The village of Lety in the Czech Republic, once the site of a concentration camp for Roma and Sinti people during World War II, now hosts a pig farm, sparking controversy and calls for its closure. Activists, including Cenek Ruzicka and Miroslav Broz, argue that the farm's presence is a symbol of ongoing discrimination against Roma. Despite international calls for action, the Czech government cites limitations due to the farm's private ownership. The far-right Dawn of Direct Democracy party, led by Tomio Okamura, denies the atrocities at Lety, reflecting broader issues of historical denial and human rights abuses against the Roma community.

The article discusses the ongoing rule of law issues within the EU, particularly focusing on Hungary and Poland, and the potential impact of a Joe Biden presidency on Central European politics. It highlights the EU's efforts to link funding to adherence to rule of law principles, the Hungarian government's response to Islamist terrorism, and the political dynamics in Poland and the Czech Republic in light of the US elections. The piece also covers the COVID-19 situation in Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, detailing government responses and public sentiment. Additionally, it addresses Huawei's challenge to Poland's 5G stance and recent police corruption investigations in Slovakia.

The article discusses the ongoing political battle over the independence and funding of Czechia's public service broadcasters, CT and CRo. The proposed legislation to increase license fees and index them to inflation faces opposition from the populist ANO and far-right SPD parties, raising concerns about the broadcasters' financial stability and independence. The article highlights the political motivations behind the opposition, particularly from ANO's leader Andrej Babis, who seeks to merge the broadcasters and fund them directly by the state, potentially compromising their editorial independence. The situation is compared to similar developments in Slovakia and Hungary, where state control over public media has increased. The article underscores the importance of maintaining media independence in the face of political pressures and the potential consequences of failing to do so.

The Czech Republic's social democratic party ČSSD has chosen to abstain from a no-confidence motion, effectively supporting the minority government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and his ANO party, backed by the Communists. This decision comes amid the ČSSD's struggle with its role in the coalition and the controversy surrounding Babiš, who is under investigation for EU subsidy fraud. The ČSSD's move is seen as a bid to maintain power despite the risk of being associated with Babiš's alleged misconduct, as the populist SPD party seeks to replace them in the coalition.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's controversial statements about the 1920 Trianon peace treaty have strained relations with Croatia, while Poland and Slovakia push for Ukraine's EU candidate status. Poland awaits EU recovery funds amid judicial reform disputes, and anti-LGBT resolutions face legal challenges. The Czech Republic extends visa bans for Russians and Belarusians, and joins the UN Human Rights Council. Slovak President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of potential Russian threats, and internal political tensions rise over economic measures.