What Others Write About the Czech Republic – 29 October 2026

In brief

• Poland and the Czech Republic may create a new economic alliance, which will affect the balance of power in the EU, according to a report by the Sobieski Institute, reports Polska Rzeczpospolita.
• The Polish Business Council has been established to represent the common interests of Polish and Czech companies, which is intended to increase their influence on decisions in Brussels, reports Puls Biznesu.
• Czech writer Jáchym Topol expresses fears of a possible Russian invasion of the Czech Republic, comparing the situation to the events of 1968, reports ZEIT ONLINE.
• Slovak Denník N emphasizes the strong Czech-Slovak ties and their historical aspects, pointing to current challenges for both nations.

Polish press

Polska Rzeczpospolita reports that, according to a report by the Sobieski Institute, Poland and the Czech Republic may create a new economic alliance that will affect the balance of power in the European Union. Both countries, alongside Germany, are the most industrialized states in the EU, and their current trade exchange is only the beginning of building a broader strategic partnership (Od Orlenu przez InPost po Becherovkę i zbrojeniówkę. Polacy i Czesi: ten sojusz może zmienić układ sił w UE – Bankier.pl).

The Polish Business Council was established to represent the common interests of Polish and Czech companies. The goal of this initiative is to develop a unified voice, which is intended to increase the influence of both countries on decisions made in Brussels, as reported by Puls Biznesu.

German press

The German ZEIT ONLINE reports that Czech writer Jáchym Topol expresses fears of a possible Russian invasion of the Czech Republic, comparing the current situation to the events of 1968. The article also emphasizes the importance of literature in the face of such threats, and Topol talks about his life in Prague and the mysterious house in which he lives (Jáchym Topol: Prag von unten – ZEIT ONLINE).

Slovak press

Slovak Denník N reports on strong Czech-Slovak ties, which are emphasized in the context of cooperation and shared values between the two countries. The article draws attention to the historical aspects of this friendship and to current challenges facing both nations, which may affect their further development and cooperation in the future (Shooty: Česko-slovenské priateľstvo – Denník N).

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