Prime Minister Petr Fiala is facing calls for a no-confidence vote from the opposition following Justice Minister Pavel Blažek’s resignation.
The donation’s origin has ignited public outrage and drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers and citizens alike.
Following these events, the opposition party ANO, led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, is calling for a no-confidence vote, saying the scandal reflects deeper problems within the ruling coalition.
Karel Havlíček, ANO’s deputy leader, said the government should have resigned immediately, describing the issue as shaken public trust.
Fiala has also convened the State Security Council to evaluate the implications. He stated:
“I completely understand the public’s concerns that the state could have been misused through the Ministry of Justice, for example to launder the proceeds of criminal activities. I do not take these concerns lightly.”
Meanwhile, Justice Minister Eva Decriox, who replaced Blažek, echoed the prime minister’s stance. She pledged that the case would be examined thoroughly, ethically, legally, and politically, and affirmed that anyone found culpable would be held responsible.
“If it turns out that some people made mistakes in this matter, then they must bear responsibility. In this spirit, I will also take steps in the department after my appointment, transparently and politically.”
