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Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats is the last registered party that will compete in the 2021 Legislative Election.
The Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats was officially registered as political party yesterday, which was also the last day to submit registration for the legislative election that will take place in October. The leader of the Alliance, Vít Sršeň, said that despite being allowed to run in the election the establishment has done everything to make sure that the elections are not fair.
"We officially requested for registration at the start of February this year and despite the Government proclaiming that the situation is mostly stabilized back in March, we were not registered until 16 hours before the deadline to submit registration for the legislative election. We had to quickly make sure that our candidacy lists are ok with our candidates, make any changes quickly without the possibility for ordinary processes to be able to submit our registration. Our ability to campaign before we were officially registered, was also limited, while other parties could start their campaigns. I really think that the SRP did everything in its power to make the election as unfair as possible." commented Sršeň.
The Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats is mostly made up of former members of the Civic Forum, including mayors of municipalities who refused to side with the Socialist Republican Party during the crisis in December 2020.. As the Civic Forum was not officially re-registered it is expected that the AIMCD will attract most of its previous electorate.
No signifiant nationalist group was officially registered and the Czech National Democracy also wasn't re-registered. Former leader of the CND, Klára Zbouralová, suspected of attempting a coup against the Republic, has issued a statement in which she claims that such actions only demonstrate how afraid of patriotic movement the Government is.
President Reiserová signs a bill enabling the deposition of the Head of State through a plebiscite
President Reiserová signed a bill that enables the deposition of the Head of State through a plebiscite. The process will be as follows, the Parliament may pass a call for a referendum on removal of the President, 60% of all the Representatives in the Parliament is required for such call to be passed. If a call for a referendum on removal of the President passes a referendum will be held a month after it has passed through the Parliament at the latest. The turnout at the referendum has to be at least 50% of all eligible voters for the President to be removed. If the people vote to depose the President, new presidential election will be held 60 days after the referendum at the latest. The Speaker of the Parliament assumes the role of the President until the new President is elected.
If the referendum fails, the Parliament will be dissolved by the President and new legislative elections will be held 60 day after the referendum at the latest.
Reiserová said that she welcomes this law as it, according to her, further advances democracy and demonstrates that all power in the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia belongs to the working people.
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Rudé právo (Newspaper of the Socialist Republican Party)
Following the wise Leader in struggle for equality and justice
Under the leadership of Albína Reiserová our Socialist Republican Party has achieved many important victories in the struggle of Czech people for equality and justice. The people-centered philosophy that is realized fully has brought the Party has strengthen the inseparable bond between the Czech nation and the Socialist Republican Party and the diplomacy of the Government of Reiserová, focused on dialog and co-operation, has made Czech Slavia an important and well respect country abroad while internally the country was stabilized under the leadership of the Party led by Reiserová.
In order to continue the struggle more effectively and achieve even greater results in the following years, it was decided on the Extraordinary Congress of the Socialist Republican Party held between 22.-24. 9. 2021 that the Chairwoman of the Party will be granted the right to issue issue decrees. The decrees do not apply to composition and dates of meetings and congresses, neither do they apply to the election rules in the party or the composition of and dealings of the Party's control bodies, among other things. The right to issue decrees will allow the party to follow the wise teachings of the ingenious leader more closely and achieve greater victories. He who does not follow is returning back, forward left, comrades!
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The Parliament passes a motions to fight obesity and unhealthy lifestyle, increases the powers of the President
Yesterday, the parliament has passed motions aimed at fighting obesity and unhealthy lifestyle. One of the motions raises the requirements for the quality of food to be sold, effectively banning some junk food from fast foods and restaurants, for example certain types of pizza, and allowing selling only limited amount of other types of junk food, for example milkshakes.
The other motion amends the guidelines for the Czech Film Administration to prevent screening of films promoting unhealthy lifestyle in cinemas across the country. This includes films in which the protagonists, among other factors, excessively drink alcohol, excessively smoke cigarettes, take illegal drugs, regularly eat unhealthy, harm themselves, suffer from anorexia or bulimia. This does not affect educational films or films about overcoming these difficulties, or showing their damaging affects. Films in which the protagonists drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes or eat unhealthy few times during the film will be allowed to be screened at cinemas to adult audiences. All films will still be allowed to be purchased and screened privately.
