Illustrative photo: Miloš Turek, Radio Prague International
As of January 1, 2026, Czechia introduced a new amendment to its Criminal Code, placing communism on the same legal footing as Nazism. So, what does the law actually prohibit? Why was it adopted, and how does it reflect Czechia’s understanding of its past? I discussed these questions and more with historian and First Deputy Director of the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes Kamil Nedvědický.
Starting in the new year, Czech law criminalizes the promotion and endorsement of communist ideology.
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Author: Jakub Ferenčík