Czechia’s government standoff explained: What's next and what's at stake
Behind the delay is a clash over conflicts of interest, ministerial ethics, and the president’s duty to uphold constitutional norms.
EXPLAINED: Why corruption still defines modern Czechia – and why you should care
Sorting out a legacy of kickbacks, 'tunelování', and weak political will as multiple corruption controversies unfold in Czechia.
Poll: Most people in Czechia want four more years of President Petr Pavel
A TV host is the country’s second-favorite candidate and an ex-PM is third as the public says it wouldn’t rule out choosing a female president.
Czech election 2025: ANO, led by former PM Andrej Babiš, wins decisive victory
The populist center-right party overtook current ruling coalition Spolu by a wide margin in a contentious election that saw high voter turnout.
Czechia's opposition leader attacked at campaign rally, sent to hospital
Andrej Babiš, head of Czechia's largest opposition party ANO, was campaigning for the general election that takes place in one month.
Former PM and Czech election favorite ordered to repay CZK 5 billion in funds
ANO leader and populist businessman Andrej Babiš now faces a new challenge ahead of the early-October general election.
Populist fashion: Andrej Babiš drops new merch store to target Gen Z votes
Former Czech PM Andrej Babiš has launched a new merch store with branded clothing and accessories in a slick new attempt to engage younger voters.
Thousands to march against global impact of Trump policies Friday in Prague
Organizers Million Moments for Democracy say Czechia’s upcoming parliamentary elections in October could drive Trump's influence home.
EXPLAINED: Understanding a former Czech PM's secret police controversy
The controversy reflects the broader challenge of how Czechia reconciles its communist past with the realities of current leadership.
Populist ANO party tops Czech EP elections amid right-wing EU wave
Although the government still has more seats in the EP than ANO, substantial losses for some coalition parties spell bad news for the prime minister.
Forbes reveals its 2024 billionaires list: See how the richest Czechs rank
The majority of Czech billionaires on the list, who specialize in industries such as energy, real estate, and tech, saw their net worth grow in 2023.
EXPLAINED: How Ex-PM Andrej Babiš landed in hot water after hitting 'send'
The leader of the opposition sent an e-mail – to the wrong recipient – asking to dig up dirt on current Foreign Affairs Minister Jan Lipavský.
'Russia can do whatever it wants': Czech leaders condemn Trump statements
Over the weekend, Trump surprisingly said that the US would not defend attacked NATO countries if they did not contribute enough to the alliance's budget.
POLITICO: Ex-PM Babiš compared to Trump for attack on postal voting
Debate has been raging in the past week on introducing postal voting in Czechia – Babiš has said the system is a 'threat to democracy.'
Former Czech PM congratulates Robert Fico on victory in Slovak election
Andrej Babiš praised Robert Fico on his election win, wishing for a government prioritizing the welfare of its citizens and Slovak interests in Europe
Populist ANO movement would win general election, poll shows
According to a new poll, the Andrej Babiš-led party would get around one third of the total votes in a general election held this summer.
Czechia takes step toward tightening ban on politicians' media ownership
If passed, the updated law will prevent members of parliament from broadcasting and publishing print and online news.
