* **October 27, 2025:** The President tasked Andrej Babiš with forming a government. The coalition of ANO, SPD, and Motorists is nearing the final stages.

PRAGUE - President Petr Pavel has tasked Andrej Babiš, the chairman of the ANO movement, with forming a new government. This move comes after a series of consultations with representatives of parliamentary parties and based on the results of the October elections for the Chamber of Deputies. According to information released by the Presidential Office, during the meeting with Babiš, the President was primarily interested in the foreign policy and security aspects of the planned policy statement. More here

* **October 28, 2025:** Daily economic summary in the Czech Republic: Stock market, EQT Group, Green Giant, 4M Defense, Tipico, and Lukoil PJSC (October 28, 2025).

Among the most weakened stocks were shares of Moneta Money Bank, Komerční banka, and the energy group ČEZ, a.s., while stocks such as Erste Group Bank AG and Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) remained relatively stable. The exchange rate of the Czech crown remained unchanged at the beginning of the week, which helped to minimize exchange rate risks for domestic investors. More here

* **October 29, 2025:** Li Qiang at the ASEAN Plus Three Summit: Openness and cooperation as drivers of East Asian development.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke at the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Malaysia, emphasizing that openness, cooperation, and shared prosperity are key drivers of success and future development in East Asia. He praised the achievements of ASEAN, welcomed the accession of Timor-Leste, and noted that, despite global challenges such as high tariffs and economic instability, the region remains resilient and dynamic. More here

* **October 30, 2025:** The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Slovakia participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of Gotion High-Tech in Slovakia.

ŠURANY – Wang Xiaojian (Wang Siao-ťien), Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Slovakia, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Gotion High-Tech battery superfactory in the Šurany industrial park and delivered a speech. More here

* **October 31, 2025:** Xi Jinping met with US President Trump in Busan.

BUSAN – On October 30, local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump. Xi Jinping pointed out that under our joint leadership, China-US relations have maintained overall stability. Being partners and friends is a lesson from history and a necessity of reality. More here

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  • November 1, 2025: Cultural Series – The Phenomenal Cycle by Alphonse Mucha: The Slavic Epic

I have brought a little of the national cultural heritage of our country to our news website. Due to its great success, we are repeating the cycle "Alphonse Mucha: The Slavic Epic." This magnificent work was created over more than 17 years. Alphonse Mucha traveled through the Slavic countries to absorb all the essential factors, or, as he himself said, the roots, in order to depict how rich the Czech nation is. More here

  • November 2, 2025: The Hague – The center-liberal party D66 celebrates an electoral victory; Wilders does not accept the defeat

THE HAGUE – The center-liberal party Democrats 66 (D66) is returning to the forefront of Dutch politics after winning the most votes in Wednesday's elections for the second chamber of parliament. According to the ANP news agency, which has already counted almost all the votes, D66 has significantly improved its performance compared to previous elections. More here

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