This week in polls: How our readers reacted to the news

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Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 22.08.2026 10:30:01 (updated on 22.08.2026) Reading time: 1 minute


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?

Yes, I'll be taking part! 10 %
I'd like to, but not this year. 60 %
No, I'm not interested. 30 %
163 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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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?

Yes, and it was a nightmare 14 %
Yes, but I came prepared 18 %
No, never had a problem 44 %
No, I avoid train toilets 18 %
Not yet, but now I'm nervous 6 %
249 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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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?

Build more homes, faster 9 %
Keep housing affordable 7 %
Protect the character of existing neighborhoods 35 %
Balance of all 49 %
226 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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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?

Yes, significantly 16 %
Yes, a little 43 %
Not yet 11 %
No, not at all 30 %
275 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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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?

Legalize and regulate them clearly 57 %
Keep them legal but tighten the rules 3 %
Ban THC edibles altogether 38 %
I’m not sure 2 %
497 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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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?

Yes, I’ve been refused 7 %
No, I’ve never been refused 17 %
I’ve never tried bringing my own 72 %
I don’t use reusable cups 4 %
316 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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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?

Yes, I always carry my ID or residence document. 71 %
Usually, but I sometimes leave it at home. 14 %
No, I generally don’t carry ID with me. 15 %
438 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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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?

Yes, everyone should be able to participate safely. 31 %
No, religious events should be open to everyone without separate LGBTQ+ events. 55 %
It depends, religious organizations should decide what works best for their communities. 14 %
298 readers voted on this poll. Voting is open

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