
Poland Must Pay Fine Over Border Coal Mine, ECJ Rules
The court said the fines imposed by the Commission over the Turow coal mine were preventive, ensuring Poland complies with interim measures and EU law.

The court said the fines imposed by the Commission over the Turow coal mine were preventive, ensuring Poland complies with interim measures and EU law.

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

Airports, rail networks, and road traffic were affected in several countries as ice forced authorities to suspend services.

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.

A diplomatic clash between Prague and Kyiv has exposed growing unease in the Czech Republic over the cost, duration, and democratic oversight of continued military support for Ukraine.

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

At issue is whether generous financing and revenue guarantees tilt the market in favour of a government-backed operator.

Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia opted out of a mega loan to Kyiv that will impose yet another burden on European taxpayers.