Senate approves bill on postal voting for Czechs living abroad

The Senate has passed a government-proposed bill opening the way for postal voting for Czechs living abroad. The bill was supported by 56 out of 68 senators present. The amendment means that expats living abroad will no longer have to travel long distances to cast their ballot. It will now go to the president for final approval and should come into force next year in time for the 2025 general elections. Its passage through Parliament was hindered by the opposition parties who argued that it could be easily abused. Czechs living abroad have long lobbied for this possibility.