The Czech Republic said it was ready to back the EU’s proposed 2030 target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55%, provided that the objective is a collective one and that EU state aid rules do not hamper its nuclear ambitions.Continue Reading
The Czech government had thrown its support behind amending the country’s constitution to add the right to defend oneself and others with a firearm to the list of fundamental human rights and freedoms. The Senate proposed the amendment after it had received a petition with more than 100,000 signatures fearing the potential impacts of the EU’s Firearm Directive on the possession of firearms in the country.Continue Reading
A draft statement from the Czech government calls on the EU economic recovery plan and long-term budget to fall in line with the European Green Deal, marking a U-turn from Prague’s earlier positions.Continue Reading
The Czech premier, whose country depends on nuclear energy and coal, said on Monday the European Union should ditch its landmark green law seeking carbon neutrality as it battles the novel coronavirus. “Europe should forget about the Green Deal now and focus on the coronavirus instead,” PM Andrej Babiš told reporters, without explaining how the two are connected.Continue Reading
The Czech government will fill a lawsuit against the European Commission over the suspension of subsidy payments granted to Agrofert holding, an agrochemical company of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš that is currently managed by trust funds. Deník N reported that the last-minute legal action against the Commission was proposed by Agricultural Minister Miroslav Toman on Monday and was approved by the entire government.Continue Reading
According to Aktuálně.cz, a PR agency hired by loan company Home Credit has created a network of politicians, experts but also journalists that were supposed to influence the Czech society in favour of China. Aktuálně.cz reported that not all the people involved were aware of the fact that they were part of this pro-Chinese network.Continue Reading
Euractiv.cz’s partner Aktuálně.cz has reported that the Chinese embassy in Prague financed a study course at the most prestigious university of the country, the Charles University. The aim of the course was to inform the students about the Belt and Road Initiative, but external experts criticised it for being propaganda.Continue Reading
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has scolded Politico for publishing what he said was old and unconfirmed information about a potential rule-of-law portfolio for the Czech Commission candidate Věra Jourová. But he did say this portfolio would be a prestigious one.Continue Reading
The latest Czech government crisis is over: President Miloš Zeman will appoint Lubomír Zaorálek as the new minister of culture on Tuesday (27 August), ending a dispute over the post that almost caused a collapse of the government. However, the crisis has exposed the deteriorating state of democracy in the country.Continue Reading
Czech voters have sent 21 MEPs to the European Parliament including 11 new faces. The political fragmentation seen in the new EU assembly is also reflected in the Czech contingent of MEPs. EURACTIV.cz brings an overview of all the parties and representatives.Continue Reading
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