Politics
The European Commission has reportedly requested further clarification from the Czech authorities regarding measures intended to address potential conflicts of interest involving Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and EU-funded subsidies linked to his business interests. According to Czech media reports,......
China has imposed an immediate ban on the export of dual use goods to seven European companies, escalating tensions with the European Union and signaling a broader use of trade controls as a geopolitical tool. The measure targets firms linked to defense and aerospace activities in Belgium, Germany and......
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has stated that Israel’s security should not undermine the safety and stability of other countries in the Middle East. Speaking on Tuesday, Pavel emphasized the importance of a comprehensive regional approach to peace, stressing that long-term stability......
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has publicly expressed support for Hungarian leader Viktor Orban ahead of a key parliamentary election in Hungary. Babis described Orban as a leader capable of ensuring stability and defending national interests during a period marked by political and economic uncertainty......
The ruling coalition in the Czech Republic has announced plans to partially reduce funding for public television and radio later this year. The proposal aims to exempt senior citizens, young people, and companies from paying the monthly user fees that finance public media. The coalition, formed by Prime......
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Prague on Saturday in what has been described as the largest anti-government protest in the Czech Republic since 2019. The demonstration reflects growing public concern over political decisions and the direction of the country’s leadership. The rally took......
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a 90 billion euro loan package for Ukraine, representing the largest single financial commitment by the European Union to Kyiv since Russia launched its full scale invasion nearly four years ago. The funding is designed to sustain Ukraine’s defense......
Ukrainian military intelligence released new findings on January 14, identifying 50 foreign-made industrial machines operating in Russian defense facilities to produce weapons and military gear. The data, published on the War&Sanctions portal's "Instruments of war" section, underscores......
China has intensified diplomatic efforts to isolate Taiwan on the international stage, urging European governments to deny entry to high-ranking Taiwanese officials. Between November and December 2025, Chinese diplomats delivered formal notes and made direct appeals at European embassies in Beijing and......
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced on January 6 that the Czech-led munitions initiative for Ukraine will proceed, marking a notable shift from his prior pledge to scrap the program. Speaking after the Volunteer Coalition summit in Paris, Babiš stated the Czech Republic will serve......
Hungary refused to join the European Union's other 26 member states in signing a statement calling for calm and respect for international law following the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, breaking even from its usual Central European allies. Issued......
Russia’s military is too depleted to confront NATO after sustaining massive losses in its war against Ukraine, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said in an interview, describing Moscow’s current capacity as severely diminished for years to come. Sikorski told the Czech weekly Respekt that......
European Union leaders abandoned a contentious plan to channel frozen Russian assets into aid for Ukraine after Belgium refused to back the measure without sweeping financial safeguards. The decision marked the collapse of months of negotiations and revealed the deep divisions within the bloc over how......
