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Czech government faces parliamentary no-confidence vote over row with the president

The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday.

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Bit of a process’ but India will give up Russian oil, Trump claims

US president says Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, has given him an assurance; EU to work on G7 leaders about Russian assets. What we know on day 1,331

The Guardian - AU

Czech populist's comeback a win for politics of pragmatism in shifting Europe

The Czech Republic's parliamentary elections returned Andrej Babis and his populist ANO movement to power, marking a decisive break from the outgoing government and reflecting a broader trend within the European Union. As the billionaire looks for partners on the right to secure a majority, anti-corruption activist David Ondracka, former…

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of using oil tankers for spying and sabotage missions

Volodymyr Zelensky claims the tankers are not only used by Russia to earn money, ‘but also for reconnaissance and even sabotage activities’

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Snag for EU’s support of Kyiv after aid opponent wins Czech election

Andrej Babis’s pledge to halt military aid aligns him with PMs of Hungary and Slovakia; Cubans fight in their thousands for Russia, says US. What we know on day 1,321

The Guardian - AU

Babiš pledges loyalty to Europe as Czech coalition talks begin

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babiš won the Czech Republic's parliamentary elections according to partial results on Saturday.

Euronews

Babis Pledges Loyalty To Europe As Czech Government Talks Begin

Czech billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis vowed loyalty to Europe as he met the president to start talks on a new government Sunday, a day after his movement topped a national vote.

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'Trumpist' billionaire wins Czech election, spelling shift on Ukraine

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis won this weekend's general election in the Czech Republic, official results showed, though his party fell short of an overall majority. His victory, based partly on campaign promises to halt aid to Ukraine, puts the country on course for tense relations with both Kyiv…

Radio France Internationale

Czechs Head To Polls With Billionaire Ex-premier Tipped To Come First

Czechs will cast ballots on Friday and Saturday in a general election which the party of self-described "Trumpist" Andrej Babis is expected to top, though without getting a majority.

International Business Times

Czechs head to polls with billionaire ex-premier tipped to come first

Czechs will cast ballots on Friday and Saturday in a general election which the party of self-described "Trumpist" Andrej Babis is expected to top, though without getting a majority.

Radio France Internationale

Why a Trump-inspired billionaire could turn the Czech Republic against Ukraine

Opinion polls suggest Andrej Babis is poised to beat the pro-Western coalition that ousted him four years ago

The Independent UK

Former Czech populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis attacked at a rally ahead of October elections

Former Czech populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been hospitalized after an attack at a rally ahead of next month's parliamentary elections

The Independent UK

Slovakia and former Czech leader settle lawsuit over collaboration with communist secret police

Slovakia’s Interior Ministry has agreed in a lawsuit settlement that former former Czech populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis did not knowingly collaborate with communist-era secret police in what was then Czechoslovakia

The Independent UK

Czechs Vote In Senate Runoff, ANO Dominates

Czech Senate elections: ANO party gains, ruling coalition holds majority. Pirates party exits Cabinet over leadership trust issues.

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Far-Right Surge Expected In European Parliament Elections

Far-right parties gaining momentum in European Parliament elections, impacting immigration and security policies. Stay informed about the latest developmen...

Radio France Internationale

Irish, Czechs hold EU vote after Dutch far-right gains

Irish and Czech voters on Friday pick up the baton in the EU's marathon elections after a strong showing – but no knock-out blow – from the Dutch far-right on opening day.

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The Independent UK

Czech court cancels lower court ruling that acquitted former PM Babis of fraud charges

Prague’s High Court has cancelled a lower court ruling that acquitted former Prime Minister Andrej Babis of fraud charges in a $2 million case involving European Union subsidies

The Independent UK

Former Czech Premier Andrej Babis loses case on collaborating with communist-era secret police

Slovakia’s Supreme Court has upheld a previous ruling that dismissed a lawsuit by former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis against allegations that he collaborated with Czechoslovakia’s communist-era secret police

The Independent UK

Czech lawmakers vote to tighten conflict of interest legislation in snub to former populist PM Babis

Lawmakers in the lower house of the Czech Parliament have agreed to tighten the country’s conflict of interest legislation to ban politicians from owning media, in a direct snub to former populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis

The Independent UK

Czechs protest government bid to raise retirement age

Czech labor unions have joined opposition parties to protest the government's proposed bid to raise the retirement age by four years to 68

The Independent UK

Czech President Milos Zeman leaves, opponents celebrate

Over the past 10 years, Czech President Milos Zeman has courted controversy

Al Jazeera

Czech Republic secures pro-West direction as ex-NATO general wins

Former NATO General Petr Pavel will become the fourth president of the Czech Republic.

Tribune News Service

Ex-NATO general scores victory over populist in Czech vote

A former NATO general pledging unwavering support for Ukraine will become the next Czech president after securing a convincing victory over a combative former billionaire prime minister.

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