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An analysis of the Czech political scene prior to the general election which took place on 20th and 21st October 2017. There were fears that the Czech Republic will move towards an authoritarian model of government

An analysis of the political situation in the Czech Republic after the general election which took place on 20th and 21st October 2017.

In this article, published by the "European Futures" website, informs Jan Čulík about the reactions of the Visegrad countries of East Central Europe (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland) to David Cameron's attempts to renegotiate the terms of UK membership of the European Union.

An analysis of the general election, which took place in Slovakia on Saturday 5th March 2016. Its results were strongly influence by the fear-mongering of the incumbent PM Robert Fico, who assumed a fiercely anti-refugee and islamophobic stance. As a result, his electoral support collapsed and a large number of votes went to extreme right wing parties.

An article explaining the context of the decision of the government of the Czech Republic to start using an official "short" name of their country

The recent announcement that the Czech Republic will adopt a shorted name, 'Czechia', is the product of decisions made by political elites without public input, writes Jan Čulík. He suggests that the debate which has followed, both within the country and internationally, is a testament to the uncertainty many people feel about their political identities today.

An analysis of cultural differences between Eastern and Western Europe in the light of the 2015 refugee crisis.