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Czechia’s Petr Fiala officially becomes PMCzechia’s Petr Fiala officially becomes PM

Czechia’s Petr Fiala officially becomes PM

Czechia’s President Milos Zeman officially appointed Petr Fiala as prime minister to lead a broad coalition of right-wing and centrist…

3 years ago
Ex army officer to lead Romania, as MPs put differences aside to face crisesEx army officer to lead Romania, as MPs put differences aside to face crises

Ex army officer to lead Romania, as MPs put differences aside to face crises

Romanian MPs overwhelmingly approved a grand coalition that includes historically bitter rivals the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Social…

3 years ago
Hungary’s third-richest man plans to run for government in 2022Hungary’s third-richest man plans to run for government in 2022

Hungary’s third-richest man plans to run for government in 2022

Hungarian porn baron Gyorgy Gattyan has announced plans to found a party and field candidates in all of Hungary's constituencies…

3 years ago
Zeman may attempt to block Pirate Party leader’s appointment as foreign ministerZeman may attempt to block Pirate Party leader’s appointment as foreign minister

Zeman may attempt to block Pirate Party leader’s appointment as foreign minister

The formation of a new governing coalition in Czechia could be set to stall after President Milos Zeman reportedly threatened…

3 years ago
Czechia’s next prime minister to be named next FridayCzechia’s next prime minister to be named next Friday

Czechia’s next prime minister to be named next Friday

The swearing-in of the Czech Republic's new prime minister looks to be a done deal, scheduled for Friday, 26 November.…

3 years ago
International, CEE community on high alert as Bosnia and Herzegovina teeters on brinkInternational, CEE community on high alert as Bosnia and Herzegovina teeters on brink

International, CEE community on high alert as Bosnia and Herzegovina teeters on brink

The Balkans are in danger of instability as the multi-ethnic state of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) looks at risk of…

3 years ago
Czechia on course for five-party coalitionCzechia on course for five-party coalition

Czechia on course for five-party coalition

Czechia looks set to be ruled by a liberal, centre-right coalition after five parties agreed on a joint programme on…

3 years ago
Four-star general nominated to head Romania’s governmentFour-star general nominated to head Romania’s government

Four-star general nominated to head Romania’s government

Romanian president Klaus Iohannis has designated his country's interim defence minister, Nicolae Ciuca, as prime minister to form Romania's new…

4 years ago
President Zeman in hospital, Czechia in limboPresident Zeman in hospital, Czechia in limbo

President Zeman in hospital, Czechia in limbo

Czech politics is currently in a state of paralysis after President Milos Zeman was hospitalised on election weekend. The head…

4 years ago
Ciolos steps in to fill Romania’s power vacuumCiolos steps in to fill Romania’s power vacuum

Ciolos steps in to fill Romania’s power vacuum

President Klaus Iohannis has invited Save Romania Union (USR) leader Dacian Ciolos to form a government in Romania, which is…

4 years ago
Romanian Government in Crisis over Development ProgramRomanian Government in Crisis over Development Program

Romanian Government in Crisis over Development Program

Romania’s government coalition is in major crisis after the dismissal of the country's justice minister, Stelian Ion, by prime minister Florin…

4 years ago