20 April 2026 Erik Best: Orbán's dramatic fall gives Babiš strength - Unexpected Hungarian election result changes the shape of Euroscepticism and geopolitics in Central Europe
The shocking electoral defeat of Viktor Orbán by anti-corruption campaigner Péter Magyar has unexpectedly strengthened the position of Czech populist leader Andrej Babiš in Central European politics. In the context of the EU's mounting crises - the energy crisis, deindustrialisation and record global debt - expert Erik Best reveals how pragmatic leaders like Babiš, Orbán and Slovakia's Robert Fico are outsmarting Brussels by staying in the EU to benefit from its imminent collapse. Find out why Hungary's U-turn strengthens Babis at the NATO summit and signals a populist comeback.
21 April 2026 Babiš warns EU: Energy is getting more expensive and Europe is losing control of the market
Ahead of the European Council meeting, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš warned EU leaders that current energy policy and regulatory pressure could fundamentally threaten the availability of gas and oil. In his letter, he calls for a review of emission rules, postponement of some measures and strengthening energy security.
22 April 2026 Daily summary of the Czech economy: oil prices and the stock market, Markiza, Volkswagen, Amazon, Globalstar, MS-INVEST, Donald Trump and Iran (April 22, 2026)
The Czech economy was facing a combination of inflationary pressures, capital market fluctuations and exchange rate movements. The most striking news is fuel prices: according to the latest Eurostat data, diesel prices rose by 27.6 per cent month-on-month in March, the highest increase in the EU, along with Sweden. Petrol rose by 14.6 per cent, ranking the Czech Republic fourth among EU Member States. This development increases costs for companies in transport, logistics and industry and may be reflected in final prices for consumers.
23 April 2026 Petr Holec: Vystrčil's trip to Taiwan in the „economic class“, the chaos around the strike at CT and Babiš's revolution in media reform (Petr Holec live #270)
Dive into the next episode of Petr Holc's riveting weekly programme on Czech politics (No.270): the Senate President Miloš Vystrčil flies to Taiwan in economy class, the public broadcaster CT faces a strike wave over the funding reform, Andrej Babiš uncompromisingly opposes the hypocrisy of the media and pragmatic foreign policy triumphs over the moral posturing of the elites. Essential information for fans of world politics on the media wars in the Czech Republic, the balance between Taiwan and China, and the rise of populism.
24 April 2026 The Spirit of Prague in Shanghai: The architectural legend of the „Bohemian Quarter“ in Qingpu
While the world's media often report on ambitious Chinese copies of Paris, Venice or Hallstatt in Austria, few in Europe suspect that China's most populous metropolis is hosting a unique architectural experiment with a deep Czech signature. In Shanghai's Qingpu district, strategically located near Hongqiao International Airport, there is a residential complex officially known as Haodu International City, which locals and expats alike call nothing but the Czech Quarter.
25 April 2026 Babiš from Cyprus: the EU wants to take billions from the Czech Republic, the budget agreement will be a tough fight
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš attends an informal European Council meeting in Nicosia. One of the main topics was the debate on the EU's multiannual financial framework for the period 2028-2034. During the meeting, the Prime Minister rejected proposals that would lead to a reduction of funds for the Czech Republic and pointed to fundamental differences in the attitudes of the Member States towards the future shape of the budget.
26 April 2026 Press dinner shooting: Trump evacuated from hall, Secret Service agent saved by bulletproof vest
On Saturday night, Washington was rocked by a shooting that interrupted the traditional White House Correspondents‘ Association gala at the Washington Hilton. At approximately 8:40 p.m. local time, shots rang out at the main security checkpoint with metal detectors, while inside the ballroom the gala dinner was just reaching its peak. Trump, who was seated on stage next to First Lady Melania, was immediately surrounded by Secret Service agents and escorted to a secure area of the hotel.
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