New political party to replace Bloc Against Islam

The controversial movement Bloc Against Islam, which had had hopes of running on a joint-platform with the Dawn party in regional and Senate elections this autumn, is set to regroup under a new banner, numerous sources reported on Monday. The bloc, whose leader Martin Konvička faces charges of inciting hatred, is likely to morph into a political party. The name Alternative for the Czech Republic is reportedly under consideration. Bloc leader Martin Konvička made no secret the party will push a similar anti-migrant and anti-Islam agenda. Besides upcoming taking part in communal elections, the party will try and make a mark in parliamentary elections in 2017. Opponents of the movment say the bloc has contributed to a mood of intolerance and growing xenophobia in the country.