
Photo: Hannah Vaughan, Czech Radio
On Sunday, tens of thousands of people gathered on Prague’s main squares to support President Petr Pavel amid his dispute with Foreign Minister Petr Macinka (Motorists’ Party) over his refusal to appoint Filip Turek environment minister. The dispute intensified last week after the presidential office released messages sent by Macinka threatening the president with “consequences” for opposing the nomination.
“Long live Pavel!” echoed through Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, and surrounding streets, filled by an estimated 90,000 people.
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Author: Hannah Vaughan
