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 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%…
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…
Czech Republic Records Seventh Fastest Increase In House Prices In The EU
According to Eurostat, house prices in the Czech Republic have risen over 70% between 2010 and 2021 - the seventh highest increase in the EU. Rents have also risen significantly,…
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…
Inflation Up To 2% in the EU; Prices Rise Significantly In Visegrad Countries
The inflation rate in the European Union rose to 2% in April, up from in March. According to Eurostat, price increases are strongly evident in the Visegrad Group (V4), which…
MEPs Call For Action Against Czech Republic Over Babiš’s Conflict of Interest
A resolution motion tabled in the European Parliament by German MEP Monika Hohlmeier is calling on the European Commission to take action against the Czech Republic over the failure to…
Free Movement For Vaccinated Citizens Proposed Between Seven Central European Countries
From May 15th, travel between the Czech Republic and six other Central European countries could be simplified for those who have already received the Covid-19 vaccine. Health Minister Petr Arenberger…