Macinka speaks of "inferior" people and divides politics

Macinka speaks of "inferior" people and divides politics. Babiš warns of loss of support

05.05.2026 17:00 HotInfo

Foreign Minister Petr Macinka (Motoristé) on Sunday, on Terezie Tománková's Partie program on CNN Prima News, sharply criticized President Petr Pavel's intention to fly to the North Atlantic Alliance summit in Ankara. Macinka described this plan as part of the president's election campaign and claimed it was arrogant behavior. During the discussion, remarks were made about "brass hats" [lampasáci] and their reserve, which the minister subsequently refused to explain. novinky.cz ↗

Macinka also spoke out sharply against the previous government's approach to foreign policy. He criticized the fact that the previous government had damaged relations with Russia, Slovakia and China. According to Macinka, the Czech Republic's foreign policy was focused solely on Ukraine and "spread truth and love," which in his view is the wrong approach. MEP Alexandr Vondra (ODS) responded to Macinka's statements, calling the minister's remarks arrogant. lidovky.cz ↗

It has now also emerged that Macinka has escalated his rhetoric. He called his critics "inferior people" and claimed that "he is an authentic person and will certainly not improve." This statement provoked stormy reactions across the political spectrum. ODS MP and former justice minister Eva Decroix strongly objected to the rhetoric and, on Facebook, replaced the term "inferior" with the label "leprous, pathetic poseur and pseudo-right-winger." Similarly critical were posts by political scientists, who warn that such statements harm the governing coalition. idnes.cz ↗

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) has taken note of the Motoristé's criticism. According to a political scientist, however, he will only act once the situation is reflected in public opinion polls. While Macinka's supporters, such as political scientist Petr Holec, defend his statements about "brass hats" as accurate and well-deserved criticism, the broader public and political elite perceive his style as aggressive and reminiscent of propaganda from the Nazi era. ANO MP Berenika Peštová attempted to defend Macinka's statements, but her social media post has so far tended to polarize rather than unite. forum24.cz ↗