Both laws were passed supported by the representatives of the Socialist Republican Party and the Communist Party of Czech Slavia, representatives of the Social Democratic Party of Czech Slavia opposed both. The leader of the SDPCS, Alois Jelen, warned that such laws will hurt the trust of Czech Slavia in the eyes of local and foreign businesses, in turn hurting the development of the economy. The leader of the CPCS, Josef Hrzal, has explained that the Communist cautiously support the laws, as he considers them to lessen the dependance of Czech Slavia on foreign capital. "Despite our cautious support of the two proposed laws, the Government and the Socialist Republicans continue to prove that they are nothing but mercenaries of foreign capital and our support for the two laws in no way mean that we support the position of the Government and the Socialist Republican Party on the economy. Despite claiming to be the Party of the working class, the worker in Czech Slavia have even less representation then in other European countries, on the contrary the Socialist Republicans stand for the interest of the Kligenberg family as the only permitted labour unions work to prevent workers at the Kligenberg Industries from striking to achieve their goals. Such Government and its policies remain unacceptable to us!" said Hrzal during the Parliament debate.
A constitutional law giving the President of the Democratic Republic a right to issue decrees for the Government has been passed by the Parliament by the votes of the representatives of the SRP, representatives of the SDPCS and the CPCS opposed the law.
The representatives of the CPCS and some of the representatives of the SDPCS have tried to pass a condemnation of the actions of the People's Militias, the paramilitary wing of the Socialist Republican Party, which according to them harass the candidates of opposition and extra-parliamentary political parties. The extra-parliamentary Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats, Party of the Democratic Left and the Green Party have also complained about harassment of their candidates, which they claim is organized by the SRP and carried out by the People's Militias. The proposed condemnation would urge the Government to stop the harassment of the candidates. The condemnation was blocked by the representatives of the SRP and did not pass. Some of the representatives of the SDPCS did not vote.
The Speaker of the Parliament, Antonín Smetana, has called the proposed condemnation "a desperate attempt by the politicians lacking the support of the people to campaign on baseless accusation while the Socialist Republican Party works for the country." and predicted that the voters will soon appreciate the work done by the SRP and refuse the campaigning by the opposition. President Albína Reiserová has also spoken about the accusation, refusing that the Socialist Republican Party would organize a harassment campaign against candidates of any political party. She has stated that the candidates in question may be getting criticism from the people of Czech Slavia who well remember the crisis in the winter of 2020 and do not want to repeat it. She has also stated that her Government will in no way limit people from expressing themselves. "For those politicians, who are now complaining about the so called harassment, democracy ends in the election room. But for the Socialist Republicans, democracy expands on the streets and the workplaces and we won't stand down from our dedication to democracy. There will be no limitations on the freedom of expression . And the people are expressing themselves, they are rejecting chaos and the anti-people policies of those who oppose the Socialist Republican Party!" said President Reiserová regarding the issue.
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The Socialist Republican Party and the Communist Party of Czech Slavia to send militias to polling places
The Socialist Republican Party released statement that it will send members of the People's Militias to polling places around the country for the upcoming legislative and European Commission elections. According to the statement safety concerns are the reason for deploying the militias which will ensure safety of the voters on the election day and guarantee that all citizens will be able to vote freely.
Other political parties running in the election condemned the planned deployment of the People's Militias and Vít Sršeň, leader of the Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats proclaimed that it is an attempt by the SRP to intimidate the voters. The Communist Party of Czech Slavia in turn issued a statement that it will deploy it's own militia force, the Worker's Militias, to polling places across the country to guarantee that the elections will be free and fair.
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Results of the 22 - 23 legislative and European Commission elections
The Czech legislative election and the European Commission Elections held on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 were without any major complications, from few voting places there were reports of arguments between the members of the People's Militias and the Worker's Militias but the elections were undisturbed. Out of the 39 370 149 total eligible voters 34 338 644 voted in the elections, a turnout of 87,22%. 362 013 votes were invalid.
Czech Legislative Elections
The Socialist Republican Party won the election with 70,89% of the votes (24 084 754 votes), which is an increase of 5,09% from the National Front result in 2017 and the largest share of the votes of the party since the adoption of multi-party system. The SRP won 294 mandates in the National Assembly.
The Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats received 9,85% of the votes (3 347 028 votes) and won 40 mandates making it the second largest subject in the National Assembly.
