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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

"The President Must Appoint." A Plan is Forming in Parliament to Tie the Head of State

Czech lawmakers are considering constitutional amendments to enforce a binding obligation for the president to appoint cabinet members based on the prime minister's recommendations.

Feb 26 • 15:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Parliament to Discuss the Prosecution of Babiš and Okamura on March 5

Czech parliament will convene on March 5 to discuss the prosecution of politicians Babiš and Okamura.

Feb 25 • 16:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Cernochová yes, Rakušan and Decroix no, Jurečka maybe. ANO and SPD settle scores with critics

The article discusses the political maneuvering related to the leadership positions in some Czech parliament committees, where the parties ANO and SPD are excluding their critics from key roles.

Feb 19 • 13:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Ban on networks for children? Tempting slogan. The real solution is already in the Chamber

The article discusses the idea of banning children's access to certain online networks and suggests that a more concrete solution is being proposed in the Czech Parliament.

Feb 19 • 10:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Members of Parliament elected Černochová as chair of the security committee

The Czech Parliament elected Vlastimil Černochová as the chair of the security committee, a significant position in national governance.

Feb 19 • 08:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The head of Czech Television wrote a letter to MPs. He ordered a review of all significant contracts

The head of Czech Television has requested a comprehensive review of all important contracts, as communicated in a letter to members of parliament.

Feb 17 • 15:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Chamber is unlikely to extradite Babiš or Okamura. The committee did not recommend it

The Czech Parliament's committee has advised against the extradition of politicians Babiš and Okamura.

Feb 17 • 12:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Away with Churchill, Adenauer, Pavel! Glory to Russia! We want peace! When two do the same, it may well be the same.

Tomio Okamura, the chairman of the Czech Chamber of Deputies, expresses anti-war sentiments and advocates for Russian peace while removing the Ukrainian flag from the parliament building as a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine.

Feb 12 • 16:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The court rejected the interpretation of the law that would allow Zdechovský to remain in the active reserve

The Czech Supreme Administrative Court has dismissed a complaint by MEP Tomáš Zdechovský, ruling that he cannot simultaneously serve in the active reserve of the Czech army during his term in office.

Feb 12 • 08:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"By the time they negotiate, GTA 6 will be released." The divided opposition faces the government's plan to limit speeches in the Chamber

The article discusses the government's intent to restrict speeches in the Czech Parliament, as the opposition faces challenges in effectively utilizing obstructions that have traditionally served to delay legislative procedures.

Feb 12 • 07:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

According to Okamura, MPs will likely end the first reading of the budget proposal around midnight

Czech politician Tomio Okamura predicts that members of parliament will conclude the first reading of the budget proposal late at night.

Feb 11 • 21:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

MEPs supported a two-billion loan for Ukraine, but the Czech Republic will not guarantee it

European Parliament members have approved a two-billion euro loan for Ukraine, while the Czech Republic will refrain from guaranteeing the loan.

Feb 11 • 13:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

PiS thunders regarding the Russian woman close to Czarzasty. New findings

The Polish Parliament has addressed questions regarding Włodzimierz Czarzasty's business relations with Svetlana Chazhenykh, clarifying their professional background while denying any personal connections between them.

Feb 11 • 09:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

MEPs Approved Compromise Agreement, Implementation of ETS2 Permits Delayed by One Year

Members of the European Parliament approved a climate goal to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040, with the implementation of ETS2 emissions permits delayed by one year to 2028.

Feb 10 • 13:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Stanjura's plane, Schiller's helicopter. The committee recommended that MPs approve the budget with a deficit of 310 billion

A committee has recommended that MPs approve a budget with a substantial deficit in the Czech Republic.

Feb 10 • 11:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

MEP Bartůšek Leaves the Patriots for Europe Faction, Will Be Non-Attached

Czech Member of the European Parliament, Bartůšek, has left the Patriot for Europe faction and will now serve as a non-attached member.

Feb 9 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Americans Asked Czech Republic to Support Awarding the Nobel Prize to Trump. Vystrčil Did Not Sign the Appeal

The U.S. has requested support from the Czech Republic to endorse Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, but Czech Parliament Speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová chose not to sign the appeal.

Feb 7 • 12:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Turek turned around, won't go to Cyprus. He says he must be in the Chamber

Czech minister Turek cancels his trip to Cyprus after concerns raised about the journey with controversial Slovak minister Taraba, stating he needs to be present in parliament instead.

Feb 3 • 16:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The arrogance of motorist has entered politics. And the opposition is playing into their hands

The article critiques the role of the Czech Parliament and the conduct of lawmakers, suggesting they are failing to hold accountability while the political climate grows increasingly arrogant.

Jan 30 • 08:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Jurečka's Last Battle. MPs Argued About How Much Entrepreneurs Should Pay

The new parliament has decided to reduce social security contributions for entrepreneurs back to last year's level, reversing a hike imposed by the previous government, despite pressure from former labor minister Marian Jurečka.

Jan 16 • 17:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Argument on young and beautiful Pirates. Babiš lured them to ANO, the reaction was sharp

The Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš sparked strong emotions in the parliament after a sharp exchange with Pirate Party leader Olga Richterová, whom he accused of rudeness, while also enticing young female Pirates to join his party, ANO.

Jan 15 • 11:37 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

Babiš stated in Parliament that he will not allow himself to be extraded for prosecution in the Čapí hnízdo case

Andrej Babiš declared in the Czech Parliament that he will refuse extradition related to the Čapí hnízdo case.

Jan 15 • 10:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Conflict Between the Czech Government and the President Deepens: Turk is Suing Him and Still Going to the Ministry

Filip Turk, a member of parliament and honorary president of the Motoristé sobě movement, has announced plans to sue President Petr Pavel while also being appointed as the government representative for climate policy and the Green Deal amidst a controversial public appearance.

Jan 14 • 18:03 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

ONLINE: MPs will discuss confidence in Babiš's government. Voting, according to Okamura, will be on Wednesday

Members of Parliament are set to discuss the confidence vote for Prime Minister Babiš's government, with voting expected to take place on Wednesday as indicated by Okamura.

Jan 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

The Chairman of the Venezuelan Parliament Announced the Release of Foreign Prisoners

Venezuelan Parliament Chairman Jorge Rodríguez announced the release of a significant number of Venezuelan and foreign prisoners as a unilateral peace gesture, including Czech national Jan Darmovzal.

Jan 8 • 17:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Anti-Ukrainian remarks by Czech parliament speaker boost donations from Czechs for Ukraine's Armed Forces

Czech parliament speaker Tomio Okamura's anti-Ukrainian comments during his New Year address have resulted in a notable surge in donations from Czechs to support Ukraine's Armed Forces.

Jan 7 • 07:54 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Czechia's top diplomat to visit Ukraine as countries 'turn the page' on parliament chairman's controversial remarks

Czechia's new foreign minister, Petr Macinka, is set to visit Ukraine to strengthen cooperation after a controversy involving the Czech parliament chairman's remarks about Ukraine.

Jan 6 • 19:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

We know why Okamura started the year so aggressively. In the fight with Rajchl, he is becoming a 'schizophrenic'

Tomio Okamura's aggressive leadership as the new head of the lower chamber of parliament is stirring up the political scene, raising questions about his future actions as 2026 unfolds.

Jan 5 • 04:30 UTC

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