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Think Thank IWM Welcomes 25 New Fellows
Vienna-based Think Thank IWM - Institute for Human Sciences (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen), whose board of patrons includes among others George Soros, Joschka Fischer, Karel Schwarzenberg and Erhard Busek, welcomes 25 new fellows who will spend the next months at the institute or who will support the institute from afar as non-resident fellows.
September 3, 2021
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"Vibrant Center of Intellectual Life in Vienna" Welcomes 22 New Fellows
The Vienna-based Think Thank IWM (Institut fuer die Wissenschaften vom Menschen - Institute for Human Sciences), whose board of patrons includes among others George Soros, Karel Schwarzenberg and Erhard Busek, welcomes 22 new fellows who will spend the next months at the institute or who will support the institute from afar as non-resident fellows.
September 14, 2020
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Viennese Honour for George Soros the Donor of the Central European University
The investor, philanthropist and sponsor of the CEU Central European University, George Soros, has been awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Province of Vienna.
November 19, 2019
“Sebastian Kurz is Hope for Austria“
According to Czech politician and former Foreign Minister Schwarzenberg, Kurz is intelligent, efficient and asks the right question.
February 27, 2014
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Czech Republic: Babis Claims Finance Ministry
Andrej Babis, head of the second-largest Czech party, wants to become Minister of Finance. The Czechs face a new austerity package.
December 28, 2013
Czech Republic: Sobotka Commissioned to Form Government
Czech President Milos Zeman engages the head of the social democrats (CSSD) Bohuslav Sobotka to form a new cabinet.
November 21, 2013
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Czech Republic Faces Political Stalemate
The Czech elections did not bring clear power relationships. The social democrats have to form a government, though.
October 28, 2013
Czech Elections 2013: Tension Is Running High
Today, the Czech Republic holds new parliamentary elections. The Czech political landscape is expected to change fundamentally.
October 26, 2013
Austria: Faymann Mocks Schwarzenberg
The Austrian Chancellor reacts to Schwarzenberg’s criticism against Foreign Minister Spindelegger.
August 28, 2013
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Schwarzenberg Criticizes Spindelegger
The former Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Schwarzenberg thinks that Austria´s Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger mainly focuses on domestic politics. The CEE region should co-operate closer in future, he claims.
August 24, 2013
Czech Republic: Zeman Signs Parliamentary Dissolution
Zeman will sign the parliamentary dissolution on August 28. The path is now clear for early elections at the end of October.
August 22, 2013
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Czech Parliament Votes for New Elections
The Czech House of Representatives has decided its dissolution on Tuesday evening and therefore clears the way for early parliamentary elections, which in all likelyhood will take place on October 25 and 26.
August 21, 2013
Czech Ex President Klaus Not to Return to Politics
Contrary to certain rumors, former President Vaclav Klaus does not plan to return to politics.
August 20, 2013
Czech Republic: New Trial for Dissolution of Parliament
The Czech parliament could enable new elections.
August 19, 2013
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Czech Republic: New Elections Expected At the End of October
Prime Minister Petr Necas’ resignation leads to new elections soon. The Social Democrats, who want to introduce the Euro, are potential winners.
August 16, 2013
Czech Republic: Schwarzenberg to Run for Parliamentary Elections
The former Foreign Minister named “autocratic” President Zeman as a motivation.
August 10, 2013
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Early Elections in Czech Republic Likely
After Czech’s new Prime Minister Jiri Rusnok failed the vote of confidence, there are many indicators that President Milos Zeman will announce early elections.
August 9, 2013
Czech Republic: President Zeman Names 15 New Ambassadors
The step had been delayed for several months over Zeman’s dispute with Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg over the filling of ambassadorial posts in Bratislava and Moscow.
July 26, 2013
Czech Republic: Zeman’s Turn to Announce New PM
After Czech ruling party ODS has nominated Miroslava Nemcova, Chairwoman of the Chamber of Deputies, as candidate for the ministerial office, it is now President Milos Zeman’s turn to appoint the head of government.
June 21, 2013
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Czech Republic: Nemcova Nominated As Prime Minister
Petr Necas’ handed in his resignation on Monday after a bribery scandal.
June 19, 2013
Czech Republic: Necas Steps Back
Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas draws the conclusion from his corruption scandal and announced to step back.
June 17, 2013
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Czech Republic: Russia to Offer Significant Investments in Return for Temelin Tender
Czech Prime Minister Necas emphasized on the transparency of the decision.
May 28, 2013
Czech Republic: Schwarzenberg Threatens to Leave Government
Statements made by Czech President Milos Zeman concerning the dispute about the appointment of ambassadors during his recent visit in Vienna, have incensed Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg.
April 24, 2013
Schwarzenberg: „Slovenia Joining V4 Would Not Be Efficient“
V4 Foreign Ministers have declared disapprobation of Slovenia joining the group.
April 19, 2013
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Czech Republic: Fight over Diplomatic Posts
Prague currently sees a duel between ambassadors for the filling of a post. President Milos Zeman and the Foreign Ministry both want to have a say in the final decision.
April 15, 2013
Czech Government Rejects New Elections
After Milos Zeman was elected as new President of the Czech Republic, he called for new elections. A change of government would be rather likely.
January 28, 2013
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54.9%: Zeman Wins
Milos Zeman will become the next President of the Czech Republic. His rival Karel Schwarzenberg has already recognized his defeat.
January 26, 2013
Czech Republic: Zeman Ahead
Today, the run-off election in the Czech Republic has ended. According to first results, the socialist Zeman ranks first.
January 26, 2013
Czech Republic: Controversy About Benes Decrees
The second round of the Czech presidential elections is heating up. The candidate Karel Schwarzenberg was criticized harshly.
January 23, 2013
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Czech Republic: Both Presidential Candidates Want to Join Eurozone
Unlike the outgoing President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus, Milos Zeman and Karel Schwarzenberg are in favor of the euro.
January 19, 2013
Klaus Recommends to Vote not for Schwarzenberg
Czech President Vaclav Klaus will stay in office until March. Klaus does not want Karel Schwarzenberg to become his successor.
January 19, 2013 · Updated: January 19, 2013; 15:47
Schwarzenberg Will Not Resign as Foreign Minister
The Czech presidential candidate and foreign minister Karel Schwarzenberg announced to remain in office until the second round of the elections.
January 16, 2013
Surprise in Czech Republic: Schwarzenberg Just Slightly Behind Zeman
The first presidential election round in the Czech Republic brought a surprise. Zeman ranks first with 24%. Schwarzenberg came in second place with 23%.
January 14, 2013 · Updated: January 14, 2013; 11:22
Klaus: “Nobel Prize for EU is a Mistake”
The Czech President Vaclav Klaus criticizes the decision of the Nobel Prize Committee. For him, the decision is a “joke”.
October 13, 2012
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Schwarzenberg: „Czech Republic Should be Europe´s Hard Core“
The Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs thinks that the Czech Republic should be among the EU´s core nations. This would be the only useful alternative for the country, Schwarzenberg says.
June 26, 2012
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