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Tens of Thousands of Czechs Rally in Support of President Pavel over Dispute with Foreign Minister
Organizers estimated 80,000 to 90,000 attendees rallied after Pavel opposed a Nazi-linked nominee, amid government tensions involving threats from Foreign Minister Macinka.
- On Feb 1 in Prague, supporters rallied after President Petr Pavel refused to approve a minister linked to Nazi-salute posts.
- Petr Pavel last week accused Foreign Minister Petr Macinka of sending threatening texts via an adviser, but Macinka denied blackmail and said, `Politics is not a discipline for princesses... it is a very demanding discipline. Everyone who is in top politics should show greater resilience.`
- Organizers estimated 80,000 to 90,000 attendees and announced more protests on February 15, while police closed streets and supporters watched speeches on large screens.
- Petr Pavel has referred the messages to the National Organized Crime Agency and plans to meet Prime Minister Andrej Babiš on Wednesday, raising stakes for the governing coalition over Ukraine and EU policies.
- Organizers have signalled a nationwide follow-up protest on February 15, with plans for further demonstrations across the Czech Republic amid ongoing political tensions.
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Tens of thousands back Czech president amid cabinet dispute
A large rally in Prague showed support for Czech President Petr Pavel, who accused the country's top diplomat of blackmail. The row centers on Pavel's refusal to appoint a controversial candidate as environment minister.
·Bonn, Germany
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During demonstrations in the Czech Republic, several tens of thousands of people have supported President Pavel.
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Leaning Left16Leaning Right10Center16Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 38% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources are Center
38% Center
L 38%
C 38%
R 24%
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