The Party of the Democratic Left received 6,84% of the votes (2 323 139 votes) and won 28 mandates, more then the Social Democratic Party of Czech Slavia from which the PDL split.
The Communist Party of Czech Slavia (2021) received 5,56% of the votes (1 887 657 votes) and won 23 mandates.
The Social Democratic Party of Czech Slavia was the last party to pass the 5% threshold with 5,34% of the votes (1 815 287 votes), which is a decrease of 2,57% from the National Front of Labour result in 2017. The SDPCS won 22 mandates in the National Assembly.
The Green Party received 1,26% of the votes (429 302), a slight increase from the 2017 result, and failed to pass the 5% threshold. Other political subject received 0,26% of the votes.
This is the first time since 12 December 2020 that no seats in the National Assembly will be vacant. The current Speaker of the Parliament Antonín Smetana from the SRP, expressed happiness over the result and over the fact that the election were without any larger issues and that there will be no more vacant seats. According to him the Socialist Republican Party succeed thanks to closely following the leadership of the Wise Leader President Reiserová which always puts the people in the centre. Smetana promised that the Socialist Republicans will continue to follow President Reiserová and working for the working men and women. He also thanked all the voters, candidates of the SRP, volunteers, members of the electoral commissions and members of the People's Militias for ensuring the safety at the polling places. In the election headquarters of the SRP members of the party celebrated by chanting "long live to the Socialist Republican Party" and "long live to President Reiserová"
Leader of the Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats Vít Sršeň accused the Socialist Republican Party of using unfair practices to win the election.
Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Czech Slavia, Alois Jelen announced that he won't defend his office of the leader of the party at the next party meeting.
Premier Commissioner Election
Sofie Čikarová (PEL) from Czech Slavia won the election with 76,83% of the votes (26 104 804 votes), followed by Jean-Claude Jucker (EPA) from Spain with 13,06% of the votes (4 437 528 votes) and Harish Desai (ELSS) from the United Duchies with 9,09% of the votes (3 089 757 votes). Ville Niniistö (Independent) from Mennrimiak placed fourth with 0,52% of the votes (175 409 votes) and Kittichat Thongthang (Independent) from Ruthund placed fifth with 0,50% of the votes (169 133 votes).
Internal Affairs Commissioner Election
Ilmaras Kalessed (PEL) from Istkalen won the election with 64,50% of the votes (21 913 401 votes), followed by Joseph Biden (Independent) from Reitzmag with 20,33% of the votes (6 908 747 votes), Sebastian Piñera Echenique (Independent) from Gania with 9,91% of the votes (3 367 289 votes) and Sanna Marin (Independent) from Mennrimiak with 2,64% of the votes ( 896 581 votes). Paul-Gabrielle Muzhare (EPA) from Nofoaga placed fifth with 1,41% of the votes (478 470 votes), Kittichat Thongthang (Independent) from Ruthund placed sixth with 0,64% of the votes (217 325 votes) and Margaret Thatcher (Independent) from Brickston placed seventh with 0,57% of the votes (194 818 votes).
Foreign Affairs Commissioner Election
Pekka Haavisto (Independent) from Mennrimiak received 21 402 317 votes (62,99%).
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Czech National Democracy re-registered
Czech National Democracy was re-registered as a political party in Czech Slavia. The party has been suspended since December 2020. The former leader of the party, Klára Zbouralová, is however still suspected of attempting a coup against the Republic and is currently living in Leagio. The current leader of the party is Karla Rašínová.
Rašínová issued a statement following the re-registration expressing dissatisfaction with achieving re-registration after the legislative election and accusing the Socialist Republican Party of silencing the nationalist opposition before the election. Zbouralová issued a statement from Leagio accusing the SRP of political repression.
With the re-registration of the CND, the Civic Forum remains the only political subject that was not re-registered after being suspended in December 2020.
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Rudé právo (Newspaper of the Socialist Republican Party)
The Mother of the Nation listens to the people, answers their demands to become a President for life
The Architect of Socialism Albína Reiserová attended a meeting of the Socialist Association of Single Parents, of which the President is the Honorary Chairwoman, sponsored by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Health. Reiserová was welcomed by the comrades of the Socialist Association of Single Parents with joy and chants.
