On Wednesday, the Czech Republic handed over the presidency of the European Union to Sweden. Sweden has called for a more aggressive approach to the problems currently facing the E.U. as it tries to settle on a new charter and gain influence on the global stage.
All Posts Tagged With: "Czech Republic"
Blogwatch
Video / Blogwatch
January 28, 2009
Plunging economies lead to rising social unrest
Michele Wucker of the World Policy Institute discusses the social and political fallout from the economic crisis. Riots and protests have occurred across the world, leading to concern that the economic slide is going to lead to much more unrest.
Blogwatch
January 14, 2009
Czech artwork creates stir across Europe
A sculpture celebrating the Czech presidency of the European Union has become embroiled in controversy. It features symbols of E.U. member countries -- but Romania is represented as a vampiric theme park and Bulgaria is portrayed as a Turkish toilet system.
Signature Series
November 13, 2008
After the Fall: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine
Nearly two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Worldfocus travels to four countries to examine the progress and pains of post-Soviet life.
Signature Video
November 11, 2008
Czech youth unaware of Soviet past
The younger generation of Czech citizens know little about the Russian invasion and subsequent demonstrations of 1968.
Signature Video
October 30, 2008
Czechs wary of U.S. government, but not tourists
Though Czechs have benefited from American tourism, U.S. plans to develop a NATO missile shield system on Czech soil have led to some mixed feelings about the U.S.
Signature Series
October 29, 2008
How they see US
Worldfocus presents its signature series on foreign perceptions of the U.S.
Blogwatch / Video
October 6, 2008
Into the Czech woods for the mushroom hunt
In the Czech Republic, fall marks the annual tradition of plucking fungi from the forest.
