Pirates leave government, Jurečka to take over Ministry for Regional Development

The Pirate Party confirmed its exit from the Czech government following Prime Minister Petr Fiala's (Civic Democratic Party) decision to remove Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bartoš by the end of September, due to unresolved issues with the digitalization of the construction permit process. Marian Jurečka (Cristian Democrats), Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, will temporarily take over the Ministry for Regional Development.

Fiala said that discussions will continue about the future of the coalition, and that the government remains stable despite the Pirates' departure. The coalition, even without the Pirates' four seats, retains a majority in the 200-member Parliament. The Pirates will vote on their exit on an online forum over the weekend.