Top court: Treaty with Vatican contravenes constitution

The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that part of a treaty signed with the Vatican in 2024 is inconsistent with the country’s constitutional order, the Czech News Agency reported on Wednesday. Ratification of the agreement, known as a concordat, may not take place until the conflict is resolved.

A motion to review the document was filed by a group of senators, while President Petr Pavel, whose signature is required for ratification, also expressed doubts.

In contrast, members of the erstwhile government of PM Petr Fiala, who signed the treaty, have defended it, as has the Czech Bishops’ Conference.

Many EU members states have such agreements with the Holy See.