EXPLAINED: What's driving Czechia's growing environmental storm?

Clashes over EU climate goals and political differences on policy have led to brewing tension in society, heightened by the upcoming new government.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 23.10.2025 18:00:00 (updated on 23.10.2025) Reading time: 3 minutes

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Adam Krecl
Adam Krecl

Czechia is caught in an escalating clash over climate policy, where politics, economics, and environmental goals are colliding on multiple fronts. The government is clashing with the EU over its 2040 climate target, the new ETS2 emissions system, and the European Commission’s (EC) recent proposal aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens. 

Czechia is embroiled in an escalating clash over climate policy, as political divisions, economic concerns, and EU obligations collide. Outgoing Prime Minister Fiala is pushing back against the EU’s 2040 emissions target and the ETS2 carbon-trading system, warning of higher costs for households and industry, while advocating for delayed implementation and support measures.

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Meanwhile, the likely incoming government led by ANO’s Andrej Babiš promises outright resistance, with coalition partners backing him, raising the risk of legal conflict with Brussels.

The debate is spilling into the streets, with thousands protesting in Brno and Prague against the potential appointment of a climate-sceptic environment minister, highlighting the societal stakes in the fight over Czechia’s climate future. Here's what you need to know:

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