Govt of Czech Republic collapsing?

Discussion in 'Politics' started by earth_imperator, Sep 29, 2022.

  1. "70,000 Czechs take to the streets against government, EU and NATO"
    By Euronews with Reuters • Updated: 04/09/2022
    https://www.euronews.com/2022/09/04/70000-czechs-take-to-the-streets-against-government-eu-and-nato


    And 3 weeks later new mass protests (ie. in the last days):
    "
    Protests in Prague Signal a Troubled Winter Ahead in Europe
    Tens of thousands gathered in the Czech capital for the second such protest in a month, spurred by an energy crisis and rising prices that are affecting countries across Europe.
    By Erika Solomon, Sept. 28, 2022, The New York Times
    "
    https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/28/world/europe/prague-protests-economy.html


    See also
    "Czech PM Blames Russian Propaganda For Mass Protests In Prague"
    By Charles Kennedy - Sep 05, 2022, 6:00 AM CDT
    https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-...n-Propaganda-For-Mass-Protests-In-Prague.html

    "Protesters [...] called on the government to address soaring energy prices and the highest cost of living since the early 1990s for everything from housing to consumer goods."

    "Protesters called for a new deal with Russia for gas supplies".

    "Inflation has hit 17% and is marching towards 20% in the coming months, according to Fortune, citing the Czech central bank."

    "
    While the prime minister blamed Russian influence, other coalition government officials warned against sidelining real economic issues facing the people.

    News reports noted that some demonstrators donned T-shirts favoring Russian President Vladimir Putin and some carried anti-EU and anti-NATO posters.

    Social unrest has been on the rise in Europe since Russia invaded Ukraine, with Western sanctions and soaring energy prices creating a toxic mix along with an influx of Ukrainian refugees. Tensions are rising ahead of a winter that is expected to see a worsening of the energy crisis.
    "
     
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