Czech Republic
Merz's conservatives deliver ultimatum to Von der Leyen: cut the Brussels machine or go
The relationship between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her own political family has reached a new point of tension, with German conservatives preparing to deliver a blunt ultimatum to the woman they helped install in Brussels
Europe paid for the weapons. America kept them.
The contracts were signed. The funds were transferred. The weapons were manufactured. Then came the notification that they would not be arriving on schedule — because the United States needed them elsewhere.
Nato weighs scrapping annual summits to avoid Trump confrontation
Nato is considering abandoning its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources have told Reuters, in a development that would mark a significant shift in how the world's most powerful military alliance.
Russia's economy is cracking — but so is everyone else's
Every week brings a new slew of articles predicting that Russia's deteriorating economy will force Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table as the economy slips into recession. But its not just Russia. All the main countries are in the same boat.
Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says
Region is undergoing "a decisive moment of industrial transformation" driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine.
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Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled in 2024, IISS says
Russian sabotage operations in Europe almost quadrupled from 2023 to 2024 according to IISS research, with submarine cables, legacy IT systems and underinvestment in critical infrastructure identified as key vulnerabilities.
World leaders head to Beijing, as China becomes geopolitical fulcrum
The Trump administration’s being ostracized by the international community for America’s war mongering. That is making China a fulcrum in the East-West clash that now has its centre of gravity in the Middle East.
Germany rallies behind Ukraine as peace talks stall, EU membership debate divides the bloc
Germany has unveiled a sweeping €4bn military support package for Ukraine and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the rapid disbursement of a long-delayed €90bn EU loan to Kyiv, as European powers scramble to shore up Ukraine's defences.
Czechoslovak Group owner said to be in talks with PPF to acquire largest commercial TV station in Slovakia
Michal Strnad is understood to be in talks with investment company PPF Group over a potential sale of TV Markíza, the biggest Slovak commercial television station.
Czech Colt CZ announces dual listing on Euronext Amsterdam
Colt CZ to be second Czech defence company to debut on the Dutch bourse this year after Czechoslovak Group's January IPO.
Zelenskiy proposes a new European version of Nato
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed the creation of a new European-centred security bloc that would include Ukraine, the EU, the UK, Turkey and Norway, as concerns mount over the future of US support for Nato.
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Czech industrial output grows 1.3% in February as slowdown continues for third month
Czech industrial output rises 1.3% in February, slowing for the third straight month but staying in positive territory on the back of car production. Construction returns to 4.1% growth with housing starts up 46%.
US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point
The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine. Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure.
Grid constraints threaten Europe’s energy security ambitions
Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember.
Spain cuts the link between gas and power and has Europe’s cheapest power
A year ago this week, Spain’s grid ran entirely on renewable power for a full day for the first time ever. Wind, solar, and hydro met all the peninsula’s electricity demand on April 16.
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Czech PMI improves to 52.8 in March, best in four years
Domestic as well as international demand improved, but the rising cost input and supply-chain instability in connection with the war in the Middle East cooled the outlook.
Editors of leading Czech outlets call on PM Babiš to respect press freedom
The joint statement issued in response to barrage of attacks by PM Andrej Babiš against independent media outlets.
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports.
Czechoslovak Group reports 72% y/y rise in revenue in 2025 amid surging defence demand
CSG credited continued strong demand in the defence sector for the results as well as its integration of The Kinetic Group, acquired from Vista Outdoor in 2024.
Central Europe curbs gun trafficking but faces new risks from Ukraine war, report says
Firearm violence across Central Europe is among the lowest in the world, but the region continues to play a role in the illicit circulation of weapons, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.