Czech elections show steady rise of right-wing parties and populists as economy sours
The right-wing and populist parties saw major gains in Czechia’s major cities
This EU commissioner is targeting Poland, but she has some skeletons in her closet
Vice President of the European Commission Věra Jourová, who routinely questions rule of law in Poland, has her own troubled legal history, writes Ryszard Kapuściński in portal niezalezna.pl
Fiala and Babiš clash as Czech parliament votes on no confidence in the government
“With your government, Mr. Prime Minister, our country has no future,” declared former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš
Ukraine cannot be excluded from negotiations to end the war, says Czech foreign minister
“Ukraine cannot be allowed to end up like Czechoslovakia in 1938,” warned Jan Lipavský
Former Czech PM is against supplying more weapons to Ukraine
“Our army is not in great condition either,” said Czechia’s former PM while arguing against more military aid to Ukraine
Former Czech PM wants a referendum on proposals for a US military base in Czechia
Babiš personally finds the idea unnecessary
Czechs may back PM Fiala for now, but inflation crunch may soon turn the tide
The cost of energy would be a good place for the Czech government to start in tackling the cost of living crisis, writes Lenka Zlámalová
Former Czech PM Babiš could become president even if he goes to prison
The former populist prime minister of Czechia could be sent to prison, but that may not necessarily stop him from winning the presidency or giving himself amnesty if he won, states constitutional lawyer Jan Kysela
Czech right-wing party urges temporary shelter to Ukrainian refugees and then a quick return home
Ukrainians should receive assistance from Czechia as long as it does not impact negatively on the lives of Czechs, says Radim Fiala from the Freedom and Direct Democracy party
Why is the Czech government destroying itself with its pandemic law?
Czech PM Petr Fiala wants everyone to know that he will take a different route than his predecessor Andrej Babiš
Former Czech PM Babiš: I don’t understand why we need a pandemic law
The only result of the law is that the Ministry of Health can restrict companies, entrepreneurs, schools and but it should be up to the government to decide, says Babiš
Czech government wins vote of confidence
The session lasted for more than 22 hours
Czech government has not yet won the confidence vote after hours of tense negotiations
The SPD and ANO movements announced they will not express confidence in the current government
EU leaders fail to agree on ‘green’ nuclear power despite push from Czechia and Poland
Austria, along with Germany and Luxembourg, opposed the efforts of Czechia or Poland
EU Commission proposals are detached from reality, says Czech PM Babiš
The initiative proposing an end to heating buildings with gas would have a dramatic impact on the entire EU economy, warns Babiš
Czechia: Political rivals Babiš and Fiala join forces to support vaccination initiative
The initiative aims to vaccinate a million people in a week
Czechia: Poll shows Babiš would win first round of presidential elections
Andrej Babiš now has the support of 26.5 percent of respondents, followed by General Petr Pavel with 15.5 percent
Czechia declares a state of emergency, tightens more measures
Christmas markets are banned under the new measures
President Zeman offers Czech soldiers to Poland to help protect national borders
Czech troops could head to the border immediately
Czechia: Babiš says he might run for president
Bookmakers see Babiš as the biggest favorite in the presidential elections

Will Czechia’s new government abandon Hungary and Poland?
How far is Petr Fiala willing to go in re-orienting his country to the West, especially on the ideological core issues such as mass migration promoted by the EU?
Czechia sees skyrocketing COVID-19 numbers, will implement ‘Bavarian model’ to slow spread
The epidemic in the Czech Republic continues to escalate, breaking the record for new daily cases
Czech PM surprised at how fast president is recovering
The president performs his duties as usual, says Babiš
Czech PM: The EU must not become a ‘super-national federation’
Outgoing PM Babiš said that many of the people he knows who once believed in the EU would not vote for EU membership again
Babiš: Zeman would like me to run for president
The Czech PM added that his movement wants to have a candidate for the presidential elections, in any case
Czechia: Leaders of 5 winning parties sign government agreement
The new government says it wants to lead the country out of the health, economic, and value crisis
Czech President Zeman is ready to appoint Fiala as new PM
Despite fears of a constitutional crisis, it is increasingly likely that Czechia will seen a smooth transfer of power
Czech PM Babiš: I hope that Fiala realizes how important V4 is
V4 has played a key role in the fight against illegal migration, stresses the Czech PM
Czech central bank drastically raises key interest rate, earning criticism from PM Babiš
Even the most ingenious government policy will not ensure prosperity if there is no price stability, said the Czech central bank governor in defense of the bank’s rate hike
EU’s Green Deal could become European green suicide, says Czech PM Babiš at Glasgow climate summit
Resistance to the EU’s Green Deal is growing as the astronomical costs become apparent. Now, Czechia’s outgoing prime minister called on an approach from the EU that is free of ideology.
