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Babis faces stiff competition in Czech Republic presidential election

Former Czech Republic PM Andrej Babis is taking on economist Danuse Nerudova and retired army Gen. Petr Pavel as well as five other candidates in the Czech Republic presidential election. Zeman was the first president elected by popular vote. His second and final five-year term expires in March.

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Czech Presidential elections: Everything you need to know

It's neck and neck for the three main candidates with a chance for last minute surprises before voters go to the polls on Friday and Saturday.

World News

Billionaire Babis on trial for €2m EU funds fraud

Former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, billionaire businessman Andrej Babis denies a €2m EU fraud. His trial resumes in Prague.

Euronews Witness

Czech voters turn to the far-right for answers to the energy crisis

The far-right SPD party has been gaining support in the Czech Republic as the cost of living soars, pushing many into poverty.

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Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis faces fraud trial

"I don't feel guilty," Babis said in his opening statement. "I'm innocent."

Czech Republic

Czech government survives no-confidence vote over energy crisis

Opposition lawmakers had also called for the resignation of the interior minister over alleged corruption links.

Economy

Analysis: How Czechs see the start of their EU Council presidency

Euronews correspondent Méabh Mc Mahon reports on her trip to Prague as the Czech Republic takes over the EU Council presidency this month.

Europe Decoded

Watch: A quick video guide to the Czech Republic's EU priorities

The Czech Republic begins today its six-month presidency, with a focus on Ukraine and the cost-of-living crisis.

Europe News

Czech Republic unveils priorities for its EU Council presidency

Cutting Russian fossil fuels and funding Ukraine's post-war reconstruction will top the Czech agenda for the six-month presidency.

My Europe Series

Marking Operation Anthropoid’s place in Czech history, 80 years on

The assassination of one of the most senior Nazis is today firmly part of the Czech national consciousness.

My Europe Series

Is Milos Zeman's remorse genuine over his pro-Russian stance?

Zeman made a resounding volte-face after the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. But not everyone is buying his sincerity.

Czech Republic

Czech MPs vote to recognise Soviet-era famine in Ukraine as genocide

Up to four million people are believed to have died during the great famine between 1932 and 1933.

Czech Republic

Former Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš to face trial for fraud

Babis denies any wrongdoing and has repeatedly said the allegations against him were politically motivated.

My Europe Series

Czech unemployment is the lowest in Europe. That may be a bad thing.

The European nation is struggling to find workers.

Czech Republic

Czech parliament lifts immunity of former PM Andrej Babiš for fraud

The former prime minister is accused of using €2 million in EU subsidies on his own businesses. He denied the allegations.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic and Poland sign deal over controversial coal mine

Last year, Poland was slapped with a €500,000 per day fine for failing to respect an injunction to close the mine.

My Europe Series

In Moravia, Bohemians are warned to Czech their privilege

Moravians want to see greater recognition of their regional identity. They may be fighting a losing battle.

My Europe Series

Taiwan is making new friends in Europe. China isn't happy about it.

Lithuania and the Czech Republic have both begun to normalise relations with Taiwan. But Beijing is hitting back.

My Europe Series

Czech left-wing parties are at rock bottom. Can they make a comeback?

The communists and social democrats failed to win any seats at the last Czech election. Where do they go from here?

Czech Republic

New Czech governing coalition wins confidence vote

The Czech Republic's new conservative-led government won a vote of confidence in the lower house of parliament on Thursday in a mandatory ballot that every administration must win to govern.