AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSenate Elections: The opposition retained control of the Czech Senate as ANO failed to win a seat, despite 13 candidates reaching run-offs. Women’s representation fell to 14 senators. ANO is now proposing single-round elections, citing low turnout; the run-off turnout was 21.22%. Czech Politics: President Petr Pavel is due to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin next week. Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil has also invited Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to attend the upper house’s opening session. Jobs and Migration: Czechia faces a shortage of more than 90,000 workers, and the government plans to raise hiring quotas for Filipino and Indian workers. Prague: Paramedics report a sharp rise in teenagers suspected of cannabis intoxication. Business: Czech companies are looking to expand their role in Ukraine’s reconstruction as exports to the country grow.
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