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The Czech Republic has opened a diplomatic representation in Jerusalem. It is a branch of the country’s Israel embassy, writes Yossi Lempkowicz. The opening took place last week during a ceremony attended by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis and Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi. “We, the Czech Republic, are opening here in Jerusalem on Washington […] ....
The lawsuit comes after Poland and Czechia failed to reach an agreement during negotiations that took place in Warsaw a week ago. Czechia will also demand that mining in Turów ceases immediately until the court makes a final judgement. According to Czech officials, Poland broke EU law last year by extending the mine’s license until 2026 without carrying out the necessary public consultation or an environmental impact assessment. PGE has already asked for another extension until 2044. Water supply placed in jeopardy In December, the European Commission supported Czechia’s claim that Poland is violating the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive that would require a transboundary consultation with Czechia and Germany. ....
Local groups and NGOs today welcomed the Czech government’s decision to file a lawsuit at the European Court of Justice against the Polish government for the illegal operation of the Turów lignite coal mine, which has been dug right up to the Czech and German borders, damaging local water supplies for nearby communities. This is […] ....