President Pavel to deliver TV address urging voter turnout before elections

Czech President Petr Pavel will give a televised address to the nation in the week before the parliamentary elections on October 3–4. His spokesperson Vít Kolář told news server Aktualne.cz, that Pavel plans to encourage voter participation and reassure citizens about the integrity of the electoral system, stressing that fears of manipulation are unfounded. He will not endorse any political party, underscoring his role as a nonpartisan head of state. The speech, expected on September 30 and likely broadcast by all three major TV channels, will also touch on the importance of democracy, Czechia’s place in the world, and the need for stability in challenging times.