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Czech journalists threaten to strike over plan to scrap licence fees

Government aims to move TV and radio funding under state control, which critics say undermines independence

The Guardian - UK

Czech students protest government plans to cut public media funding

The new coalition government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš drafted the plan to scrap the fees that individuals, households and businesses pay to access the outlets.

Euronews

European far-right faces uncertainty after Orbán’s setback ahead of Milan rally

The European far-right Patriots for Europe are facing uncertainty after Viktor Orbán’s electoral setback in Hungary raised questions about his future role in the party he helped create. A rally in Milan on Saturday will serve as an early test of the party's cohesion and political momentum.

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German Chancellor Merz the most unpopular head of government in the world, survey shows

Surveys show Friedrich Merz as the most unpopular leader across 24 democracies, far behind Narendra Modi, Lee Jae-myung and Andrej Babiš in approval.

Euronews

Czechs rally against populist PM in largest anti-government protest since 2019

Tens of thousands of Czechs have rallied in Prague against the government of billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, slamming it for "arrogance of power".

Radio France Internationale

Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš

A major protest in Prague has targeted Prime Minister Andrej Babiš who the protesters say threatens democracy in the Czech Republic

The Independent UK

Europe’s far-right unites around Orbán, while Trump’s Hungary visit remains uncertain

The event dubbed "the first Patriotic Grand Assembly" will include speeches from far-right leaders Marine Pen and Matteo Salvini as well as Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. According to media reports, US Vice President JD Vance is planning to visit Hungary soon.

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Czech 2026 budget passes but defence outlays fall short of NATO pledge

Czech lawmakers approved the 2026 budget, keeping defence at 1.7% of GDP despite NATO and President Petr Pavel’s calls to reach the targets outlined by the US following a push from the Trump administration to aim for 5% of total spending.

Euronews

Czech lawmakers will vote on lifting immunity for populist leader Babiš over EU fraud case

Czech lawmakers are set to consider lifting former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’ immunity so prosecutors can press a fraud case

The Independent UK

Travelers stranded as Middle East conflict spreads as governments scramble to bring citizens home

Governments are scrambling to bring citizens home after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran shut down key Middle East flight routes

The Independent UK

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

‘Enemy of Europe’? How Trump’s push for Greenland spooked far-right allies

Leaders and voters who formerly applauded US president’s aims have been growing increasingly uneasy

The Guardian - UK

Europe's pro-Trump leaders tread carefully as Greenland crisis grows

Europe’s nationalist leaders are silent on Trump’s attack on Denmark’s sovereignty in an aggressive push to acquire Greenland. The trio could block EU unity when European leaders meet for an emergency summit on Thursday.

Euronews

Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was sealed

It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn't go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in the deal, Euronews brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the EU agreed an unprecedented loan to keep Ukraine going.

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EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine after hitting a wall on reparations loan

EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme.

Euronews

Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against?

The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.

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Reparations loan under 'pressure from different sides', Kallas says as more countries voice doubts

The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for "alternative solutions". EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv's financial and military needs for the next two years.

Euronews

Right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš sworn in as Czech Republic's new prime minister

The new coalition is set to follow Hungary and Slovakia and shift the Czech Republic away from supporting Ukraine in Russia's nearly four-year war.

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Is Czech Republic's new PM Babiš Orbán 2.0? It is not that simple

Andrej Babiš returns on Tuesday as the prime minister of the Czech Republic. He is more of a CEO than an ideologue.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine and Europe will be ready to present ‘refined’ peace plan to US ‘in near future’, Zelenskyy says – as it happened

Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine remained ‘committed to a real peace’ after US president hints he could walk away from Kyiv

Euronews

Thousands in Slovakia and Czech Republic rally against leaders on Velvet Revolution anniversary

The Velvet Revolution in 1989 brought an end to decades of Soviet-dominated communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia, which peacefully split into two nations in 1993.

The Guardian - UK

‘Trumpist’ Czech PM-elect refuses to sell business empire amid conflict-of-interest row

Billionaire populist Andrej Babiš insists he will meet legal obligations before taking office but does not explain how

The Guardian - US

Resilience of Europe’s populist right carries warning for US Democrats

As Democrats bask in electoral success the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary offer a cautionary tale

Euronews

Czech election winner Andrej Babiš signs coalition deal with right-wing fringe parties

The announcement comes after the Czech Republic’s president asked Babiš to form a new government after his party's victory in last month’s parliamentary elections.

Radio France Internationale

Czech voters re-elect populist and move the EU further to the right

In this edition of International Report, RFI talks with David Ondracka, former president of Transparency International Czech Republic, about the country’s recent parliamentary elections.

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