Albína Reiserová called the meeting very motivating, she said she was most moved by a speech of comrade Anna Jelínková a young single mother that serves in the People's Militias and by an encounter with an elderly comrade Mojmír Kopecký. Both moments will be shown on Reiserová's Moments tomorrow.
We bring you the speech of comrade Jelínková:
"Dear comrades, I am proud to stand here today in the uniform of a militiawoman as it is a great pride for me and all my sisters and brothers in uniform to defend socialism in our Motherland. In the history of our country there has never been a Party that would do more for the people than the Socialist Republican Party. Despite being a single mother I am never on my own with my child. The Government always supports me, like all the single mothers. Due to benefits provided to me I never have to worry about having enough money to feed my child nor do I have to worry about losing the roof over my head or my job, I am supported in every step I take to ensure that my child can live a happy and healthy childhood with access to quality education.
But these things are not universaly granted around the world, in many places a single parent or even a poor pair can't afford to have a baby. And if the woman in those countries becomes pregnant she is put before the choice of having the baby and living in poverty or having an abortion. In some countries, even in the European Union women even lack the right to get a safe abortion and in order to not economically destroy themselves, along with their baby, they have to get an abortion illegally, with all the health risks. Because of a religious oppression women are stripped of their rights and have to choose between bringing their child into a life of misery and poverty or risking their own health just to get an abortion. On the other hand some of the countries in Europe let drugs destroy the future of many talented young people striking them into a miserable life of addiction, now this comrades, this is what I call a murder! And not only a murder on an individual but on the entire nation as many talents that would have been useful to the nation get crushed.
This is why I decided to join the People's Militias, because all my happiness, strength and life were given to me by the Socialist Republican Party. If I lived elsewhere or if anti-people groups got a grip on power in this country, I quite possibly would not be able to provide a satisfactory living for my baby. And I want my kid to live in a socialist society too, without an existential threat looming over head. In a prosperous society without drugs and the oppression of women. For that I swear that I will do all that I can to protect the workers control of the state without giving up an inch of it. Long live the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia, Long live the Socialist Republican Party, Long live comrade President Reiserová!"
Mojmír Kopecký was born in 1933 to a single mother who died when he was just four years old in an a factory accident, due to low safety standards maintained by the private owner. Comrade Kopecký has since been an orphan who later joined the predecessor party of the SRP, and enthusiastically took part in the building of socialism. President Reiserová shook his hand and expressed her deep admiration for him. He informed the President that he always was and always will be loyal to the party and that never in his life has he valued any politician as much as her. He explained that he values the Wise Leader for her defense of the revolution, her diplomatic abilities, mainly the improvement of relations of Inquista which has brought many opportunities to Czech Slavia and improving the perception of Czech Slavia in the European Union to such a level that a Czech candidate was twice elected for the position of Premier Commissioner and her leadership of the SRP which brought it a great victory in the legislative election in October. Lastly comrade Kopecký added that he would like for Albína Reiserová to become a President for life.
This proposition met with a long standing ovation and chanting from the Socialist Association of Single Parents members. After the ovation Albína Reiserová responded with great humility to the members of the Association: "Dear comrades, as a President of a Democratic Republic where all power belongs to the people, I decide that I will accept your demand." Her response met with another long standing ovation.
Speaker of the National Assembly Antonín Smetana announced that following the demands of the masses the SRP will vote for a Referendum on extending Reiserová's term limit to life. The referendum will be held on 17-18 December.
The opposition and extra-parliamentary Parties already announced their disagreement with the Referendum. All the opposition parties issued a common statement accusing the Referendum as being undemocratic and accused the Mother of the Nation of trying to restrict any presidential elections in which she could have opponents.
We urge all the Socialist Republican Party members and supporters to publicly display their support for President Reiserová's term limit being expended to life. Forward left, not a step back!
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A picture from Rudé právo (Newspaper of the Socialist Republican Party)
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Rudé právo (Newspaper of the Socialist Republican Party) for foreign readers
What is Socialist Republicanism
Socialist Republicanism is a brilliant and original contribution of Albína Reiserová, Leader of the Progressive Mankind, to the national and international thought, influenced by by the philosophy of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, that is leading the people of Czech Slavia towards highly developed socialism and prosperity.
