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Analyses | | Krzysztof Dębiec

The TAL is expanding the Czech Republic is gaining independence from Russian oil supplies

The shareholders of the Transalpine Pipeline (TAL), which runs through Italy, Austria and Germany (see map), decided on 30 November to increase the pipeline’s capacity in response to a request from the Czech state-controlled company Mero,…
Analyses | | Krzysztof Dębiec

Central Europe facing a new wave of migration from the Balkans

According to Frontex, in the first nine months of 2022, the number of attempted illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders in the Western Balkan section increased by 1,500% compared to 2019 and by 170% compared to 2021.
Analyses | | Krzysztof Dębiec

Czech Republic a good result in the Senate for the ruling coalition but a warning in the local elections

On 1 October, the week-long cycle of elections to the Senate and local governments (23-24 September) ended in the Czech Republic. One third of the senators (27 seats) were being elected – see Appendix. The greatest number of seats was won…
Analyses | | Krzysztof Dębiec

Czech Republic disputes over farm support strategy

The centre-right government of Petr Fiala, in power since December 2021, has announced that it will more effectively support small family farms, as well as start-up, small, medium and organic farmers. It also declared its support for the…