Security forces protest outside Interior Ministry over wages and staffing

Hundreds of police officers, firefighters, and other security personnel gathered outside the Interior Ministry in Prague on Thursday to protest against low salaries and lack of staff.

Organized by the Union of Security Forces, the protest is supported by unions representing police, firefighters, customs officers, prison services, municipal police, and mountain rescue teams.

Despite Interior Minister Vít Rakušan's recent promise to raise wages by 2,500 CZK, unions are dissatisfied, noting that earlier commitments suggested a 10% increase. Protesters also aim to highlight staffing shortages and excessive bureaucracy in security forces.