Socialist Republicanism recognises the masses of working people as the driving force of historical progress. It also recognises the relation between a parent and their children as eternal and natural and for the working people to be successful in their fight against their class enemy it is essential that this relation is established between them and the Great Leader from their ranks. The role of the Great Leader is to guide the workers' masses to maturity and success, which would otherwise not be possible, as a parent guides their children. The Great Leader, the Parent of the Nation, must be chosen by the people themselves for the establishment of this relation.
Czech Socialist Republicanism is a path towards prosperity suited for the conditions and realities of Czech Slavia, it doesn't claim to be a path best suited at all times for people of all countries. It promotes co-operation and brotherhood between people around the world in order to achieve prosperity, regardless of their selected path.
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The Parliament passes a motions for democratization of the armed forces and the law enforcement
Yesterday, the parliament has passed motion proposed by the Government abolishing all military and police ranks and making the military and police commanders electable by the active soldiers or police officers respectively. The position of commander-in-chief remains unchanged. The Government of President Reiserová has stated that this step is crucial in democratizing the armed forces and the law enforcement in accordance with the Socialist Republican principles and that the security conditions allow for this democratization to be undertaken.
In addition to these changes the Parliament also passed motions to increase the political education of the soldiers, in order increase their morale and include firearm training into a mandatory education. All able-bodied, healthy citizens will be required to undertake firearm training after they reach 21 years of age. The Government has stated that the defense of revolution is a duty of every citizen and mandatory firearm training will ensure that all citizens will have the necessary capabilities to defend it.
The laws will pass into effect on 1 January 2022. All sections of the military and law enforcement will hold the elections for their commanders before this date.
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Albína Reiserová becomes President for Life
A Referendum on extending President Reiserová's term limit to life was held on 17-18 December without any major complications. Out of the 40 723 316 total eligible voters 38 613 848 voted in the Referendum, a 94,82% turnout. 407 084 votes were invalid. The referendum resulted in 91.46% of the votes cast in favor of the extension of President Reiserová's term limit.
Should the term limit of President Albína Reiserová be extended to life? Votes % Yes 34 945 026 91.46% No 3 261 738 8.54% Invalid votes 407 084 - Total votes 38 613 848 100% Eligible voters/turnout 40 723 316 94,82%
The opposition parties expressed their concern about the elections, accusing the Socialist Republican Party of unfair campaign practices, spreading misinformation, intimidation of the voters, buying of votes. Alexandra Kovářová and Klára Zbouralová, former political leaders currently living abroad and suspected of attempting a coup in the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia, issued a join statement condemning the referendum and accusing the Socialist Republican Party of widespread election fraud.
The Socialist Republican Party has announced that a celebration of the Referendum result will be held on 22 December along with the celebration of the 100th years of the Party. The Leader of the Progressive Mankind herself has thanked all of those who cast their votes in the Referendum and those who voted in favor of extending her term limit in particular. She had also expressed happiness over the high turnout. The President for Life has refused to comment on the accusation made by the opposition parties saying that that all the power in the state belongs to the working people and their decision is what matters to her.
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President for Life Pardons number of non-violent criminals
President Reiserová has pardoned 12 individuals who have committed a non-violent crime, among them the former head of the intelligence agency and high ranking official of the SRP Karolína Vicanová who was found guilty of planning a coup and abusing her powers. All the pardoned individuals expressed their gratitude towards the President for Life and regret over their actions. They have all also praised the justice system in Czech Slavia and conditions in prison.
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New development plan for Prague approved
The ministries of health, transport, regional development and education, the Capital City of Prague and other regions have approved a new development plan for Prague. The plan includes building a large modern hospital, a preschool, an elementary school and a park alongside new transport infrastructure in Prague. Fulfilment of the plan requires demolition of a number of housing buildings. Around 7 000 inhabitants will be affected. Those affected will assigned housing in various other municipalities in other regions of the Democratic Republic and in few cases housing in Prague.
A new district intended to provide housing mostly for families with children wishing to relocate into Prague is also planned to be constructed. The new district of Prague should be able to provide housing for around 19 000 people.
The new development plan is to enter execution phrase immediately after approval. The project is estimated to be mostly finished by September 2022. Due to the expenses the work on the large development project of the town of Rudolfov was stopped until the end of January. The Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats has called for a demonstration against the plan, claiming that the Socialist Republican Party is using development as a cover for forced resettlement of the supporters of the opposition parties which perform well in the districts that are to be effected by the demolition of housing units. The Minister of Health Zuzana Saková called the AIMCD enemies of health and progress for opposing the development of public healthcare.
