Novinky: Dispute in coalition over candidate for Euro commissioner

There are differences in the five-party Czech government coalition over who should be Czechia’s next European commissioner, Novinky.cz reported on Thursday. The country’s current member of the Commission, Věra Jourová is due to step down next year after two terms.

The Mayors say they have the right to choose a successor under the coalition deal. However, the Pirate Party, who ran with them in an electoral alliance, say they should also have a say. However, Tomáš Zdechovský, an MEP for the Christian Democrats, does not recognise any such agreement, Novinky.cz said.

The Mayors want to put forward one-time presidential candidate Danuše Nerudová for the post, the news site said.