
Babiš To Support Social Media Ban for Minors
The Czech Republic has joined a growing list of countries weighing a social media ban for children, reigniting debate over digital safety and personal freedom.

The Czech Republic has joined a growing list of countries weighing a social media ban for children, reigniting debate over digital safety and personal freedom.

When the vote took place, 84 lawmakers backed the motion, below the 101 votes needed to remove the Czech government.

A fierce confrontation between President Petr Pavel and Foreign Minister Petr Macinka has plunged Czech politics into turmoil.

The Czech president has accused his foreign minister of possible blackmail over attempts to secure a ministerial appointment.

The new coalition government has won a confidence vote, paving the way for changes to the Czech Republic’s relationship with the EU.

Meeting in Bratislava, Babiš and Fico ruled out arms deliveries to Ukraine, revived plans for joint cabinet meetings, and criticised Brussels’ emissions agenda.

Czechia will not cancel the initiative but will no longer make its own taxpayers foot the bill.

Despite the symbolic change, PM Babiš confirmed that Prague will continue to coordinate its ammunition initiative in support of Kyiv—but with no funding coming from Czech taxpayers.

Kiev predicted to retaliate against Prague as defense minister’s public statements are curbed.

Prime ministers, MEPs and prominent conservative politicians denounced the deal, saying it will not only burden European taxpayers but will also have no impact on ending the war.