Czech MP Jindřich Rajchl accused of inciting online hate against female politicians

Czech Member of Parliament Jindřich Rajchl, leader of the PRO party, has been accused of using social media to target female politicians and activists. Critics, including journalists from the Šťastné pondělí podcast, allege that Rajchl posts photos of women, such as Pirate Party MP Eva Šrámková and Katerina Demetrashvili, accompanied by mocking captions. This tactic reportedly triggers waves of online harassment, including death threats and violent insults from his followers.

Bára Stárek, executive director of the organization Díky, že můžem, addressed the fallout from such attacks. While noting the surge in hateful commentary, Stárek highlighted a parallel increase in public support and engagement. She expressed concern regarding the declining quality of political culture in the Czech Republic, drawing comparisons to political instability seen in Hungary and Slovakia.