From blackmail to mass protest: A complete guide to Czechia's political meltdown
Your guide to this week's political chaos: threatening messages, police complaints, toxic appointments, and the mass protest planned for Prague Sunday.
Czech budget freezes defense spending, boosts transport and families
The government is keeping defense at 2 percent of GDP, meeting NATO commitments but adding no extra, focusing instead on transport and family programs.
Czech government admits economy can’t function without internationals
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Nearly 1 million internationals now work in Czechia, with the government highlighting their role and planning faster residence permits.
Czechia finally has a government: From NATO to taxes, here's what comes next
As the country ends its political deadlock, Babiš’s new coalition will begin work on social, economic, and foreign policy priorities.
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.
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What to expect as Czechia announces its new government
Czech MPs open parliament as ANO, SPD, and Motorists sign coalition deal. Babiš expected to be nominated PM by mid-December.
Corporate tax cuts, V4 restoration: New Czech government's policy plan revealed
The incoming Czech government pledges zero tax increases, corporate tax cuts, social benefits expansion, and strengthened air defense in policy statement.
Outrage mounts in Czechia as party backs Turek amid racism scandal
Czech political crisis grows as Motorists back Filip Turek, a potential foreign minister whose social media posts included racist and xenophobic content.
Czechia's new redesign strategy aims to fight fraud with fonts
The change aims to prevent fraudsters from misusing official visuals and to ensure the logo is displayed in a more centralized way.
Czech Foreign Minister Lipavský set to resign amid coalition crisis
Lipavský’s commitment to democratic values and Western alignment has garnered praise, particularly during challenging geopolitical times.
Czech govt. approves new bill regulating sale and use of fireworks
Under the new bill, the sale of fireworks will be more tightly controlled and municipalities will have the authority to completely ban their use.
'Housing for regular incomes': Czech government unveils affordable housing plan
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The goal of the program is to increase the share of available rental apartments on the market and make housing more accessible for the middle class.
Transparency International: Corruption persists in Czechia despite marginal gains
Experts at Transparency International blame Czech politics for its absence of a 'strategic approach' in combating corruption.
EXPLAINED: How Czechia's state budget works – and why the deficit could affect your finances
Next year’s budget aims to curb spending and increase revenue by ramping up taxes and ending tax concessions. What does this mean for everyday citizens?
Czech government plans sweeping reforms to human rights legislation
Following Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, the govt. has announced amendments to domestic and sexual violence laws as well measures to protect children.
EXPLAINED: What's driving the record-low approval of Czech politics?
Many accuse the government of not doing enough to tackle the country’s soaring cost of living and criticize the state’s fiscal policies.
Brace for winter: Heating prices set to rise in 2024 across Czechia
The cancellation of state subsidies and increase in value-added tax will cause a double-digit rise in heating prices next year.
