Filip Turek rules out presidential bid

MP and government climate policy envoy Filip Turek (Motorists) says he is not considering running for Czech president in 2028. Speaking on CNN Prima News, Turek said he was “definitely” not planning a presidential bid and accused President Petr Pavel and his team of already campaigning for re-election. Former defence minister Jana Černochová (Civic Demopcratic Party), meanwhile, expressed her continued support for Pavel. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO), who lost to Pavel in the 2023 presidential election, has also ruled out another bid. Pavel has said he is prepared to seek a second term if no suitable alternative emerges.