
EU Elections: Populist Surge Expected in Czech Republic
A combination of ruling parties veering right, buoyant nationalists, and a wildcard former PM embracing populism is changing politics in Prague.
A combination of ruling parties veering right, buoyant nationalists, and a wildcard former PM embracing populism is changing politics in Prague.
Brussels elites are conflating a police investigation into a suspected Chinese spy with evidence-free allegations about conservative MEPs taking Russian money—just weeks before the European elections.
Right-wing alliance secures last-minute checks on gay adoption while approving civil partnerships.
Prior to Tuesday’s summit, the Czech and the Polish PMs had hinted at the possibility of dissolving the Central European grouping.
“When Green Deal policies are imposed only in Europe, it completely destroys Europe, as it makes us far less competitive,” said one farmer.
On the surface, everything looks good for the Czechs to join the euro. But look a bit closer, and the picture changes dramatically.
“Many of us want a government that stands first and foremost, and above all else, for Czech interests.”
The incoming Slovakian prime minister said the exclusion is a price he is willing to pay.
Germany is increasingly alone in its anti-nuclear stance as countries look to U.S. support for construction of next-gen nuclear reactors.
Following his decisive victory over Andrej Babiš, the 61-year-old Petr Pavel told supporters that “values like truth, dignity, respect and modesty have won.”