Potential Downsides To Direct Presidential Elections

In the event that the implementation of legislation allowing for the direct election of the president of the Czech Republic is rushed, we see scope for the process to exacerbate a number of threats to the political stability of the ruling centre-right coalition. Increased political infighting, the potential for mounting public dissatisfaction with the political landscape and the need for further constitutional change are our key concerns.

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