIn a surprise move, recently re-elected Czech MEP Martin Hlaváček (ANO, PfE) announced Monday that he would not seek a second term in the European Parliament.
Czech court upholds EU election results challenged by former Czech MEP
Est. 3minThe Czech Supreme Administrative Court has upheld the country's European election results, rejecting a complaint by outgoing centre-right MEP Michaela Šojdrová about preferential voting, although it found errors in some election committee records and suggested changes.