Pavel emphasized that “a lot is at stake” in the upcoming Czech parliamentary elections, citing the “deteriorating security situation in Europe and the world” and a “gradual loss of confidence.”
The Czech leader noted that the country needs a government that will ensure its security based on membership in the European Union and NATO.
“We need a government that will defend our sovereignty within the community of democratic nations and will not leave us at the mercy of Russia and its ambition to restore a sphere of influence in Central and Eastern Europe,” he stressed.
According to Pavel, such developments would have a significant impact on the Czech Republic’s freedom, security, and economic well-being.
Elections to the lower house of the Czech parliament are scheduled for October 3–4.
Earlier, Czech analysts from Online Risk Labs identified 286 anonymous TikTok accounts spreading pro-Russian narratives and supporting radical parties ahead of the elections.
They reported that these accounts receive 5–9 million weekly views, exceeding the combined reach of major party leaders.
As RBC-Ukraine previously reported, there is a high likelihood of victory for the populist ANO (Yes) party, led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who could return to lead the government if his party wins.