Radio Prague International - Topic «Politics»

Dec 12 2024 99 ep. 5 mins 1k

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Gun sales in Czechia to come under stricter control

Dec 12 2024 2 mins

The Senate has passed an amendment to the gun law that will oblige arms dealers and shooting range owners to report suspicious clients to the police. The measure is a forerunner of a massive overhaul of the gun law that will come into force in 2026, approved in reaction to the tragic shooting at the Prague Faculty of Arts almost exactly a year ago.

“Lex Babiš” law barring cabinet ministers from owning media outlets hits the rocks in court

Dec 11 2024 3 mins

The “Lex Babiš” law prohibiting members of the government from owning media outlets has been a political battleground since it was approved in 2016. Now significant parts of the law have been invalidated by the Constitutional Court for procedural reasons, presenting a new setback in efforts to prevent conflict of interest in politics.

Are the Motorists on the road to government?

Dec 09 2024 4 mins

Although only founded in 2022, the Motorists political party is quickly establishing itself in Czech politics. Following success in the 2024 European elections, and a confident first party congress on December 7th, the Motorists are striving to present themselves as a valid contender for Czechs’ votes. Danny Bate spoke to political scientist Jiří Pehe about the appeal of the pa

Czech foreign minister expresses cautious optimism in response to Assad’s fall in Syria

Dec 09 2024 2 mins

Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has collapsed after 13 years of conflict, bringing to a close over 50 years of rule by the al-Assad family. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has been welcomed by the West – including Czechia. But what exactly are Czech political representatives saying about the developments?

Research reveals significant drop in young Czechs planning to have children

Dec 05 2024 5 mins

The proportion of young Czechs planning to have children in the next three years has significantly declined, with the sharpest drop among those in difficult economic situations. These findings are part of the ongoing ‘Contemporary Czech Family’ research project, a collaboration between Masaryk University in Brno and Charles University in Prague. I discussed these new outcomes a

Czech budget for 2025 under fire both from opposition and experts

Dec 04 2024 4 mins

The Czech Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday passed the 2025 state budget with a CZK 241 billion deficit. It was approved with the support of the four ruling parties, despite strong criticism from the opposition, including the Pirate Party, which recently left the coalition government. Vít Pohanka asked Lukáš Kovanda, chief economist at Trinity Bank, for his assessment of the budget

Wombats, expats and kangaroo goulash: President Pavel’s historic visit to Australia and New Zealand underway

Dec 02 2024 3 mins

Petr Pavel is currently exploring the southern hemisphere, as the Czech president continues his two-week visit to Australia and New Zealand. Together with First Lady Eva Pavlová, the president is working through a full programme of meetings focused on trade, diplomacy and defence, as well as some more relaxed cultural experiences.

Prague’s International Charity Market: Embassies unite to support Czech charities

Nov 29 2024 2 mins

This Sunday, December 1, Prague will host the annual International Charity Market. Organized by local embassies and the Diplomatic Spouses Association, this one-day event will feature Christmas gifts and Saint Nicholas treats from over 40 countries, with all proceeds supporting Czech charities.

Czechia and the euro: a never-ending debate

Nov 29 2024 4 mins

Czechs are wary of the euro. Despite the fact that Czechia has been a European Union member country for more than two decades, the common European currency is viewed with suspicion by the majority of the population.

Israeli FM: Czechia remains an important ally in Europe

Nov 28 2024 5 mins

There was a small but vocal pro-Palestinian demonstration welcoming the chief of Israeli diplomacy Gideon Saar in Hradčany today. However, the voices of the 15 to 20 protesters did not reach the inner rooms of the Černín Palace, the seat of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs.