Nearly half of Czechs approve of Pavel’s approach to government

Nearly half of Czechs consider President Petr Pavel’s approach towards the government in recent months appropriate, according to a Kantar survey for Czech Television. Some 47 percent described his conduct as proportionate, while 34 percent thought he had been too active and 12 percent wanted him to take a stronger role. Relations between the president and government representatives, particularly from the Motorists party, have been strained in recent months. The poll also found that 44 percent believe the president should both support the government and oversee its work. Kantar surveyed around 1,000 people in August.