Domestic Affairs
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European socialist leaders meet in Prague, praise PM Paroubek's leadership ahead of national…
The Czech press has called it the biggest pre-election event of the Social Democrats - the meeting of the Party of European Socialists (or PES) that was held in Prague on…
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Social Democrats facing dilemma over proposed Penal Code
Three months ahead of parliamentary elections, the ruling Social Democrats are facing a serious dilemma over a proposed new Penal Code. The much needed bill, which among…
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Possibility of grand coalition is hotly debated issue
General elections are less than three months away and the current state of voter preferences indicates that neither the ruling Social Democrats nor the opposition Civic…
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Tereza Kodickova - registered partnership matter of recognition for gays
Rob Cameron's guest in One on One this week is Tereza Kodickova, spokesperson for the Gay and Lesbian League. On Tuesday, the lower house of parliament will meet to…
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Politicians' wives on campaign billboards
The wife of Social Democrat Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek, Zuzana Paroubkova, says that she is willing to participate in the upcoming election campaign. If she does, she…
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Health Minister Rath faces growing criticism
On Friday, some 10,000 healthcare workers rallied in Prague to protest against the policies of Health Minister David Rath. Private practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and…
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Healthcare sector stand-off continues
Health minister David Rath's radical reforms have divided the health sector—hundreds of general practitioners, specialists, dentists and pharmacists are demanding his…
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Is Prime Minister Paroubek's prognosis of prosperity realistic?
On Tuesday the Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek promised that the Czech standard of living would reach the average of the EU 25 in just seven years. He attributes this to his…
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Social Democrats divided ahead of key vote on gay marriage
Supporters and opponents of the registered partnership bill are gathering themselves for the next round in what is becoming something of an epic struggle. The bill was…
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Support for Green Party on the rise
For the first time since its founding in 1990, the Green Party now stands a chance of winning seats in the lower house of Parliament. The latest opinion survey has shown a…
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Gay groups angered by president's veto of registered partnership bill
President Vaclav Klaus caused dismay in the gay community on Thursday when he vetoed a law on registered partnerships for gay couples recently approved by the Czech…
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Row over same sex partnership bill
After seven years of intensive lobbying it seemed that Czech gays and lesbians would finally get their wish - a law enabling them to enter into a form of marriage, give…
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