Czech Republic has worsened in the climate index

The Czech Republic dropped three places to 45th in the CCPI climate change index, remaining in the low-rated category. Despite improving its score from 51 to 52 points, it needed 54 points to maintain its previous position. The country saw a significant decline in climate policy ranking, attributed to the influence of a climate-skeptical party in the new coalition government. Slovakia also fell three places to 50th, becoming the lowest-rated EU country in the index, criticized for its lack of effective climate policies and reliance on fossil fuels. The CCPI evaluates climate change approaches of around 70 countries responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions, with Ukraine excluded from this year's ranking due to the ongoing war affecting its emissions control.