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Summary for: This week in polls: How our readers reacted to the newsEvery day of the week, we run a poll alongside our morning news, asking readers to weigh in on the key headlines and talking points shaping life in Czechia.
Our weekly “verdict” rounds up your responses, offering a snapshot of what’s on your mind – and a chance to vote if you haven’t already.
You’ll also find related stories to help you catch up on the context behind the debate.
Meanwhile, if you have a question about something you saw in this week's coverage, ask a news question here.
This week’s polls: Readers weigh in on housing, drought and THC
This week’s polls covered everything from housing and drought to THC edibles and everyday life in Czechia, with several issues producing clear majorities. The biggest response came on THC edibles, where 57 percent of 472 voters favored legalization with clear regulation, while 38 percent wanted them banned altogether.
On the more contentious questions, 49 percent of respondents said Czechia’s building rules should seek a balance between faster construction, affordability and protecting neighborhoods, while 36 percent prioritized preserving existing neighborhoods.
More results from this week's polls below:
Around 140 castles and historic sites across Czechia will stay open after dark for Castle Night on Saturday evening. Will you be visiting a Czech castle after dark?
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Lower House Speaker Tomio Okamura has unrolled a very specific transport crisis, calling for action after passengers complained about toilet paper running out on Czech Railways trains. Have you ever been caught short on a Czech train?
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A controversial overhaul of Czechia's Building Act goes before the Senate today, with the government arguing that faster, simpler permits could help tackle the country's housing shortage. Critics say the proposed changes could weaken existing safeguards. What should be the priority?
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Czechia is experiencing a record-long stretch of soil moisture deficit, with drought affecting crops, grasslands, and water supplies across the country. Have you changed how you use water at home?
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Tourists in Prague have recently been hospitalized after eating candy-like products advertised as containing THC. How should Czechia handle THC edibles?
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New EU packaging rules will require cafés and restaurants to accept customers’ own containers for takeaway food and drinks. But have you ever been turned away when trying to use one in Czechia?
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Multiple recent police operations in Prague have targeted foreign residents, checking residence documents and other required paperwork. Do you carry ID with you at all times in Czechia?
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The Archdiocese of Olomouc canceled a planned pilgrimage for LGBTQ+ Catholics after receiving hostile and threatening online reactions. Should religious organizations provide dedicated spaces and events for LGBTQ+ believers?
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