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Castle scandals put spotlight on presidential powers

President Zeman’s team are constantly in the news right now, with reports of the shredding of classified documents, a widely derided pardon and an unauthorised flight.
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Analyst reacts to president Klaus's re-election

In an interview with our correspondent Dominik Jůn, political analyst Jiří Pehe assesses the impact of president Klaus’s re-election:
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Panel discussion

2000 Panel discussion - Rob Cameron mulls over the year 2000 with commentators Vaclav Zak, Jiri Pehe and Vaclav Pinkava.
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Schools strike but do protests spell real danger for Czech government?

Most schools in Czechia were closed on Monday, with 7,000-plus taking part in a strike demanding better funding for education. But can this action impact the coalition?
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Political analyst on Kyiv visit: They wanted to show that they do not recognize Russian dominance

Political analyst Jiří Pehe says the visit to Kyiv by three prime ministers was a signal both to Russia and the EU.
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In search of a lost book: a novel re-emerges after nearly a quarter of a century

If you listen to Radio Prague regularly you will probably be familiar with the political scientist and academic Jiri Pehe, who has written widely on political developments…
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Czechast Special: The Velvet Revolution did not Happen Only in Prague

Czechast Special accompanying interview with Martin Dvořák, the Czech Minister for EU Affairs
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Fiala unveils new economic vision – but can it deliver?

PM Petr Fiala has just launched a plan he says will help modernize the Czech economy in key fields. But what are the chances of Restart Czechia having a lasting impact?
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Will he or won’t he? President Klaus keeps Europe in suspense.

Will he sign or won’t he – and what’s to be done if he doesn’t – that is the question politicians across Europe are asking themselves. President Klaus is keeping everyone…
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Pundit: battle over control of High State Attorney’s Office in Prague decisive for country’s democratic development

The battle over who should head the High State Attorney’s Office in Prague and the implications of the return of the office’s old-new head Vlastimil Rampula are very much…
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Analyst: President Zeman was very active in his first 100 days in office, but may become less effective

This week marks the end of the first 100 days in office for President Miloš Zeman. Radio Prague spoke with political analyst Jiří Pehe about what was surprising about…
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Discussing Czech fears and expectations on the eve of the Czech Republic's accession to the European Union - are concerns justified, will expectations be met?

In today's special EU edition of Talking Point, we look at how ordinary Czechs view EU membership. With us today are independent commentators Prof. Vladimira Dvorakova…
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Gross has good chance of succeeding as prime minister, say analysts

After weeks of negotiations, Stanislav Gross has finally been appointed prime minister. But with a very slim majority in the Chamber of Deputies - and divisions within his…
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Analyst: German election results unlikely to alter relations with Czech Republic

National elections in Germany are taking place on Sunday. With some predicting the far-right could gain a foothold in the Bundestag for the first time in the history of…
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Civic Democrats get a makeover

The weekend conference of the Czech Republic’s largest centre-right party, the Civic Democrats, brought plenty of new faces to the forefront. Many in the press and the…
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Pundit: “It’s a definite breakup between Zeman and Babiš”

There have been many headlines involving President Zeman’s team since the Senate speaker made public a doctors’ statement that the he is unable to perform his duties.
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Political analyst: Treason charges against Klaus should have been filed much earlier

The Czech Senate voted on Monday afternoon to file charges of treason against the outgoing president Václav Klaus. Heads of all of the ruling coalition parties have…
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Political analyst: Social Democrats should be more vocal in pointing out potential risks for democracy

The weekend conference of the Social Democratic Party bolstered the position of party leader Bohuslav Sobotka, approved new party statues and sharpened hostilities between…
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Government’s fall may weaken Czech EU presidency, slow down reforms

The collapse of Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek’s centre-right government has opened a great many questions – who will be at the helm in the coming months, how will this…
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Czech politicians to get Code of Ethics

In the wake of the latest bribery scandal in Parliament, the leaders of all parliamentary parties have agreed that Czech politicians badly need a Code of Ethics. The…
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With poll placing them second on 15%, what are Pirates doing right?

A freshly published opinion poll suggests the Czech Pirate Party are currently the second most popular political grouping in the country, with 15 percent support. That’s…
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Fiala appointed PM – but what next on path to new government?

President Zeman has appointed Petr Fiala PM and now says he will spent a fortnight meeting cabinet nominees – with a clash likely over the candidate for foreign affairs.
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Analyst: Incoming coalition might be unstable despite comfortable support in Parliament

The new centre-right coalition government has pledged to implement a series of reforms, reforms that could possibly put its stability to the test. That’s what president…
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Analyst: Obama address significant and symbolic for many Czechs

Not surprisingly, US President Barack Obama’s visit to Prague eclipsed all other news in the Czech Republic at the weekend. At the centre of everyone’s attention: the US…
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President Zeman shocks nation with vulgar language on radio

Czech President Miloš Zeman has come under fire over a series of incidents in recent days, such as his handling of the celebrations of Czechoslovak Independence Day…
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