Czech Republic
CZECH REPUBLIC: Bank continues cautious tightening
The central bank (CNB) decided today to raise interest rates by 25 basis points from tomorrow,...
Czech RepublicCZECH REPUBLIC: Politically adept PM faces tough task
Parliament yesterday approved the new centre-left coalition government. The government contains...
Czech RepublicCZECH REPUBLIC: Klaus vetoes controversial EU warrants
President Vaclav Klaus yesterday vetoed the introduction of EU arrest warrants into Czech law.
Czech RepublicCENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: Euroscepticism is still alive
In the period preceding accession, support for the EU was in decline in most of Central and...
CZECH REPUBLIC: Government's programme is uninspiring
The restored three-party centre-left government yesterday agreed its policy agenda for its...
Czech RepublicCENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: Accession sees legal confusion
Since the new Central and East European members of the EU had prepared for membership over...
CZECH REPUBLIC: Fiscal reforms are needed urgently
The IMF yesterday released a fairly downbeat assessment of the Czech Republic's economic outlook,...
Czech RepublicCENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: States face diffuse discontent
Across the region, governing parties are performing badly in opinion polls. The weakness of...