Tag: Petr Fiala

Czechia suspends cooperation with Slovakia after foreign minister’s meeting with the Russians

In a move underscoring the growing tensions within Europe over the response…

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Czechia set to purchase F-35 fighter jets in largest defense purchase in country’s history

The Czech government decided on Wednesday to procure 24 American multi-role F-35…

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Czechia is facing a debt disaster

The problem facing the Czech government, and the entire Czech Republic, is…

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Cheaper electricity and gas? There will be no lower price caps, says Czechia’s PM

The Czech state cannot afford any lower price caps for electricity and…

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The Germans are endangering Europe. How will Petr Fiala deal with it?

We are indeed running the European Union during the difficult time of…

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Only nuclear and renewable energy can secure Czechia, says PM

Only a combination of nuclear energy and renewable sources will bring energy…

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Protecting the Hungarian-Serbian border from illegal immigration is key, says Czech PM

Within the framework of the presidency of the Council of the EU,…

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Czech PM: EU determined to meet climate goals despite war in Ukraine

Despite the war in Ukraine, the European Union remains committed to fighting…

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The largest Czech company flees from Fiala’s massive windfall tax

On Friday, the governing coalition in Czechia pushed through a windfall tax…

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Tens of thousands of Czechs protest against NATO and EU, call for end of sanctions on Russia

An anti-government protest held in Prague's Wenceslas Square on the anniversary of…

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Majority of Czechs don’t trust current government

Up to 55 percent of respondents do not trust the government of…

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Czech PM promises no higher taxes, except for ‘temporary’ war tax

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala promised on the Napřímo program on TV…

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Czech PM: Turkey is the key to solving the migration crisis

Turkey can significantly help Europe with many of the issues it is…

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Czech elections show steady rise of right-wing parties and populists as economy sours

In this year's municipal elections in the Czech Republic held over the…

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Czechia’s electricity price cap explained

The Czech government, led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, presented a plan…

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Polish and Czech leaders hail strong alliance and show solidarity with Ukraine

The Czech and Polish prime ministers, Petr Fiala and Mateusz Morawiecki, used…

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Fiala and Babiš clash as Czech parliament votes on no confidence in the government

Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš called the coalition government of Petr…

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Who arranged the sudden sharp fall in electricity prices in Europe?

In recent days, electricity prices in Europe have hit records beyond imagination.…

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Czechia cannot be self-sufficient in terms of food, says Czech PM

Food self-sufficiency is unrealistic for Czechia due to the world's interconnectedness. Czechia,…

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Consumer confidence in Czechia hits historic low

Consumer confidence in the Czech economy has fallen to its lowest level…

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Gas reservoirs in Czechia are already 80% full, says Czech PM

Gas reservoirs in the Czech Republic are already at a record level…

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Czech government to buy F-35 fighters from the US and armored vehicles from Sweden

The Czech government will commence negotiations with its American partners on the…

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Czech PM: Gas won’t be part of next round of EU sanctions against Russia

The European Union is preparing the seventh package of sanctions against Moscow.…

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Czech fighter jets will soon defend Slovak airspace

Czech fighters will temporarily protect Slovakian airspace from Sep. 1, Prime Minister…

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What is Czech PM Petr Fiala waiting for with rising electricity prices?

The Czech Republic is one of the few countries in the EU…

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600 Czech soldiers ready for rapid deployment

As the NATO summit in Madrid enters its final day, representatives of…

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Czechia has exhausted its arms reserves supporting Ukraine, Czech PM reveals

Czechia has exhausted its stockpile of arms in helping Ukraine to defend…

Czechia to push on with securing energy independence from Russia as gas storage tank reserves reach record levels

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has reiterated his government's top priority to…

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Czech PM: “We see no reasons for government reconstruction” in light of latest scandal

The ruling coalition leaders in Czechia do not see any reason for…

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Czech PM Fiala is playing with fire

Maybe the Czech ruling party has some devilish public opinion poll that…

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Czech Education Minister Gazdík to resign due to corruption scandal

Czechia's Education Minister Petr Gazdík will resign from his ministerial position and…

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The Czech government presented the priorities of its EU presidency: refugees, Ukraine, energy, and defense

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Minister for European Affairs Mikuláš Bek…

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Czechia’s PM discusses fate of Ukraine with Pope Francis

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala was received by Pope Francis at the…

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Czech and Slovak PMs agree that the dissolution of Czechoslovakia was inevitable 30 years ago

The division of Czechoslovakia 30 years ago after the fall of communism…

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Czechia: 2% of GDP will go to defense spending by 2024

The Czech Republic should spend 2 percent of its GDP on defense…

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We have not given up on fighting cost of living crisis, claims Czech PM

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has rejected claims his government has given…

Austria supports expanding TAL oil pipeline in effort to break Russian energy dependence

The Czech Republic could further reduce its dependence on Russian oil after…

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Czech PM: Poland and Czechia are allies in defending the West from Eastern threats

My relationship with Poland is deep and has evolved for a long…

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Czech president allows 103 citizens to join Ukrainian army

Czech President Miloš Zeman has approved the request of 103 Czech citizens…

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Czechia replaces Russia on UN Human Rights Council

The Czech Republic has had a successful candidacy for the United Nations…

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Czechia fears a Russian oil embargo

Just when it seemed like that the Hungarian government of Viktor Orbán…

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Germany will help Czechia replace heavy weapons provided to Ukraine

