President Pavel to meet with leaders of coalition parties amid coalition crisis

After returning from the US, President Petr Pavel will meet with the leaders of all five coalition parties on Monday at Prague Castle, following the ongoing government crisis sparked by the Pirate Party's decision to leave the cabinet. The discussions will focus on the fallout from Prime Minister Petr Fiala's (Civic Democratic Party) decision to remove Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bartoš (Pirate Party) over issues with the digitalization of the construction process. Fiala defended the move, stating that resolving the situation is crucial for the government's functionality. President Pavel emphasized the need for stability during these discussions and will seek clarity on the future composition of the cabinet.