Environment minister Červený stresses need for reliable data

The leadership of the Environment Ministry must rely on credible data and operate as efficiently as possible, Environment Minister Igor Červený (Motoristé) said in an interview with the Czech Press Agency. He highlighted cooperation with the government’s envoy for climate policy and the Green Deal, Filip Turek (Motoristé), who is helping coordinate work on measures such as acceleration zones and cooperation between ministries. Červený stressed that only the minister has legal signing authority but described teamwork within the ministry as key. Among his priorities are reforming the New Green Savings programme and preparing acceleration zones. President Petr Pavel earlier refused to appoint Turek as minister, citing concerns about his respect for the rule of law, the Czech Press Agency reported.