Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:59:09 +0200Presidential challenger unnerves ruling party ahead of electionshttps://english.radio.cz/presidential-challenger-unnerves-ruling-party-ahead-elections-8599494© 2026 Radio Prague International The Czech presidential election is just days away and there’s no question that tensions are on the rise between those backing incumbent Václav Klaus and those backing his challenger, Jan Švejnar. In the latest twist in the run-up, Jan Švejnar has made new claims he has secured votes from some Civic Democrat lawmakers – traditionally loyal to Mr Klaus. The claims have fuelled speculation over both men’s chances – including the possibility of a Klaus upset. encr@radio.cz (Cesky Rozhlas)webmaster@radio.cz (CRo Webmaster) https://english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/images/svejnar2.jpg?timestamp=1591382625 Presidential challenger unnerves ruling party ahead of elections https://english.radio.cz/presidential-challenger-unnerves-ruling-party-ahead-elections-8599494 Radio Prague International Radio Prague International radio.prague.int@gmail.com clean 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9