President Pavel considering second term in office

President Pavel said on Sunday that he would seriously consider running for a second presidential term if he has sufficient public support and remains in good health.

In an interview with Czech Television marking three years in office, he stopped short of confirming his candidacy. Pavel said one factor in his decision was his expectation that other strong candidates from across the political spectrum would emerge during his first term. “No such candidate has appeared so far, so I have no choice but to seriously consider it,” he said. The next presidential election in the Czech Republic will take place in 2028.