US EditionHiding From the Rain at the Table with Nejedlý Was Still a Good Idea for Blažek. Bitcoin Is No Longer
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Prague - President Petr Pavel will act in accordance with the constitution regarding the resignation of Justice Minister Pavel Blažek (ODS). Questions about the timetable are premature at this point, Castle spokesman Vojtěch Šeliga told ČTK.
Pavel Blažek decided to resign from his position as Minister of Justice on Friday. The 65-year-old lawyer has held the position since the government of Petr Fiala took office. He served in the same position in 2012 and 2013 under the government of Petr Nečas. His actions have faced public interest several times, for example when he met with pro-Russian lobbyist Martin Nejedlý in 2023.
Justice Minister Pavel Blažek (ODS) has resigned. He did so shortly after telling reporters that he would be considering his future. "After agreement with Prime Minister Petr Fiala, I have decided to resign from the position of Minister of Justice. I am not aware of any illegal actions. However, I do not want to damage the reputation of the government or the governing coalition," he wrote on X.
Minister of Justice Pavel Blažek announced his resignation from his post.
Analysis: Why Fiala Kept a Protective Hand over Blažek for Years and What Dilemma Was He Solving Now
The government engagement of Justice Minister Pavel Blažek (ODS) is coming to an end. He resigned due to the bitcoin case. However, he has handled a number of other cases in the past. We describe why Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) has defended his party colleague so far.
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