Thank you for four years when I was prime minister, says Czechia’s Babiš
The Czech nation had always united when it sensed a threat to the future and the children, said PM Babiš
‘Europe is committing suicide’ – Czech PM Babiš criticizes EU’s energy policy
Europe’s emphasis on reducing emissions is causing a price shock that is crippling Europe, says Czechia’s prime minister
Czech president’s office shows footage of Zeman in hospital to defend itself against criticism
The footage is supposed to prove that the president is able to act of his own free will
EU countries agree on a joint position on rising energy prices, with Czechia initially disagreeing
PM Babiš demanded the regulation of the Emissions Trading System
Czech PM Babiš threatens to remove head of the president’s office
His actions are absolutely unacceptable, says PM Babiš about the behavior of the president’s chancellor
Conservative opposition coalition wins Czech parliamentary elections, while Social Democrats and Communists fail to get enough votes
The two opposition coalitions signed a memorandum, declaring to work on creating government together
Czech elections: Victory of right-wing parties is good news for Poland
Forces that listen more to their citizens will now come to power in Czechia, says professor and director of the Wacław Felczak Polish-Hungarian Cooperation Institute, Maciej Szymanowski
Czexit: An unrealistic fantasy or a real post-election possibility?
Some point out that the current situation in Czechia shows many symptoms that appeared before the British referendum
Will Pandora Papers affect Czech election results?
Despite the release of the Pandora Papers, Babiš is still set to win, and here is why
The curious friendship between Viktor Orbán and Andrej Babiš
The Hungarian PM is openly supporting his Czech counterpart prior to the Czech elections despite Hungary’s feud with EU commissioner Vera Jourova, who hails from the same party as Andrej Babiš, writes wPolityce.pl columnist Grzegorz Górny
Czech PM Babiš says he bought real estate in France through offshore companies, but asserts the transaction was legal
Babiš said that the Pandora Papers was timed to harm his election chances and that any investigation will find that his property purchase was legal
Czech PM rejects accusations in Pandora Papers case
“I was waiting for what they would pull on me just before the election,” says PM Babiš
Czech PM thanks Hungary for erecting border fence in 2015
The Hungarian PM says he will ask for Czech help with guarding the Schengen border when the number of migrants rises significantly
Czech PM worried EU restrictions on emissions could harm economy, wants the issue addressed by EU council
According to Czechia’s PM, a quick solution is needed regarding the negative effects of the prices of emission allowances
Czech PM: The extinction of Europe won’t be prevented through migration, but by increasing the birthrate
According to Babiš, mass and uncontrolled migration to Europe is contradictory to the sustainability of European society
Czechia’s Babiš and Hungary’s Orbán criticize EU for weak borders
Czech PM Babiš brought two heated tents and ten army tents as gifts for Hungarian border patrol officers
The prosperity of Czechia and other Eastern European countries is unparalleled, writes the Financial Times
The Financial Times calls the economic rise of Czechia and other Eastern European countries a “forgotten success”
Czech, Slovak, and Austrian PMs stand up to illegal migration
According to the prime ministers, there is a need to help Afghans in their country or in neighboring states
EU finance ministers approve Czech National Recovery Plan
This year, Czechia can draw up to 13 percent of the assigned money from the EU Recovery Fund
Czech troops will probably not return to Afghanistan, says defense minister
According to the Czech defense minister, the mission fulfilled its fundamental task
Czech PM Babiš calls for expansion of Schengen Area to include Western Balkan nations
Allowing Western Balkan nations into Schengen would open up visa-free travel to their citizens into the rest of Europe
PM Babiš on the evacuation of Afghans: ‘We saved everyone we wanted to save’
Everyone who showed interest in leaving Afghanistan got to safety, confirmed Foreign Minister Kulhánek
Vaccination against Covid-19 will not be mandatory under this government, PM Babiš promises
According to the Prime Minister, making vaccinations accessible is the priority
The European Commission’s report looks good for Czechia, says PM Babiš
The report mentions some remaining shortcomings as well as a specific audit finding and the risk of conflict of interest in a specific case, but does not draw new conclusions
Von der Leyen arrives in Prague to announce the approval of the National Recovery Plan
Czechia can withdraw €7 billion from the EU’s crisis fund, which should help with post-pandemic recovery
The EC goals for electromobility must not harm the Czech industry, says PM Babiš
PM Babiš: the EC’s goal is extremely ambitious
PM Babiš not to join the call of EU leaders to support sexual minorities
Babiš on the letter of EU leaders: “drivel”
Croatia abruptly changes entry requirements, surprising many Czechs
New measures might be a complication for tourists
The most trusted Czech politicians are Babiš and Bartoš: survey
Babiš is trusted by 26 percent of people

Hungary’s child protection law has its foreign supporters
Every state has the right to regulate its schools and universities as it sees fit
Czech PM: Relations between Czechia and Russia are at a freezing point, but we must communicate
According to Moscow, Czechia must change its behavior
Czechia aims to be a land of ideas, says PM Babiš
Czech Republic must act as a strong team
PM Babiš warns of Eurocratism
To be firmly integrated into the EU means to be active
Czech PM: Majority of Dutch and Swedish society to be Muslims by 2044 and 2065
Unfortunately, these are just facts, says PM Babiš
European Parliament resolution about me interferes in the internal affairs of Czechia, says PM Babiš
President Zeman does not take the resolution too seriously
Poll shows who is favored to win Czech elections
The Spolu coalition would place second
Hungary gives Czechia 41,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine
Szijjártó hands over the supply at the vaccination center
The Czech government withstands motion of no-confidence
Only 89 deputies voted in favor of the no-confidence motion
Czech MPs initiate no-confidence vote against ruling government
The votes of the Communists will decide

Opinion: Can the Visegrad Four last?