Germany will help replace the heavy weapons equipment the Czech Republic provides…

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Czech PM drives a wedge between Hungary and Poland

It is a common understanding that the Achilles’ heel of the historic…

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Liberals praise Macron victory, including Czech and Slovak leaders

Congratulating an election winner, even an ideological rival, can often be chalked…

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Czechia lifts the obligation of wearing face masks on public transport

The obligation to wear face masks on public transport due to the…

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We and the tragedy of Ukrainians

Even two days after their return, the trip of Czech Prime Minister…

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Czech PM adviser details historic journey to Kyiv

A security adviser who accompanied the Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on…

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Polish PiS leader calls for NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, but Germany says that crosses a ‘red line’

NATO should send a peacekeeping mission into Ukraine, said Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the…

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Central Europe’s ‘improper romantics’ stood against USSR and now stand with Ukraine

The journey of the prime ministers of Poland, Czechia and Slovenia to…

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Central Europe is now leading the West

French President Emmanuel Macron's public image has suffered noticeable wounds in recent…

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Czechia prepares for 250,000 refugees

More than 100,000 refugees have arrived in Czechia from Ukraine as the…

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Czech fighters helping to defend Ukraine will be guaranteed impunity, Czech PM confirms

The hundreds of Czech citizens who wish to help defend Ukraine in…

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Czechia PM assures of sufficient oil and gas reserves in case of supply issues

The oil and gas reserves currently stored in Czechia exceed the average…

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Czech PM calls for ‘toughest sanctions’ against Russia, assures citizens of Czechia’s security

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine…

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Czech politicians condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine: ‘Barbaric act of aggression, Putin is a bandit’

In addition to world leaders, Czech politicians also condemned the Russian invasion…

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Czech government stands behind a free Ukraine, accuses Russia of wanting new USSR

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has confirmed the Czech Republic stands behind…

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Who is the extremist defending Czech democracy?

[Editor's note: Yesterday, Tomio Okamura made headlines in Czechia for holding a…

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Why is the Czech government destroying itself with its pandemic law?

For several weeks now, Petr Fiala's government has been investing massive political…

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Czechia must change the European policy of ‘bragging,’ says Czech PM in an interview

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala spoke at length about the country's preparations…

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Czech government to lift most coronavirus measures by March, but face masks will remain

The Czech Republic will soon scrap the majority of its coronavirus measures,…

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It’s in Czechia’s interest to have good relations with Warsaw

Last week, the Polish-Czech dispute over the Turów coal mine ended with…

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Poland and Czechia reach compromise agreement over Turów mine conflict

The turbulent conflict between Poland and Czechia over the issue of extraction…

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Czechia to join the diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics

The Czech government has joined the growing number of European countries and…

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Czech government rules out mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Petr Fiala's government will not introduce compulsory vaccination against Covid-19 but insists…

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Czech government wins vote of confidence

The government of Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has won its vote…

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Czech government has not yet won the confidence vote after hours of tense negotiations

The Czech government has not yet won the Chamber of Deputies' confidence…

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Czech PM visits Slovakia to discuss energy crisis, security and the role Visegrád Group can play in Europe

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala chose neighboring Slovakia for his first visit…

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Czech PM reveals what the country needs from its next president

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has commented on the country's lower wage…

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Czech politicians appreciate European Commission’s attitude to nuclear energy

The European Commission's proposal to include nuclear and natural gas among clean…

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This year will be one of the most difficult in Czechia’s history, says Fiala

This year will be one of the most difficult since establishing the…

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Czech paradox: The nation of atheists has a ‘Christian government’

Following the recent change of government, half of the members of the…

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Zeman to appoint new Czech government, including disputed left-wing foreign minister candidate

On Friday, President Miloš Zeman will appoint the government of incoming Prime…

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New Czech PM considers lawsuit against President Zeman over his refusal to appoint left-wing foreign minister

Former President Václav Klaus disagrees with a competence lawsuit against President Miloš…

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Czechia: Political rivals Babiš and Fiala join forces to support vaccination initiative

Outgoing Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and new Prime Minister Petr Fiala are…

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Czechia: Zeman appoints Fiala as prime minister

On Sunday, President Miloš Zeman appointed Civic Democrats (ODS) Chairman Petr Fiala…

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Will Czechia’s new government abandon Hungary and Poland?

During the years that Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš held office, the…

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Czechia sees skyrocketing COVID-19 numbers, will implement ‘Bavarian model’ to slow spread

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced that Czechia would introduce the so-called Bavarian…

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Czechia: Leaders of 5 winning parties sign government agreement

On Monday, leaders of the three parties of the SPOLU (Together) coalition…

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Czech President Zeman is ready to appoint Fiala as new PM

On Saturday, Czech President Miloš Zeman received the chairman of the Civic…

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Czech PM Babiš: I hope that Fiala realizes how important V4 is

Current Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš hopes that the incoming prime minister,…

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Czech parties seek coalition agreement, but gay marriage and euro adoption are sticking points

Our parties agree on most points, stated the representatives of the SPOLU…

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Liberal-left media encourage future Czech government to abandon Visegrad Group

Everything is pointing to the establishment of a fourth center-right government in…

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Opinion: Law and Justice ally to form government in Czechia

Czech President Milosz Zeman - a pro-Russian socialist with a dash of…

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Formation of the Czech government: The leader of the winning coalition awaits presidential visit

President Miloš Zeman will receive the leader of the SPOLU (Together) coalition…

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