Media: Jurečka under increasing pressure as Christian Democrats chief

Chairman Marian Jurečka is coming under increasing pressure within the Christian Democrats, Seznam Zprávy reported on Tuesday. The governing coalition party have seen their poll numbers fall and Mr. Jurečka recently faced calls for his resignation over a Christmas party at his Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs hours after a mass shooting in Prague.

Former Christian Democrats leader Pavel Bělobrádek has told party members change is necessary, but said it must be thoroughly discussed, Seznam Zprávy said.

Last week a party national committee backed Mr. Jurečka retaining the chairmanship.