Now playing Next The Cube Czech presidential candidate Pavel denies reports of his own death After fake text messages were sent out on behalf of Pavel's team, the presidential candidate had to take to social media to assure the public he was still alive. 27/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Former Czech PM Babiš backpedals after 'anti-NATO' comments spark ire Babiš, who is facing former general Petr Pavel in a presidential election run-off next weekend, said on Sunday he would not send troops to Poland or the Baltics in case of Russian invasion. 23/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Police investigate bizarre Czech texts allegedly sent by candidate Petr Pavel, a retired army general and presidential candidate, has been facing attacks from the opposition. 19/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic 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. 13/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech voters head to the polls to choose their next president Three challengers appear to be in serious contention for victory, including former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, retired army chief Petr Pavel and career academic Danuše Nerudová. 13/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Voting starts in Czech presidential elections Eight candidates are battling it out to become the next president of the Czech Republic, with billionaire businessman Andrej Babis the favourite according to pollsters. 12/01/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis faces fraud trial "I don't feel guilty," Babis said in his opening statement. "I'm innocent." 12/09/2022
Now playing Next Czech Republic Andrej Babis: Former Czech PM loses secret police collaboration case The populist billionaire is alleged to have worked as an agent of the former Czechoslovakia secret police. 14/06/2022
Now playing Next 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. 21/03/2022
Now playing Next 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. 03/03/2022
Now playing Next Czech Republic Sign of the times as COVID-positive president appoints new Czech PM The Czech president on Sunday swore in centre-right opposition leader Petr Fiala as the country’s new prime minister following last month’s election. 27/11/2021
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech prosecutors ask parliament to lift immunity for PM Andrej Babiš The populist billionaire is facing allegations of fraud involving nearly €2 million of European Union subsidies. 10/11/2021
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech president asks head of centre-right coalition to form government Milos Zeman’s announcement came a day after two coalitions that garnered a majority of votes in October's election signed a power-sharing deal. 09/11/2021
Now playing Next Czech Republic Centre-right parties sign coalition deal to form new Czech government The agreement to form an 18-member government was signed by two party alliances in Prague on Monday. 08/11/2021
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech Republic edges closer to new coalition government While parties have agreed on a coalition, the forming of a government has been complicated by the ill-health of President Miloš Zeman. 03/11/2021
Now playing Next Czech Republic Six takeaways from the Czech Republic's historic election Here are the key points to help you understand the Czech election and what it means for Europe. 10/10/2021
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech Republic: Centre-right coalition defeats ruling ANO party Together and the centre-left bloc announced on Saturday evening that they have signed a memorandum of their will to govern together. 09/10/2021
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe This new anti-corruption party wants to clean up the Czech Republic Andrej Babis began life as an anti-corruption crusader. So what happened? 08/10/2021
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech election: Babiš remains frontrunner despite Pandora scandal The ANO movement of billionaire populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis is tipped to win despite recent revelations on his offshore dealings. 04/10/2021
Now playing Next Czech Republic 'No place for Afghan refugees in Europe,' says Czech PM Babiš "A better option is a solution that allows people to stay in Afghanistan," he said. 08/09/2021
