Czech MP Jindřich Rajchl faces police scrutiny over social media posts

Czech Member of Parliament Jindřich Rajchl is under police investigation following social media posts targeting political activists. Rajchl directed attacks toward Barbora Stárek, founder of the non-profit organization Děkujeme, že můžem, and Natálie Vachatová, an advisor to the Prime Minister.

In his posts, Rajchl accused Stárek of organizing artificial student protests and characterized her as a product of the Aspen Institute and a figure installed by George Soros. The comments attracted thousands of responses, some of which included calls for violence. Police are currently examining whether these interactions constitute a violation of the law.

Regarding the non-profit Děkujeme, že můžem, reports indicate the organization receives funding from various sources, including the European Union, the Open Society Foundation, and Norwegian funds. Critics, including Rajchl, have alleged that these grants require the organization to promote specific policies related to gender theory, inclusion, and climate policy.