European fiscal pressures are highlighted by Czech Republic's rising bond yields, Italy's demands on EU rules, and Pedro Sánchez calling elections in Spain.

The entities involved

• Italy →

  country in southern Europe

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• Czech Republic →

  country in Central Europe

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  • The Czech government plans to alter public broadcasting funding and seeks to cancel the monthly household fee.Thu 01:17

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