Czech Government Faces Crisis as Pirate Party Threatens to Leave Coalition

Prime Minister Fiala's dismissal of Regional Development Minister Ivan Bartoš has intensified instability within the ruling coalition.

Former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's ANO party won a landslide victory in regional elections, capturing 10 out of 13 regions.
Prime Minister Petr Fiala proposed the dismissal of Ivan Bartoš, leading to the Pirate Party's potential exit from the coalition.
Bartoš resigned as chairman of the Pirate Party following poor election results and public outcry over a failed digitization project.
The Pirate Party's departure could reduce the cabinet's majority in parliament, jeopardizing government stability.
President Petr Pavel will meet with all parties to discuss cabinet changes, emphasizing the need to maintain government stability.