Pavel Rejected Role as Opposition Leader and Spoke About…

Pavel Rejected Role as Opposition Leader and Spoke About the Budget

30.08.2026 13:00 HotInfo

Czech President Petr Pavel rejected in Sunday's Partie program hosted by Tereza Tománková on CNN Prima News that he would be an opposition leader. He commented on the current political situation, on the override of his veto, and on his relationship with Foreign Minister Petr Macinka. idnes.cz ↗

Pavel stated that the override of his veto on the fiscal responsibility law he does not perceive as a fundamental rift with the government. According to him, it is correct that the president has the possibility to veto a law, but at the same time parliament can override his decision. From available information, it follows that the president does not take this situation fatally. forum24.cz ↗

He also spoke about Foreign Minister Petr Macinka from the Motorists party. Pavel said that he does not have a negative or hostile relationship with him, and therefore sees no reason for mutual reconciliation. He described Macinka's statements as folklore and admitted that he now receives less information from him. irozhlas.cz ↗

The president also addressed the state of public finances. He does not expect the current coalition government of Andrej Babiš to come forward with reforms of mandatory budget expenditures. According to Pavel, reforms will have to be prepared by the next government. He indicated that these will be unpopular measures that will be politically and socially challenging.

In the coming period, according to the president's statements, fiscal responsibility and the ability of the future government to carry out reforms related to long-term state expenditures will remain important topics.