Parliamentary committee to continue disciplinary proceedings against Tomio Okamura

The Parliamentary Mandate and Immunity Committee will today continue its disciplinary proceedings against Tomio Okamura, leader of the Freedom and Direct Democracy Party, for his remarks made in Parliament about Deputy Speaker Jan Bartošek (Christian Democrats). Bartošek filed a complaint after Okamura likened him to "a modern-day Hitler" during a debate on postal voting. Committee Chair Helena Válková (ANO Party) has stated that the proceedings may not necessarily lead to a penalty, but potential sanctions could include a fine or a formal apology. Both Okamura and Bartošek have been summoned to today's session.