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Marian Jurečka, the first deputy chair and a former Minister of Agriculture, has announced that he would run for the chairmanship of the Christian Democratic Party KDU-ČSL. Jurecka will challenge Jan Bartošek and Marek Výborný in an equal face-off in March. bit.ly/2QrNECU

Jiri Rusnok, the Governor of Česká národní banka, said in the interview for Bloomberg that the current lower exchange rate of CZK against EUR does not constitute any threat to the Czech economy and that we can expect a further rise of interest rates in 2019. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

#Czech Government adopted the recommendations of Česká národní banka and Ministerstvo financí ČR not to set a target date for adopting the euro in Czechia yet.

EP calls on the European Commission to suspend all EU subsidies to the Agrofert Holding founded by the PM Andrej Babiš until the question of his conflict of interest is resolved. Babis claims he does not control Agrofert and is not in the conflict with the law reut.rs/2EjWOLj

Czech PM Andrej Babiš announced that he stepped down as a chairman of the Government Board for the EU structural and investment funds to avoid the conflict-of-interest charges in regards to the EU subsidies for the Agrofert Holding

#Czech MPs approved the budget for 2019 with the deficit of 40 bn CZK. The budget was fully supported by ANO, CSSD and KSCM, whereas the opposition parties voted against. The budget priorities are increasing pensions, civil service salaries and funding infrastructure.

Good performance of the Czech economy in 2018 was recognized by Deutsche Welle. The economic growth went hand in hand with the record low unemployment rate of 2.3 %. In 2019, Czechia will have to adapt by the implementation of automation and robotization. bit.ly/2RbpG0b

In an interview for Bloomberg, Minister Tomáš Petříček took a middle ground between the EU and Poland and Hungary. He argued that the EU should adhere to its values, but the financial penalties will only cause resentment. bloom.bg/2RNKOcs

PM #Babis and Czech entrepreneurs head to #Asia rmx.news/czech-republic…

PM Andrej Babiš has appointed Milena Hrdinkova as the new Secretary of State for European Affairs. She will replace Aleš Chmelař who left the post two months ago. rmx.news/czech-republic…

#Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomas Petricek is on a state visit to Ukraine. He will meet with his counterparts to discuss the sovereignty of Ukraine, the local reform process and the Czech-Ukrainian relations.

PM Andrej Babiš has cancelled his speech at the European Parliament, which was due in mid-January. PM Babis argued that the current MEPs are against him with the reference to the recent investigation of his conflict of interest. rmx.news/Babis-canceled…

.The Guardian paid attention to the verdict of the Černošice council on the #Czech PM Babis’ alleged conflict of interests. The verdict might resonate further in relation to the European Commission’s investigation into Agrofert’s receipt of EU subsidies. bit.ly/2S6Kruv

.ODS expelled controversial MP Vaclav Klaus junior from the party for his disagreement with the party’s policy priorities and values. Moreover, 3 MPs from far-right SPD left the party over the disputes with Okamura’s leadership and established a political platform “United”.

PM Andrej Babiš has welcomed the compromise choice of German Ursula von der Leyen as the new president of European Commission. Along with other leaders of V4, Babis strongly opposed the European Socialists Spitzenkandidat Franz Timmermans newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/2019070…

Three Czech MEPs, Luděk Niedermayer (TOP 09/EPP),Jan Zahradil (ODS/ECR), and Martina Dlabajova (ANO/RE), have been elected Vice-chairmen of European Parliament committees. rmx.news/czech-republic…

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Vaclav Nekvapil on Politics in Czechia during coronavirus pandemic youtu.be/SXpJNaguJB4 via YouTube

🇨🇿 #Czechia: The state of emergency ends on February 14. MPs rejected the Government's request for another extension limiting its power on nationwide restrictions. Night curfew or retail closure ends on Monday. Regions and Chief Hygienist will now issue limited restrictions.

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