The Istanbul Convention: A Continuing Source of Political Division In Several European Countries
Around Europe, there are ongoing discussions about the Istanbul Convention. In the Czech Republic, the convention is supported by former Minister of Human Rights and Legislation Jiří Dienstbier, the Czech…
Czech Republic Records Lowest Rate of Economically Inactive Young Men In The EU
According to recent data from the European labour force survey, the share of young people not in employment, education, or training (NEET) saw an upwards turn in 2020. The Czech…
Czech Republic Records Second Highest Employment Rate In The EU
According to the European Labour Force Survey, in the first quarter of 2021, the labour market slack in the European Union ran to over 14% of the extended labour force…
Czech Republic Has The Third Highest Overweight Population In The EU
According to the European Health Interview Survey, over half of adults in the European Union are overweight. The Czech Republic has the third highest share of overweight adults, with 60%…
35% of Non-EU Citizens In The Czech Republic Are Overqualified For Their Jobs
According to the EU labor force survey, a significant proportion of non-EU citizens working in the European Union are overqualified for their jobs, at a much higher rate than EU…
Czechs Ranked Third In The EU For Dog Ownership Per Household
According to a report by the European Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF), almost 41% of households in the Czech Republic were home to at least one dog in 2020, the third…
Pandemic Driving Increased Use of Illicit Drugs In Europe and Digitization Of Trafficking
The European Drug Report has identified the escalating challenges to both public health and security due to the increased availability and consumption of a wide range of narcotic substances. According…
European Commission Proposes Digital Identity Available To All EU Citizens
The European Commission has proposed a framework for a European Digital Identity which will be available to all EU citizens, residents, and businesses in the EU. Citizens will be able…
Eurostat: Employment Rate For Non-EU Citizens Significantly Lower Than For EU Citizens
In 2020, the employment rate among the population aged 20-64 living in the EU was lower for non-EU citizens () than for nationals () and citizens of other EU member…
Babiš Asks EU States To Expel At Least One Russian Diplomat
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) has formally asked EU member states to consider the expulsion of at least one Russian diplomat, as an expression of solidarity with the Czech Republic…