Czechia navigates pivotal 2024 with elections, tax reform, and nuclear questions ahead
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Elections for one-third of the Senate will serve as a crucial test for political parties leading up to the 2025 general elections.
Free Czech 'election trains' will deliver Slovaks to the polls for Saturday's crucial vote
Over 1,000 people – mainly students – have registered for the free trains, which aim to boost democratic participation during Slovakia's general election.
Populist ANO movement would win general election, poll shows
According to a new poll, the Andrej Babiš-led party would get around one third of the total votes in a general election held this summer.
Ex-presidential candidate Danuše Nerudová announces election bid for European Parliament
The economist said on social media that she wants to battle against populism, ensure equal rights, and focus on environmental issues.
The Czech president casts his ballot for lowering the voting age
Petr Pavel told a group of students yesterday that young people are often more informed on issues than the older generation.
Foreign media: Pavel's win is a change in direction for Czechia
Newspapers noted that Pavel’s pro-Western stance will be a big shift from Zeman’s favoring of Russia and China.
Petr Pavel elected President of the Czech Republic
The votes are in, and the retired NATO general has defeated opponent Andrej Babiš to become the Czech Republic's fourth president.
The Czech first lady: An overlooked, yet important, role for Czechia
Life as the partner of the Czech president brings little official power, but lots of responsibility.
'Caring might be putting it too strongly': Expats sound off on the Czech presidential election
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With the second round looming, we asked non-citizens (who aren't eligible to vote for president) to comment on the election in Czechia.
Andrej Babiš, Petr Pavel advance to second round of Czech presidential election
The former Prime Minister and retired NATO general will square off against each other in a head-to-head runoff election two weeks from today.
Who won last night's debate? Czech presidential candidates square off ahead of election
The three frontrunners engaged in tense debate yesterday evening, ahead of polls opening across the country today.
ELECTION 2023: Where do Czech presidential candidates stand on key issues?
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The presidential election starts this weekend. Here's how the frontrunners have weighed in on Ukraine, the economy, and equality.
INTERVIEW: Presidential candidate Danuše Nerudová on the EU, economy, and what sets her apart
A more sustainable economy and firmly pro-Western foreign policy are the keys to a strong Czechia in the years ahead, says Nerudová.
Will Czechia elect its first female president?
Danuše Nerudová has emerged as a frontrunner for the Czech presidential elections in January and could become the nation’s first female head of state.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Imperfect Christmas trees for perfect holidays, salaries to increase, Slavia ordered to pay fine, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec. 16.
First Czech in history to become UN Human Rights Council president
Václav Bálek will become president from January next year for a period of 12 months.
EXCLUSIVE: Czech presidential candidate Petr Pavel on society, Ukraine, and faith in politics
The former army general is running on a campaign to heal the divides in Czech society. He spoke to us about the political climate in the country now.
