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The main news on ČT24 focuses on the US midterm elections, where Democrats have secured a majority in both chambers of Congress. The page also reports on reactions from Czech politicians and international figures, including comments from the German Minister of Defense and Czech Prime Minister…
Democrats have won a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, with victories in traditionally Republican strongholds. Donald Trump stated his willingness to accept the results.
Czech politicians, including Marek Ženíšek of TOP 09 and Kateřina Demetrashvili of the Pirates, have expressed strong opinions on the US election outcomes, with some calling it a 'total debakl' for Donald Trump and his policies.
Germany's Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, stated that the US administration will remain the same after the Democratic victory in the congressional elections, and Berlin will continue to cooperate with it.
Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won a Senate seat in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim senator in the United States, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.
Republican lawmakers have lost their majority in the House of Representatives, with Democrats taking control of the lower chamber of Congress, according to US television reports.
Skoda Auto may withdraw its participation in the World Championship in ice hockey if the Russian representation participates in the championship, according to Eva Povoliná from the company's communications.
MEP and former KSČM chairwoman Kateřina Konečná has decided to end her 21-year membership in the Communist Party, stating on Facebook that she does not want to be remembered for her support of 'neoconservatives'.
