Czech government prepares new rules for presidential elections

The Czech government coalition is finalizing amendments to the presidential election law, aiming to modernize and clarify the rules. News website Echo 24 informs that key changes include limiting each parliament member to supporting only one candidate and introducing electronic petitions for collecting signatures. These reforms, supported by the Senate's constitutional committee, are intended to prevent legal ambiguities and streamline the nomination process. Additionally, the proposal addresses concerns over personal data collection in electronic petitions. If passed, the new rules will apply to the 2028 presidential election. The Senate will vote on the amendments this week.