US Edition
Czech government faces no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal
- The main Czech opposition party has initiated a no-confidence vote against the government, accusing it of corruption over a $45 million bitcoin payment from an ex-convict.
- Justice Minister Pavel Blazek resigned after criticism over the payment, maintaining that he did nothing illegal.
- Polls indicate Babis's party leads over Fiala's ODS, intensifying the political landscape ahead of the October election.
36 Articles
36 Articles
Czech government faces no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal
The main Czech opposition party on Thursday called a no-confidence vote in the government, accusing it of corruption over the acceptance of a payment to the state by an ex-convict worth $45 million in bitcoin.
A massive corruption scandal has shaken the Czech Republic for weeks. What came to light there extends far beyond national borders. At the centre of the affair was the Ministry of Justice, which was apparently deeply involved in a network of abuses of office, money laundering and even organized drug crime. A Darknet drug baron is said to have handed over about 41 million euros to the Ministry in Bitcoin (a billion crowns) – presumably in exchang…
Czech Opposition Push for No-Confidence Vote Amid Bitcoin Corruption Claims
The Czech opposition has initiated a no-confidence vote against the government, citing corruption linked to a $45 million bitcoin payment from an ex-convict. Although the motion is expected to fail due to the government's parliamentary majority, it may impact the ruling coalition's election chances.
Czech Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Bitcoin Scandal
Czech democracy at risk as a potential far-right alliance emerges
Parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic are scheduled for 3 and 4 October 2025. What is at stake in these elections is the European path of the country and its alignment with Russia and China. In this context, the parties of the government coalition will seek to obtain as many votes as possible in order to make it difficult for the populist and far-right ANO party, led by Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš, to form a government. As the ANO par…
Next week, Petr Fiala's government will face an attempted vote of no confidence over the bitcoin case. It is clear how the opposition will vote. But the decisive factor will be how the coalition camp will approach the matter. Podcast type embedded object: We searched for strong opinions of TOP 09 in the bitcoin case. How many of them did we...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center, 46% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