Despite the current crisis over the Turów mine, the Visegrad Four must be confident in catching up to the West together, writes Jerzy Haszczynski
EU intensifies criticism of Czech PM shortly after his immigration comments
Czech PM Andrej Babiš recently said that Brussels needs to handle immigration outside the EU and that Czechs should decide who lives and works in the country. Criticism of his financial holdings at the EU level followed shortly after.
Hungary expresses solidarity with PM Babiš
Attacks on Babiš lack any legal basis, says Szijjártó
Serbian president gifts Czechia with 100,000 vaccines
It really touched me, says PM Babiš about the gift
Czech PM: We have to deal with migration outside the EU
Quotas will not return, stressed the Czech PM
Babiš: The EC should strive for more vaccines in June and release patents
Europe should launch a joint campaign to promote vaccination
Czechia doesn’t have to return any EU subsidies, EC confirms
Czech PM Andrej Babiš rejected the conclusions of the audit
Hungary, Poland and Slovakia stand in solidarity with Czechia over Vrbětice explosion scandal
Viesegrád states show their support for one another in dispute with Russia
Czechia disagrees with results of European Commission’s audit
Andrej Babiš again rejected the conclusions of the European Commission
Russia’s expulsion of Czech diplomats is unacceptable, says Czech PM Babiš
“The reaction is unacceptable, unbalanced,” continued the Czech prime minister
Russia tests the limits of its power in Central Europe
Central Europe cannot turn a blind eye to Russia’s recent interference in the region, writes Marek Budzisz
Russia’s alleged involvement Czech ammunition depot explosion unleashes diplomatic whirlwind
Police look for Russian spies known from the Skripal case
Czechia to receive vaccines from Austria and Slovenia after refusing EU’s plan
There is no solidarity behind closed doors, says Babiš
Four EU leaders call for more equitable vaccine distribution at Vienna summit
Vaccine shipments must be population-proportionate
Austria, Czechia and other nations want EU summit on ‘unfair’ allocation of vaccines
Some nations are getting more vaccines than their share of the population would dictate
Czechia opens ‘de facto’ embassy in Jerusalem: report
The official Czech Embassy remains in Tel Aviv

Israeli-Hungarian-Czech mini-summit in Jerusalem
Czechia opens embassy branch in Jerusalem, three countries discuss vaccine certificate
Drastic measures: Czechia enters strict lockdown for three weeks
Czechs can travel only within their district
France to provide Czechia with 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccines will arrive in mid-March
Czech government mulls banning movement between districts and further COVID-19 measures
The epidemic situation continues to worsen
Chancellor Merkel offers available hospital beds for Czech COVID-19 patients
Czechia could use the beds in case of emergency
PM Babiš sends letter to Israel asking for excess vaccines
Czechia has been struggling with a shortage of vaccines
Czech PM Babiš: Poland and Hungary will help us with COVID-19 patients if necessary
Prime ministers of the Visegrád Four celebrated the 30th anniversary of the political alliance between Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland
Czechia negotiates additional AstraZeneca vaccines without the EU
Topic of possible solo negotiations on vaccines is thorny
Czechia records first suspected death after a COVID-19 vaccination
The senior was in the terminal stage of another disease
What awaits the world in 2021?
Dr. Roman Joch makes his predictions for the year
PM Babiš praises PM Orbán for ‘great advice’ on tackling the COVID-19 crisis
Babiš regrets not asking Hungary for help sooner
Czechia to buy COVID-19 drug from Eli Lilly
Antibody drugs are an effective method of treating the coronavirus
Czechia orders COVID-19 vaccination needles from Slovakia, EU’s purchase unsuitable
The syringes purchased through the EU have limited use
Four EU countries, including Czechia, want faster vaccine approval process
The group consits of Czechia, Greece, Denmark and Austria