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Anti-alcoholism program poster
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The Extraordinary People's Court disbanded following the trials with Alexandra Kovářová, Klára Zbouralová and Michal Plachta
Earlier in February the Republic of Istkalen, at the request of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia extradited Alexandra Kovářová, Klára Zbouralová and Michal Plachta. All the defendants were charged with treason and attempting a coup, and all three pledged innocence. The Court found all the defendants guilty of all the crimes. All the defendants were sentenced to twenty five years in prison and penal labour in the Rare Earth Metals mining industry.
Since December 2020 all of the putschists were residing in foreign countries. In January 2022 Klára Zbouralová and Michal Plachta visited Alexandra Kovářová in the Kingdom of Spain to coordinate their actions, but left the country, reportedly due to safety concerns.
Following the sentencing of the putschists, the Office of the President of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia issued a statement calling the situation in Czech Slavia as fully stabilized and thus called for the dissolution of the Extraordinary People's Court as its mission has been fulfilled. All of the present members of the National Assembly voted in favour of disbanding the Extraordinary People's Court yesterday.
Civic Forum was re-registered as a political party after the sentencing of Kovářová and is currently led by Jan Zavadil.
Martina Šampalíková elected as a Chairwoman of the Social Democratic Party of Czech Slavia, replacing Alois Jelen
The Social Democratic Party of Czech Slavia elected Martina Šampalíková as its new Chairwoman, replacing Alois Jelen. Jelen announced he won't defend his leadership position following the 2021 legislative election in which the SDPCS received 5,34% of the votes and won 22 mandates, a decrease of 8 mandates from the 2017 legislative election.
Šampalíková criticized the leadership of Alois Jelen for passivity towards the ruling Socialist Republican Party and inability to present the SDPCS as an effective opposition to the Government. Šampalíková called for a more hostile stance towards the Government of Albína Reiserová, accusing it of totalitarianism. On the other hand Šampalíková proposed closer cooperation with the Party of the Democratic Left, led by Petr Hájek, a former member of the SDPCS, which received 6,84% of the votes and won 28 mandates in the 2021 legislative election. Jelen was criticized by Šampalíková for his antagonism towards the PDL and inability to attract the nationalist voters to the Social Democratic Party.
Martina Šmapalíková, Chairwoman of the Social Democratic Party of Czech Slavia
The National Assembly approves amendment of the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia to include Albína Reiserová thought in the Preamble of the Constitution as a guiding principle of the Democratic Republic
Yesterday the National Assembly approved the proposition by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia to include Albína Reiserová Thought in the Preamble of the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia as a guiding principle of the Democratic Republic. All parliamentarians from the Socialist Republican Party voted for the proposition while parliamentarians from the opposition parties all voted against the proposition.
A small gathering of communist activists, not affiliated with the Communist Party of Czech Slavia, which they criticize for, what they perceive as, nationalist and conservative stances, protested against the Amendment in front of the seat of the National Assembly while the voting on the proposed Amendment took place. The activists criticized the President for Life and her Government for being devoid of any ideology, convictions or principles and disputed that Albína Reiserová Thought would be a coherent principle that could guide the state.
The parliamentary opposition parties as well as number of extra-parliamentary movements called for demonstrations against the Amendment in the following weeks and months.
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Heřman Švestka replaces Antonín Smetana as the Speaker of the National Assembly
Yesterday Antonín Smetana resigned from the position of the Speaker of the National Assembly and from the position of Representative in the NAtional Assembly for health-related reasons. The Minister of Finance Heřman Švestka was elected by the National Assembly as the new Speaker of the National Assembly and the Minister of Health Zuzana Saková was elected as the first Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.
The Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia bans its citizens from operating private businesses in foreign states
The President for Life Albína Reiserová signed a legislation barring the citizens of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia from operating private businesses in foreign states and owning stocks in companies operating in foreign states. Current owners of businesses or stocks operating in foreign states have four months to sell their assets located outside Czech Slavia. Otherwise those assets will face nationalization and their sale will be administered by the respective state-owned companies. Members of the Socialist Republican Party have also been urged by the Party to sell their assets outside of the Democratic Republic in three months. Currently only a limited number of companies own assets outside Czech Slavia, but their amount, and the amount of companies planning to expend into foreign states, has been on a rise in the last two months.
