Elections in Czech Republic could end the country's solidarity towards Ukrainians
Europe • Oct 3, 2025, 8:24 AM
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Parliamentary elections are taking place in Czechia - the EU country that has taken in the largest number of Ukrainian refugees relative to its population. Nearly 400,000 have been granted residence and work permits there. The opposition is challenging this solidarity and has made the aid provided to Ukrainian nationals one of the main themes of the election campaign. Report by Alexis Rosenzweig, Jan Gerbert and Ian Willoughby.
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