Czech Presidential Election: Pavel Claims Close First-Round Win
In two weeks, Petr Pavel and Andrej Babiš will face off in a second round.
In two weeks, Petr Pavel and Andrej Babiš will face off in a second round.
“I have always been a supporter of correct economic relations with the Russian Federation, especially due to the supply of relatively cheap energy raw materials. But there are situations when economic interests must give way to security interests.”
“[The scandal] is making it even more difficult for us to focus on the economic and energy crises that impact the lives of European citizens right now,” Michel said.
The game is not completely played in advance. Ciotti and Retailleau have in common that they both assume a conservative right-wing discourse, but each in their own way.
Whichever candidates Trump will face in the 2024 presidential primary elections, they will be tough contenders. Running for president is not for the faint of heart.
Jordan Bardella’s campaign relied entirely on the theme of continuity and loyalty with Marine Le Pen. In his inaugural speech, he focused on the traditional themes of the Rassemblement National, emphasising migration and civilisational issues.
Presidents from the four Central European countries meet to discuss the war in Ukraine, the V4’s collective security, the ongoing energy crisis, inflation, and the potential expansion of alliance.
Austria re-elected Alexander van der Bellen as president. With 56% of the votes, the 78-year-old managed to gain an absolute majority in the first ballot.
The point with the minimum age is not the number, but the notion that statesmanship is a slowly acquired asset. It takes time to build the experience, the skills, and all the intangible qualities that the leader of a nation must possess.
Critics condemn the draft law for empowering politicians to remove information from public access—and therefore civic debate—simply because it is embarrassing or inconvenient for the government.
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