Protests in Prague against the Czech government on Saturday – reportedly backed by pro-Kremlin groups – called on the ruling coalition to do more to control soaring energy prices and voicing opposition to the European Union and NATO.
Organisers of the demonstration from a number of far-right, far-left, and assorted fringe political groups including the Communist party, said the central European nation should be neutral militarily and ensure direct contracts with gas suppliers, including Russia.
They condemned the government for its support of the sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine and accused it of not being able to tackle soaring energy prices. The demonstrators also criticised the European Union’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reach climate neutrality.
Prime Minister Petr Fiala, whose cabinet is among the most active European supporters of the Ukrainian fight against Russian aggression, said the demonstration was organised by pro-Russian sympathisers influenced by Kremlin propaganda.
“The protest on Wenceslas Square was called by forces that are pro-Russian, are close to extreme positions and are against the interests of the Czech Republic,” he said.
Image: Adam Jones, Ph.D. via Wikipedia
Follow EU Today on Social media:
