Czechs were perfectly divided on Hungary already in the European Parliament, when ten voted for, nine against and two abstained. The recent vote in the Chamber of Deputies ended up in the same confusing manner, one half of MPs stood in solidarity with Hungarians.
Only two out of fifteen Social Democratic MPs found the courage to refuse sanctions. Three agreed with the procedure and ten didn’t have an opinion. So why do we (ČSSD) want the Foreign Ministry seat?
Half of the ANO deputies were for the refusal, but ministers including PM Babiš abstained. On the other hand, Pirates opposed the proposal in total unity, showing they are keener to punish Hungary than TOP 09, which is strongly against Orbán in Brussels.
Thus, the signal is clear – no one can actually rely on us, especially not our allies. And it remains unclear, whose opinion is going to represent President Zeman at the upcoming V4 summit.
Opinion: We are disliked but respected
Relations with Germany and the United States are improving but not so much with other major EU states and Israel, writes Jędrzej Bielecki.
Babiš cancels EP address as he has ‘nothing to say to current MEPs’
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has canceled his speech at the European Parliament which was due in mid-January.
Great Britain, a country in the EU’s iron maiden
It was the worst defeat for any British government in history. Prime Minister Theresa May achieved something almost impossible, she angered Parliament, political parties and most of her nation at the same time. Yet, dogged attacks against the poor little May are quite unfair.
Piťha won´t be prosecuted for criticism of the Istanbul Convention
Le Pen: The time has come for change
Marine Le Pen launches her campaign for the EP elections. According to her, voters have a unique opportunity to express their dissatisfaction with French president Emanuel Macron. “If Macron does not have the wisdom to go back to the people by dissolving parliament, then let the political arbitrage come from the European elections,” Le Pen said.
Gender is no fun. How can we talk without offending anyone?
According to western ideology, one must be politically correct while talking about gender-related issues or face the possibility of being banned from Twitter, or worse
George Bush, a liberator of Eastern Europe
The last American president/gentleman passed away. George H. W. Bush was also the last president who may not be adored but wasn’t hated.
Screw you, Brussels!
The EU has made the first step toward disciplining Italy over its excessive 2019 budget. The Commission asked Italy to redo its draft budget, however the Italians reacted in a very typical way and showed Brussels the infamous sign of a cuckold.
The sanction process against Hungary is hypocritical
Would anyone mind if Orbán accepted migrants?
Czech Republic is a small country but influential
The Czech Republic is a small country, but we can influence the debate. The main task of our diplomacy is to be heard and be active.
How does Babiš´ cabinet fulfill promises?
Some of the promises have not made any progress, others have been postponed, but most are carried out. The Cabinet is now working on investments of CZK 56 billion.
The hypocrisy of #MeToo
How the victims of sexual abuse that led to the #MeToo global movement have been dealt with in very different ways.