2025 a year of key decisions on Czechia's western alignment, says PM Fiala

Prime Minister Petr Fiala has said that 2025 will determine whether the Czech Republic remains aligned with the democratic West or returns to chaos and ties with the East. In a New Year's video for the Spolu (Together) coalition, Fiala emphasized the importance of resisting fearmongering and populism.  He highlighted the challenges of recent years, citing the pandemic, war in Ukraine, and inflation, praised citizens for perseverance and warned against political figures spreading pessimism. The upcoming elections, according to Fiala and coalition leaders, will be crucial in safeguarding the country’s Western orientation and democratic values.