Headlines Prague

• A heat wave is forecasted to return to the Czech Republic next week, while an auto supplier in Pilsen announced plans to cut 300 jobs. • New details have been released regarding the ban of a prominent Czech tennis star, though the specific athlete's name was not provided in the brief. • In a reader poll, 68% of respondents believe the EU should strengthen common border controls to address migration policy disagreements.

• South Bohemian Governor Martin Kuba's political movement, "Our Czech Republic," has launched a candidate training program modeled after the British Conservatives to prepare leaders under 35 for the 2028 regional elections. • The selection process requires applicants to submit CVs and complete workshops on crisis communication and media training before a panel chooses finalists for a three-semester development track. • In other national news, reports indicate that Czechia is struggling with anti-corruption corrections and that nearly 20% of the population is battling anxiety or depression.

• Former Czech President Václav Klaus and Lower House Speaker Tomio Okamura addressed a conference hosted by Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party at the Bundestag on Thursday. • Both politicians expressed their support for the AfD and criticized the alleged discrimination against the party within German media and political circles. • This event highlights growing cross-border alliances between right-wing political figures in Czechia and Germany ahead of upcoming elections.