The ministries of Finance and Industry and Trade issued statements calling the legislation significant for motivating Czech business owners to invest more into Czech Slavia and thus contribute greatly to building of socialism in the Democratic Republic. Representative and the Leader of the Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats Vít Sršeň criticized the legislation as an another attack on private ownership and hypothesized that the Socialist Republican Party started to fear business owners becoming more independent on the SRP. According to him, the legislation has a goal of stomping out potential dissent and further subjugating the business owners. He also criticized the legislation as slowing down the economic rise. Other opposition parties also expressed negative attitude toward the legislation and the fact of how quickly and without any discussion it was approved by the National Assembly and signed by the President for Life.
The funeral of Mojmír Kopecký
A funeral for Mojmír Kopecký, a longtime member of the Socialist Republican Party and its predecessor, who first proposed extending the term limit of President Albína Reiserová to life at a meeting of the Socialist Association of Single Parents, was held yesterday. Kopecký died on April 20th after suffering a stroke at the age of 89. His funeral was attended by representatives of the Government, including President for Life Reiserová, National Assembly and the Socialist Republican Party. President Reiserová was among those who carried his coffin.
Reiserová praised the life accomplishment of Kopecký and his lifelong loyalty and dedication to the Socialist Republican Party. She has called Kopecký an inspiration for herself as well as for millions of Czechs working for the benefit of the Democratic Republic and the humanity.
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The Ministry of Defense announces carrying out first successful nuclear weapon test, end of Project Morana
The Ministry of Defense of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia has announced today that the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia have carried out first successful nuclear weapon test in the South Moravian Region at 21:30. Project Morana to develop nuclear weapons started on has thus been declared a success. The Government has announced that a military parade will be held on December 19 to celebrate the success of the Czech nation in nuclear weapons development.
The National Assembly announces a referendum to allow the Government to appoint Councillors directly
Following the proposition to repel the Elected and Accountable Council Act made by the Premier Commissioner Joseph Biden the National Assembly announced that an advisory referendum will be held on July 24 to allow the Government to directly appoint the Councillors to replace the current system of direct elections of the Councillors, if the repel of the Act is to pass through the European Council. The Office of the President of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia has issued a statement ensuring the citizens that if the proposal is to pass through the Council, the Government will abide be the results of the referendum.
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Former Premier Commissioner of the European Union Sofie Čikarová appointed as European Councillor of Czech Slavia
Former Premier Commissioner of the European Union Sofie Čikarová was appointed as European Councillor of Czech Slavia yesterday by the Government, replacing Václav Kohout. This is the first time Czech Councillor is appointed by the Government, following the repeal of the Elected and Accountable Act by the Council of the European Union, the advisory referendum to allow the Government to directly appoint the Councillors to replace the current system of direct elections of the Councillors and the subsequent adoption of related legislative act by the National Assembly. The Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia is the first member state of the European Union to change the system of selecting European Councillor. The reform was carried out to give the Government a say in affairs of the Union.
The new Councillor expressed gratitude to the Government, the people, the Socialist Republican Party and President for Life for putting their trust in her and hope for productive work with her colleagues for the benefit of the European Union. She swore to dutifully uphold and protect the interests of the Democratic Republic. As her priorities she stated safeguarding the safety of the Union and creation of standards of humane treatment of prisoners.
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The Government puts a halt of most construction projects until the end of the year
The Government of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia has announced a halt of most of public construction projects and that no new large public construction projects will be started until the end of the current year. The Government argued that such step is necessary in order to avoid accumulating a large deficit after the expensive development projects in Rudolfov and Prague.
To address the issue of budget balance, the Government has also decided to offer a large quantity of older manufacturing plants and of empty properties for sale to foreign companies specializing in manufacturing components for fishing ships. An offer to sell the properties was made to companies such as Spanish Astilleros Amado and Astilleros del Ulla or Duchian companies Duchy Marine Systems and Wolff Marine, all of which are already active in Czech Slavia. The properties were however also offered to companies from Reitzmag, which currently have the biggest share on the fishing ships manufacturing market out of all foreign companies, Elthize, Leagio, Inquista, Inimicus, Yosai, Fremet, Vayinaod, the Duxburian Union or the United Kingdom.
