Alena Schillerová

Fiscal deficit challenges in Central Europe

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Slovakia approves 2027 budget with 4.94% GDP deficit

Central European nations continue to navigate fiscal challenges characterized by rising budget deficits. In Slovakia, the 2027 state budget has been officially signed into law by President Peter Pellegrini. The budget pr

Poland budget deficit and debt concerns amid GDP revisions

15 clusters · 119 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Poland to request over €6 billion from EU SAFE defense fund

The Polish government continues to manage a significant budget deficit, which reached 172.2 billion PLN through September 2026. While tax revenues saw a 30.3% rise in CIT, high expenditures in defense, ZUS, and debt serv

EU energy volatility: Rising gas prices and storage concerns

53 clusters · 1080 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: European gas prices hit 100 euro per MWh amid Middle East tensions

By late October 2026, European energy markets experienced intensified volatility. Natural gas prices on the Dutch-based TTF benchmark surpassed 90 euros per megawatt-hour, reaching 95.86 euros by October 26. This represe

Czech pension and social benefit reforms evolve

43 clusters · 125 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Czech pension changes and forecasts for 2027

The Czech pay‑as‑you‑go pension system faces a significant long-term deficit, projected to expand from CZK 73 billion to as much as CZK 350 billion by 2050. This fiscal instability is driven by demographic shifts, includ

Energy volatility and fuel regulations in CZ and SK

17 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Energy market shifts in Slovakia and potential price caps in Czechia

Energy markets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia face ongoing volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine. In the Czech Republic, major suppliers including Centropol, Pražská plynárenská, a

Czech administrative staff reduction efforts

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Czech government debates civil service staff reductions

Efforts to reduce administrative staffing are occurring at both the regional and national levels in the Czech Republic. In the South Bohemian Region, a multi-year optimization process initiated after the 2020 elections

Czech mortgage rates and housing costs rise

20 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Real estate and mortgage markets face rising costs in Central Europe

The Czech mortgage market remains under pressure from rising interest rates and tightening regulations. By August 2026, average mortgage rates reached 5%, up from 4.9% in July. This rise contributed to a 15% month-on-mon

Prague Airport leadership crisis and audit

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Prague Airport CEO resigns amid audit and contract disputes

Radomír Lašák resigned as Chairman of the Board of Prague Airport after serving for less than three months. While the Ministry of Finance attributed his departure to personal reasons, the resignation occurred amid signif

Czech Republic fiscal and taxation policy developments

11 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Czech government shifts focus from corporate tax cuts to accelerated depreciation

The Czech Republic continues to face significant fiscal challenges as state debt has reached approximately 3.7 trillion CZK. Recent developments show a deepening deficit crisis, with the government proposing a draft budg

2026 Czech municipal and Senate election results

47 clusters · 228 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Czech political landscape shifts following local and senate elections

The 2026 municipal and Senate elections have concluded, revealing a complex political landscape with significant shifts. In the Senate, several candidates secured seats in the first round, including Jan Grolich in Vyškov

Czech Republic monetary sovereignty debate

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic government proposes enshrining koruna in Constitution

Discussions regarding the Czech Republic’s relationship with the euro have shifted from economic debate to formal legislative proposals. Experts at the University of Pardubice initially characterized the adoption of the

Czech and Slovak retirement and investment trends

12 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic proposes pension increases and social benefit adjustments

In early October 2026, new social security and financial policy changes were announced for Slovakia and the Czech Republic. In Slovakia, unemployment benefits are set to transition to a regressive model on January 1, 202

German government fuel price relief measures

9 clusters · 184 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Germany considers new aid to combat high fuel prices

As of October 1, 2026, the German government implemented a three-month fuel tax relief program. Following approval by the Bundestag and Bundesrat, the measure reduces the energy tax on gasoline and diesel by approximatel

Czech Republic electronic sales record reintroduction

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic to reintroduce electronic sales records in 2027

The Czech Republic is preparing to reintroduce electronic sales records, referred to as EET 2.0, effective January 1, 2027. Following the publication of the law in the Collection of Laws on October 7, the mandate will fo

Legal, EU, and political challenges for Andrej Babiš

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: European Commission confirms Babiš conflict of interest

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš faces intensifying legal and political pressure regarding his administration and business interests. In the FAU case, which dates back to Babiš’s tenure as Finance Minister, courts have

European mortgage tax policy developments

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Czech Finance Minister proposes mortgage tax relief for youth

European governments are considering different approaches to mortgage-related tax policies to address housing and economic concerns. In Denmark, the government has proposed a cap on interest tax deductions as part of th

Czech Constitutional Court legal and political reviews

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Czech Constitutional Court reviews multiple political and legislative challenges

The Czech Constitutional Court is addressing various legislative and political challenges. In one ruling, the court rejected a proposal from 14 senators to abolish government regulations regarding protection against nois

Prague urban planning and municipal governance

11 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Czech authorities debate tax redistribution and housing crisis

Prague continues to navigate significant shifts in urban management and planning. The city’s Metropolitan Plan remains a central driver of development, with new residential projects slated for the Šutka sports area in th

Czech Republic social welfare reforms

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Czechia updates social assistance and super benefit rules

The Czech Republic is implementing significant reforms to its social welfare and unemployment systems. In July 2026, the government introduced the ‘superdávka’, a new state social benefit designed to replace four existin

Czech government survives no-confidence motion

4 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš survives no-confidence vote

The Czech Republic is facing a political crisis as opposition parties move to challenge the sitting government through a vote of no confidence. Initially, the KDU-ČSL party sought to convene a session of the Chamber of D