Turek and Hřib clashed on television over diploma and Czech…

Turek and Hřib clashed on television over diploma and Czech Television

08.11.2026 09:01 HotInfo

Filip Turek and Pirates leader Zdeněk Hřib clashed on the TV Nova program Za pět minut dvanáct over Turek's university diploma and government plans. Turek brought to the studio a document he had previously published on social media and subsequently removed twice.

The diploma became a target of criticism due to a strange typo in one of the earlier versions. Turek now presented its physical form and also lent it to the program's moderator. According to the published description, the diploma had distinct color marking except for the section devoted to grades. forum24.cz ↗

Hřib responded to the situation with a satirical diploma for "best Pirate copy of an academic title." In the televised debate, he reportedly told Turek: "You screwed it up." The dispute subsequently expanded to public media and other political topics. lidovky.cz ↗

Turek stated that he would privatize Czech Television. Hřib, on the other hand, criticized the government coalition, claiming it wants to "steal ČT and raise the price of water." The debate also touched on Turek's recent illness and his role in government politics.

The diploma affair thus continues as a public political exchange between the Pirates' leader and the honorary president of the Motorists. Further developments will depend on whether Turek publishes further clarification regarding the document and its earlier versions.