Europe’s Blue-Red Culture War Comes to Czech Republic
Czech politics have become a contest between pro-European cosmopolitans and Russophile self-styled patriots.
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EU Threatens Sanctions Against Central European States
It is the latest sign Hungary and Poland have exhausted the patience of their allies.
Trump’s European Admirers Are Deluding Themselves
European nationalists see a kindred spirit. They shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Ties with Germany Divide Central Europe
Nationalists in Hungary and Poland like to pretend Germany doesn’t exist. Czechs and Slovaks know better.
Central Europeans Urge EU to Get Back to Basics
The four Central European member states recognize that Britain’s exit should give the bloc pause.
Eurozone Economy Could Be Chilled to the Core
Europe’s economic problems seem to be shifting from the periphery to its core.
Czechs, Poles Huff and Puff as British Propose Benefits Reform
But restricting access to welfare is not the main issue for Central Europeans outside the eurozone.
Czech Social Democrats, Centrists Announce Coalition
Former finance minister Bohuslav Sobotka forms a government with parties to the right.
Czech Businessman Kingmaker After Election
Andrej Babiš appeals to disgruntled rightwingers but could lose their trust if he supports the Social Democrats.
Czech Cabinet Loses Confidence Vote
A cabinet formed by allies of the leftist president, Miloš Zeman, fails to get the conservative majority’s support.
Czech Right Seeks New Leader to Stave Off Elections
The Central European country’s ruling party looks for someone to replace Petr Nečas.
Corruption Scandal Tests Czech Right-Wing Coalition
Conservative prime minister Petr Nečas may be forced to resign, possibly triggering early elections.
Leftist Former Prime Ministers Wins Czech Presidency
Miloš Zeman is expected to support a more pro-European policy.
Aristocrat, Leftist Square Off in Czech Presidential Election
Both candidates favor stronger relations with the rest of the European Union.
Czechs, Poles to Keep German Green Energy Out
Germany’s neighbors are tired of grid fluctuations and shut themselves off.