Czechia’s government standoff explained: What's next and what's at stake

Behind the delay is a clash over conflicts of interest, ministerial ethics, and the president’s duty to uphold constitutional norms.

Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 02.12.2025 14:06:00 (updated on 03.12.2025) Reading time: 3 minutes

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On Monday, Czech President Petr Pavel began a series of consultations with members of the incoming governing coalition. While such talks, set to continue throughout this are routine in the formation of a new cabinet, this year’s vetting process is anything but.

Several appointees face serious concerns, dominated by the prime minister-elect’s unresolved conflict of interest and the controversial nomination of MP Filip Turek, accused of sharing racist and homophobic social media content.

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As the rocky road to a new government plows ahead, and nearly a month has passed since the cabinet resigned, here’s what you need to know about the president’s role in forming the next administration, what’s next, and what’s at stake.

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