#Czechia

German Chancellor Merz threatened to block the 2028–2034 EU budget if member states do not commit to long-term aid for Ukraine. Fico, Babiš, Magyar, and Radev called the initiative blackmail and threatened a veto.

Czechia has officially refused to participate in Eurovision 2027 due to budget constraints. Public broadcaster Česká televize will not broadcast the contest either.

The Czech team became the first semifinalist of the Billie Jean King Cup final round in Shenzhen, recording two straight singles wins over Great Britain. The Czechs' next opponent will be the winner of the Kazakhstan — Spain pair.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš stated at the Prague Defense Summit that Europe and the US must force Zelensky and Putin to the negotiating table, warning of the risk of a Third World War.

NATO Command and the NATO-Ukraine Joint Centre named the winners of the Persistent Airfield Denial competition: first place for the Czechs, second for the Poles, third for the Ukrainian developers of an AI module.

Mourning wreaths bearing photographs of executives appeared simultaneously at the offices of defense companies RSI Europe in Lithuania and CSG in Czechia. Lithuanian police detained a Ukrainian citizen who, according to sources, may have been hired by a citizen of Belarus. Official Vilnius links the provocation to the methods of Russian special services.

Denmark plans to abolish automatic temporary protection for refugees from 14 Ukrainian regions, deeming them safe, while Kyiv will be excluded from the list. The motive is the burden on municipalities.

The Czech Republic introduces a strict ban on mobile phones in schools: gadgets will not be allowed even during breaks and in cafeterias. 📵 The initiative is supported by 80% of parents and teachers aiming to improve children's academic performance. 🇨🇿🏫