Member of the European Parliament Ondřej Kolář requested the European Commission to suspend Serbia's accession process to the EU in response to the celebration of the war criminal Ratko Mladić and his possible funeral with state honors. (translated)
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed cooperation in supporting Ukraine and combating illegal migration during a meeting in London, with both leaders emphasizing the strong ties between their countries even after Brexit. (translated)
The attack on the airport in Leipzig is Russian work, Germany said and presented evidence. Intimidation does not work, and we will respond to Russian ruthlessness, says the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. What steps should the union take? Do sanctions work? And how is the Czech Republic protected? About that https://t.co/3nqEXizva3 (translated)
The renewal of the conflict between the USA and Iran has led to an increase in natural gas prices to a three-year high, with the price of the contract for delivery in October rising to 73.90 euros, while concerns about low supplies and disruptions in deliveries are putting further pressure on the market. (translated)
Eurokomisařka pro rozšíření Marta Kosová nepřímo varovala Srbsko před tím, aby bosenskosrbskému válečnému zločinci Ratku Mladičovi uspořádalo pohřeb se státními či vojenskými poctami. „Oslavování válečných zločinců nemá místo ani v členských zemích EU, ani v kandidátských zemích,“ řekla Kosová. #EvropskáUnie #VálečnéZločiny #Srbsko
Czech Commissioner Jozef Síkela emphasized at the EU Arctic Forum that the future of the Arctic should belong to local residents, not foreign interests, and he called for an increase in European investments in infrastructure and sustainable development of the region. (translated)
Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa warns that the current situation in Europe does not reflect true democracy and emphasizes the need for European unity as a counterbalance to nationalism and populism, while pointing to technological changes that have surpassed previous politics. (translated)
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš criticized the Green Deal climate policy for losses in Czech industry and called for the creation of coalitions within the European Union to protect the interests of the Czech Republic and Central Europe. (translated)
Gas prices in Europe have risen to their highest levels since March, as the escalation of the conflict between the USA and Iran raises concerns about supply shortages from the Persian Gulf and threatens to push winter prices above 100 euros per megawatt hour. (translated)
Children in the EU would advocate for restrictions on the use of social networks until the age of 15, a ban on alcohol, and active combat against climate change, as indicated by their opinions presented in the podcast Bruselské chlebíčky. (translated)
More than half of Icelandic voters in a referendum rejected the renewal of accession talks with the European Union, preferring their national sovereignty and control over fishing, despite growing economic and security concerns. (translated)
The article by Anastasia Antonova deals with the sanctions that the European Union has imposed not only on Russia but also on other countries and entities, and explains how these restrictions function as a tool of foreign and security policy to enforce changes in the behavior of governments, organizations, or individuals. (translated)
According to the Czech ambassador to the EU, Vladimír Bärtel, Prague has not lost credit in Brussels and is more assertive, even though Europe is facing financial challenges related to supporting Ukraine due to the Russian invasion. (translated)
Ukraine plans to draw part of the loan from the European Union early to cover this year's deficit of 27 billion euros needed to defend against the Russian military attack. (translated)
Czech Republic supported Italy's proposal to create return centers for migrants in third countries to strengthen the security of the European Union's external borders after recent incidents at the Spanish-Moroccan border. (translated)
In Iceland, a referendum is taking place on the renewal of accession negotiations with the European Union, while polls show that the majority of the population is against this option. (translated)
The expansion of the EU to the Western Balkans is a big problem. The dilemma is this: Mentally and politically, it is to a large extent a different part of Europe, as seen now by the state funeral of the Serbian mass murderer, but leaving it outside the EU means pushing it towards Russia (to which Serbia still leans). So, the game. (translated)
Europe wants to increase competitiveness. At the same time, however, it can complicate the sale to another EU country for a small entrepreneur due to a cardboard box. Being pro-European does not mean defending every regulation. It means being able to correct poorly set rules. More in the commentary 👇 (translated)
At the age of 72, long-time foreign correspondent for ČTK Karel Barták passed away, who informed about significant European issues during his 28 years at the agency, including the accession negotiations of the Czech Republic to the EU and NATO, and subsequently worked for 12 years in the European Commission. (translated)
A topic we have already touched upon and which will be talked about everywhere in a few months. The European Union will lose a large portion of medications, and those that remain will dramatically increase in price. Trump, together with the Democrats, is preparing to redraw the rules for drug prices. Already online! (translated)
