Pandemic Driving Increased Use of Illicit Drugs In Europe and Digitization Of Trafficking
The European Drug Report has identified the escalating challenges to both public health and security due to the increased availability and consumption of a wide range of narcotic substances. According…
European Commission Proposes Digital Identity Available To All EU Citizens
The European Commission has proposed a framework for a European Digital Identity which will be available to all EU citizens, residents, and businesses in the EU. Citizens will be able…
Eurostat: Employment Rate For Non-EU Citizens Significantly Lower Than For EU Citizens
In 2020, the employment rate among the population aged 20-64 living in the EU was lower for non-EU citizens () than for nationals () and citizens of other EU member…
Babiš Asks EU States To Expel At Least One Russian Diplomat
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) has formally asked EU member states to consider the expulsion of at least one Russian diplomat, as an expression of solidarity with the Czech Republic…
Polish Diplomats Protest At “Abortion Tourism” in The Czech Republic
Polish diplomats in Prague have complained about a proposal that would allow Polish women to travel to the Czech Republic to get access to abortions, which are legally banned in…
European Parliament Demands Safeguards For EU COVID-19 Certificates
The European Parliament is calling for citizens of the European Union to have access to free coronavirus tests as part of the introduction of the so-called "EU Covid-19 certificates", intended…
EU Report Details PM Babiš’s Breaches of Conflict of Interest Rules
The European Commission has published a complete report in English and Czech, stating that the Czech Republic made several mistakes in allocating subsidies to the Agrofert Group, emphasising in particular…
Czech Rep. To Enforce EU Rules Banning Dual Quality Food Products
An amendment to the Food Act, signed on Tuesday by President Miloš Zeman, applies a ban on the sale of dual quality products. Compliance with the quality ban will be…
EMA: Benefits of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Far Outweigh The Risks
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has identified a possible link between Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots. However, cases with these side effects are…
Hamáček Asks For EU Solidarity As Czech Diplomats Return From Moscow
Acting Czech Foreign Minister Jan Hamáček requested solidarity from European Union member states, following Russia’s strong retaliation to the expulsion of 18 Russian diplomats from Prague. Several NATO and EU…