The Government has also asked associations of friends of Czech Slavia in foreign countries to launch public donations for Czech Slavia, to take part in further developing socialism in the country.
Czech archaeologists claim to find evidence that the island of Dována was inhabited by Slavic populace during the early medieval ages
Archaeologists in the Moravian-Silesian region have found ancient Slavic jewelry in the lake of Mostařanka, presumably from the island of Dována, which is located on the lake. According to the archaeologists, this proves the theory that the island was once inhabited by Slavic population and may have been an important site for the pagan religion of the old Slavs. As Dována is not controlled by the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia further archaeological research directly on the island is currently impossible.
In light of the discovery, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared its intention to sponsor a pan-European Slavic Congress on how to properly address the issue of the "lost child of the Slavic family".
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The Civic Forum and the Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats debate uniting following the October municipal elections
In an official statement the Civic Forum and the Alliance of Independent Mayors and Civic Democrats also declared their intention to discuss merger of the two parties. This came following the 2022 municipal elections which took place at the beginning of the month. The Socialist Republican Party managed to win in the capital city Prague, first time it or its predecessor parties won in the city since 1990, with 45,83% of the vote, winning 33 out of the 65 mandates. The CF and the AIMCD are the only other two parties represented with 24,25% and 22,12% of the vote, winning 17 and 15 mandates respectively. When added together however the CF and the AIMCD, with combined vote share of 46,37%, got more votes than the SRP, but due to the D'Hondt Method used the SRP won more mandates than the two parties combined. The CF and the AIMCD accused the SRP of spreading disinformation, voter intimidation and electoral fraud as well as criticizing the usage of the D'Hondt method, which they consider unfair. At the same time, they declared to recognize their failure to unite for the election in Prague, motivating both parties to seek negotiations for a potential merging.
Demonstrations in Prague and other cities and towns across the Democratic Republic expected
The Czech National Democracy and the Communist Party of Czech Slavia announced a demonstration to take place on 14 November demanding the recognition of the Dována Island as part of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia. According to Czechoslavonic archeologists the island used to be inhabited by a Slavic population in the Middle Ages and served as an important religious site for the pagan religion of the old Slavs. The conclusion of the Government sponsored pan-European Slavic Congress in Prague says that given that Dována rightfully belongs within the borders of Slavdom and the proximity of Czech Slavia, as a Slavic nation, leaves no doubt that the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia has the sole legitimate and legal claim to the island.
The leader of the CND, Karla Rašínová claims that her party wasn't re-registered prior to the 2021 legislative election so that the SRP and the Government could ignore the patriotic voices and the wishes of the Czech nation and people, but that her party is ready to take to the streets to make those voices be heard.
On 20 November another demonstration is planned by the SDP, CF, AIMCD and CND to adress what those parties perceive as low quality of public healthcare and education compared to other member states of the Union. While these political subjects have different plans on how to improve the quality of healthcare and education, they share the opinion that allowing private sector into the spheres of healthcare and education would help to improve it.
The Minister of Health Zuzana Saková and the Minister of Education František Weisser issued a joint comment on the matter, stating that human health and education are not commodities to be sold and made profit of and that there are no plans of allowing private sector into those spheres. The ministries recognized the prevalence of some issues in public healthcare and education, and assured citizens that these issues will be addressed with the economic development allowing to invest more funds to these spheres.
The Government urges private sector to invest into and help develop eco-tourism industry
The Minister of Regional Development Lubomír Mejzlík urged private sector to invest into and help develop the Czech eco-tourism industry., "Tourism became an important part of Czech economy, yet the standards of our hospitality industry aren't comparable to standards in other member states of the Union. This has the consequence of us not being fully able to utilize the potential that lies within the tourism sector, but it also severely limits our options for green transition as we have to rely on less sustainable industry methods in order to continue further developing our economy. This is why we must explore the option of developing our eco-tourism sector in co-operation with the private sector." the Minister said.
A large number of state and municipality owned hotels, that were failing to meet state quotas, will be privatized during the upcoming month. In addition to that a number of number of subsidies are planned for those who will abide by the ecological requirements. Foreign companies and individuals were invited to take part, bring their expertize and help develop the eco-tourism sector. If the plan to develop the sector will meet or exceed the expectations a number of regulations is planned for other industries to transition to more sustainable methods.