Million Moments for Democracy receives CZK 40,000 fine

The civil society group A Million Moments for Democracy has been fined CZK 40,000 by the supervisory authority that oversees political parties and movements for leading a presidential election campaign while not registering as a so-called "third party". Last autumn, the group launched the "Democrat for the Castle" campaign, which called for the election of a democratic candidate as president.

The association disputes the decision, arguing that they are being fined for an activity that is part of the purpose for which their association was established and that this interpretation of the law goes beyond the original intention of the legislator. Nevertheless, the association has paid the fine.

The matter is being resolved in court. However, proceedings have been suspended for the time being, as the Supreme Administrative Court is awaiting the Constitutional Court's decision regarding the annulment of some parts of the election law.