Petr Fiala re-elected leader of Civic Democratic Party

Civic Democratic Party chairman Petr Fiala was re-elected party leader at the party’s election conference in Ostrava on Saturday. Mr. Fiala, who has led the party for two years and ran for the top post unchallenged, was supported by 436 delegates out of 469. He said the party, which fell from grace in 2013 in connection with a corruption scandal, was ready to make a comeback and accept responsibility for the country. Alexandra Udženija was elected first deputy chairwoman.The party’s immediate goal is to succeed in this year’s Senate and regional elections. Polls suggest it has the support of 8 to 9 percent of voters.