Pavel hoping to propose changes in legislation regarding role of president-elect

Czechia’s president, Petr Pavel, wants to propose a change in legislation that would clarify the transition period between when a candidate is elected as president and when they are inaugurated as the new head of state. Mr Pavel said this in the first episode of a new series of episodes called Podhradí, which aired on YouTube on Wednesday and is expected to be a regular programme.

He said that currently the president-elect does not possess an office, budget, nor any state given authority. According to Pavel this is good on one hand, but it should be legally clarified so that the next head of state has a clearer picture regarding their responsibilities and relevant dates.

President Pavel also stated that his office, which is currently located in Hrzánsky Palace near Hradčany square, should be set up at Prague Castle by the end of March.