Green party leader accused of running party like family firm

The head of the international section of the Czech Green Party Jiří Čáslavka has added fuel to the fire with regards to questions about party leader Martin Bursík’s style of leadership. In an open letter to Mr Bursík, Mr Čáslavka accused the Green party leader of seeking to remain in the governing coalition at all costs and at the expense of the party. He also stated his belief that Mr Bursík was labeling as enemies those within his party that have a different view from his own. The comments represent an escalation of infighting within the party, which remains divided over the acceptance of the proposed US radar base, and was also shaken earlier this year by the re-election of President Klaus, whom the party strongly opposed.

Author: Dominik Jůn