Negative reactions surprised me, said Gerloch. Of course, there would be no Czech Republic if it weren’t for the Czech nation, he added. European unity should truly be in its diversity, a unity of different nations which cooperate together based on principles of subordination and proportionality. Excessive bureaucratic centralization could be just as dangerous to a united Europe as one-sided nationalistic tendencies.
He believes it is crucial to distinguish between nationalism and patriotism. Patriotism is based on a positive bond to your own nation, its history, culture, language while respecting other nations. Nationalism on the other hand, emphasizes the specific role of one nation and its superiority.
Czech MPs initiate no-confidence vote against ruling government
The votes of the Communists will decide
Nearly 1 in 6 employees in Czechia are foreigners, and their share is rising
In 2020, there were 644,164 employees from abroad
More Czechs support right-wing parties than left-wing ones: survey
The share of left-wing support has fallen over the years
PM Babiš in a speech to the nation: Forget about restrictions for a moment
Babiš urged people to spend the day with their loved ones
Hungary’s state of emergency doesn’t violate European regulations, admits EC Vice President Jourová
Did the European Commission judge Hungarian emergency law before reading it?
Czechia bans gatherings of more than two people as coronavirus cases increase
Czechia saw the highest increase in coronavirus cases so far
Czech Republic to lead EU electronic warfare project
The Czech Republic will lead an electronic warfare capability project, which aims to train experts and establish an electronic warfare unit. The project will be implemented under the European Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). According to the Czech Defense Ministry, Germany is going to join the project, while another five states have applied to observe it.
10,000 migrants arrived in Spain in October
10,000 migrants arrived in Spain in October alone, setting a record high. While Italy is no longer migrants’ favored destination, Spain has become the new desired location.
Activist disrupts cardinal’s sermon
An evening sermon by cardinal Dominik Duka was disrupted by a half-naked activist. It was a protest against statements made by catholic priest Petr Piťha surrounding the Istanbul Convention and homosexuals.
Could a Czech become one of Europe’s leading ladies?
For the first time, Czech European policy could be shaped by a woman. Eva Srnová, a regional policy expert at the Permanent Representation in Brussels, is the top candidate to replace Aleš Chmelař as the State Secretary for European Affairs.
Zeman to attend V4 presidents’ summit in Slovakia
Zeman is going to the Tatra Mountains in October to meet with his counterparts from the Visegrad countries – Andrej Kiska, Andrzej Duda and János Áder.
Babiš and Pellegrini demand a proper discussion on Frontex
The EU has to clearly identify what the extra manpower of the Frontex agency will be for, said Andrej Babiš prior to an informal EU summit in Salzburg.