Unpopular party takes on unpopular fees

The Christian Democrats may be hovering on the brink of parliamentary extinction according to most polls, but that has not stopped the party from taking on an unpopular subject – banking fees. In a statement, the party noted that Czech banking fees are the fourth-highest in the EU as a proportion of GDP, and that lack of a transparent and competitive environment is detrimental to consumers. Officials within the party have also called for a public debate on the issue.