The journal bases its statement on information from the European Parliament and business environment resources. In the upcoming months, the joint candidate for European elections could be supported by one of the most striking French politicians, Marine le Pen.
Although Soukup himself refused to confirm it in any way, the cooperation would make sense. Based on the experience of Barrandov’s broadcasting, which Soukup owns and where he moderates eleven shows, he can be expected to align with similar voters like Okamura´s movement, the journal writes. In addition, the cooperation would also make sense in terms of finance.
While this may not seem to be the case at first sight, the success of the new political formation is not unlikely. Five years ago, the Free People’s Party sufficed with less than 80,000 votes to win one mandate.
Two Czech MPs appeal prosecution of Matteo Salvini
Salvini was right to protect the border against migrants
Zdechovský: Our conservative alliance wants to reform the EU
The Czech Christian Democrats have allied with smaller conservative parties for the European elections. It represents a better EU, which we want to reform and further develop, MEP Tomas Zdechovský told Info.cz.
Klaus: The EP is just a game for parliament
In an interview with Lidové noviny, former President Václav Klaus evaluated the elections to the European Parliament and the EU. Klaus also commented on Brexit, Donald Tusk and his meeting with Steve Bannon.
ANO to spend 30 million CZK on European election campaign
ANO movement led by PM Andrej Babiš will spend some 30 million CZK on its campaign for the upcoming European elections. This is by far the most spent out of all competing parties.
Eurosceptics to take over the European Parliament
Unless there will be a major shift in voters’ preferences, the upcoming elections will shake up the European Parliament.
Charanzova: We will remember Babis
Helping Czechs and Czech companies are the main priorities of Dita Charanzova, leader of the ANO in the upcoming EP elections. In an interview, she said that the EU should go back to the beginnings of integration and that the biggest problem is currently migration.
Civic Democrats announce their MEP candidates
The Civic Democratic Party announced a candidates list for the upcoming European elections and reveal who will support its ballot leader Jan Zahradil.
European elections will see a low turnout and a Babis victory
The turnout at the European elections is traditionally low in the Czech Republic, and even though we can assume that an aggravated political situation and a hot topic of migration will draw in more voters, we cannot expect miracles, political commentator Viliam Buchert predicts.
Most Czechs don’t know their MEPs
Klaus: The more Euro-critical MEPs, the better
The EU has so far been able to start two new websites, which fortunately isn’t much, former President Václav Klaus said in an interview.
Entrepreneur Soukup to establish new political party
Media owner and a TV host Jaromír Soukup establishes a new political party. He, however, denied speculation that he would run for an MEP seat, first reported by Info.cz.
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.