Czechia Pioneers EU Support in Legal Challenge Against Hungary’s Controversial Sovereignty Law

Prague, Czechia – In a notable escalation of legal actions within the European Union, Czechia has officially supported the European Commission’s lawsuit against Hungary’s Sovereignty Protection Law. This law, which governs the operations of the Sovereignty Protection Office (SPO), has faced wide criticism for allegedly targeting investigative journalists, anti-corruption activists, and various civil society groups under the guise of national security. Critics of the Hungarian law argue that it bears resemblance to legislation used in Russia to suppress dissent by labeling opposition figures and organizations as foreign agents, thus curtailing their influence and activities. This … Read more

Examining Stricter Gun Laws in Czechia Following Tragic University Shooting

Prague, Czech Republic – Lawmakers in Czechia are set to meet with Interior Ministry officials and experts to discuss potential reforms to the country’s gun laws, following a recent tragic shooting at Charles University. The incident, which occurred on December 21st, saw a student kill 14 people before turning the gun on themselves. Czechia has previously boasted about its gun legislation, holding it up as an example for other countries. However, during negotiations for the 2017 EU Firearms Directive, the country actively opposed the new law and even filed an unsuccessful lawsuit. In response to … Read more