Deník N: Turning East, breaking off cooperation. How Slovakia's elections could change the direction of the country
Kristína Chlebáková, our project manager, commented in an article for Deník N on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Slovakia. The elections will take place at the end of September and may change the foreign policy orientation of Slovakia. Some political parties, including the biggest favourite, former Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer - Social Democracy party, are campaigning on refusing aid to Ukraine, being friendly to Russia and attacking the EU and the US.
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ČTK: Petr Pavel's victory will improve the Czech Republic's position in the EU and NATO, but also relationship with the USA
The head of our Brussels office, Žiga Faktor, commented for ČTK on Saturday's victory of Petr Pavel in the presidential elections on the relationship with the EU and NATO. He mentioned that Pavel's accession could bring about a unification of the foreign policy of the government and the Foreign Ministry. He also suggested that the newly elected president would have better relations with the United States
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ČT24: The election result sends a signal about the pro-Western direction of the Czech Republic
The head of our Brussels office, Žiga Faktor, appeared on Czech Television to comment on the reaction of Brussels to the results of the presidential elections. He also mentioned the role of the president in relation to the EU and NATO and how this relationship will change after two terms of Miloš Zeman.
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Foreign Policy: A New Czech Presidential Election Promises a New Era in Politics
The upcoming presidential elections in the Czech Republic are also being noticed by foreign media. Our researcher Klára Votavová commented on the circumstances of the election for Foreign Policy, saying that Zeman's presidency has brought scepticism towards Europe. A victory of Andrej Babiš, she said, would then mean a strengthening of the presidential office.
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Kam pak?: The rise of the Italian right was to be expected, says Czech-Italian analyst
Who is Giorgia Meloni? How much does she claim the legacy of Benito Mussolini? What will her government look like and what can it mean for Italy? For the podcast "Kam pak?" on the topic of Italy's incoming new government, commented our researcher and Italy expert, Alexandre Lagazzi.
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Roklen24: Italians go to the elections. 200 billion euros from the EU at stake
Italy faces early elections. According to current polls, a right-wing coalition is likely to win. Our research associate Alexandr Lagazzi commented on the fundamental question regarding the shape of the ongoing reforms launched by Prime Minister Draghi in an article for the Roklen24 news portal.
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RTV: Early Italian elections. Government crisis on the Apennine Peninsula.
Alexandr Lagazzi, an associate research fellow at our Institute, commented for Slovak RTV on the government crisis in Italy, which is leading to early elections. These are likely to take place at the end of September.
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EURACTIV: Bosnia prepares for elections, but will go nowhere without reform. Not even closer to the EU
The head of the Brussels office Žiga Faktor commented for EURACTIV. What are the chances of reforming the electoral system in Bosnia? How should parties work on it and what should it include? According to Žiga Faktor, it must not only reflect political proposals and ambitions, but it is necessary to think about what citizens themselves want and how the reform will affect them.
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EURACTIV: Reform of European elections or the whole EU. Czech Presidency opens sensitive topics in Prague
The Czech Republic, in its role as the presiding country, will have to deal with the European Parliament's proposal to launch the so-called Convention - the process of treaty change. Minister Bek announced that he would send a questionnaire to his European colleagues to find out which proposals could be implemented with or without changing the Treaties. Our researcher Zuzana Stuchlíková commented on the questionnaire initiative for Euractiv.
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ČRo Radiožurnál: The failure of the right and Janez Janša - Slovenian parliamentary elections
The head of our Brussels office, Žiga Faktor, gave an interview to ČRo Radiožurnál on the results of the parliamentary elections in Slovenia. Is there a chance for change in Slovenia?
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