Czech Parliament removes Ukrainian flag on order of new speaker: a political scandal and international implications
A new political controversy has erupted in the Czech Republic, attracting international attention and sparking criticism of the country’s political decisions.
The newly elected speaker of the lower house of Parliament, Tomio Okamura, took an unexpected step — removing the Ukrainian national flag from the facade of the Parliament building by his personal order.
This act became a symbolic gesture that garnered widespread public reaction.
According to Okamura, it is a symbolic move carried out swiftly and without complications, emphasizing his stance towards Ukrainian diplomacy.
It is known that during the pre-election campaign, the leader of the populist SPD party actively spoke against supporting Ukraine, and his statements have often been associated with nationalist motives.
The act provoked outrage among Ukrainian diplomats and international observers, as symbolic removal of the flag is not only an internal political gesture but also a signal of potential future policy shifts regarding Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the SPD continues to promote anti-Ukrainian statements and policies, destabilizing regional stability and calling into question Czechia’s role within the European community.