The leadership of the Czech Green Party has formally recommended forming alliances with other democratic parties for next year’s municipal and Senate elections, basing such cooperation on a shared fight against oligarchy, support for European integration, and a social‑ecological transformation of the economy.
Alliance Strategy for Upcoming Elections
At the party congress, members were urged to seek political partners and allies in civil society to oppose what they described as an emerging regime of oligarchs, populists and the far‑right. The Greens, who returned to the Chamber of Deputies after a fifteen‑year absence by running together with the Pirates, intend to apply this collaborative approach in the forthcoming local and Senate contests.
Congress Highlights and Notable Guests
The event was attended by several high‑profile figures, including the outgoing Minister of the Environment Petr Hladík (KDU‑ČSL) and TOP 09 chairman Matěj Ondřej Havel, as well as representatives from non‑governmental organisations and foundations.
Green Party spokesperson Svárovská stressed that both the Greens and the Pirates are “bottom‑up” parties, meaning that their leadership does not dictate coalition choices to local organisations. She noted existing collaborations with parties such as KDU‑ČSL and STAN, in addition to the partnership with the Pirates.
Policy Resolutions Adopted
Among the resolutions slated for discussion at the congress are measures to preserve wolf protection, guarantee the independence of public media, and continue supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Party Profile and Historical Context
The Greens present themselves as a pro‑European party focused on environmental protection, democracy, and human rights. According to party spokesperson Martina Kamínek, the movement currently counts nearly a thousand members.
After achieving its greatest electoral success in 2006 – securing six seats and joining the governing coalition – the Greens re‑entered parliament this year with two members, Svárovská and Irena Ferčíková Konečná, who sit in the Pirates’ parliamentary club.
For further reading, see the party’s recent election performance: Novinky – election analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What alliances is the Green Party seeking for the 2025 municipal and Senate elections?
The party recommends partnering with democratic parties on the basis of combating oligarchy, supporting EU integration, and pursuing social‑ecological economic transformation, as stated at its recent congress.
Who attended the Green Party congress and why is their presence notable?
Guests included the outgoing Minister of the Environment Petr Hladík (KDU‑ČSL), TOP 09 chairman Matěj Ondřej Havel, and representatives of NGOs and foundations, highlighting cross‑party interest in the Greens’ agenda.
How many members does the Green Party have and what is its historical background?
The Greens have nearly a thousand members. They were founded in December 1989, held their founding congress in February 1990, and achieved their peak electoral success in 2006 with six parliamentary seats.
How do you think the Greens’ alliance strategy might shape the political landscape ahead of next year’s elections?