Abortions, amnesties and accusations: September in Czech and Slovak politics
2019-10-04
September sees protests in the Czech Republic and a fight over abortion in Slovakia.Continue Reading
Moving a statue the Czech way
2019-09-12
A decades old statue is the newest battleground in Czech politics. But who cares and is it important?Continue Reading
Czech local elections: a sharp turn to the right
2018-10-11
Last weekend’s Czech local elections brought a sharp turn in the political discourse towards the alt-right when even the established mainstream “conservative” parties embraced a rhetoric of hate and racism. Aside from about a million ethical quandaries, the main question is – did it work?Continue Reading
Finally a healthy dose of anti-establishment
2018-01-09
The Pirate Party, with the 22 seats in the parliament, has become the third most powerful political force in the Czech Republic. Who are Czech Pirates and what are the problems they want to focus on? Read the interview with the Pirates leader Ivan Bartoš.Continue Reading