Opposition threatens to block parliament as cross-party deals collapse
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Political agreements in the Chamber of Deputies have collapsed, leaving the opposition threatening a total blockade of legislative business. The breakdown comes as the government faces a difficult autumn and the prospect of a provisional budget, signaling a period of significant parliamentary friction.
Domestic friction has extended to the cabinet, where a healthcare reform plan is being dismantled by the Prime Minister's own allies. The health minister's proposal was described as risky and underdeveloped by colleagues, with reports suggesting the Prime Minister had already withdrawn his support. Meanwhile, in Prague, a deputy mayor has warned the city is losing control of its municipal services after an investigation found salaries at the company have drifted far beyond the city’s oversight.
A police investigation into the death of a child has led to an unusual mass screening in one city. Authorities are currently collecting DNA samples from every woman in the locality and have not ruled out extending the requirement to the male population.