President Pavel to announce election date in May

President Petr Pavel believes there is no reason not to appoint the winner of the upcoming autumn elections to form a government, provided they secure clear support in the Chamber of Deputies. He told Novinky.cz that the election date will be announced in May, avoiding an early start to the campaign that might tempt parties to circumvent the spending limit. Pavel emphasised that cooperation with the future prime minister on ministerial appointments is crucial, but ultimately, the prime minister bears responsibility for the government. He also called for a constructive election campaign, focusing on key issues like security, economic competitiveness, and education.