AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCzech Budget Talks: PM Andrej Babiš says the coalition has not yet agreed the next year’s state budget, with a proposed CZK 389bn deficit (up from CZK 310bn) facing pressure from SPD and the Motorists to cut it. Prosecutor Priorities: The government approved criminal policy priorities for prosecutors, including pushing appeals against overly lenient sentences for violent crimes and animal abuse, handling self-defence cases faster, and using more electronic monitoring for parole releases. Justice System Guidance: Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc says the state can set broad goals but not direct individual cases, with priorities to be communicated to Supreme State Prosecutor Lenka Bradáčová. International Security Context: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned the Russia-Ukraine war may be entering its most decisive weeks or months, pledging continued military support despite growing opposition across the EU. Czech Diplomacy Angle: The Czech Republic is listed among countries whose citizens can apply for Canada’s International Experience Canada youth mobility programme. Sports & Czech Public Life: Czech goalkeeper Luděk Mikloško, a West Ham legend, has died aged 64 after a long cancer battle.
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