Michaela Jílková criticizes First Lady Eva Pavlová

During the television program Máte slovo, moderator Michaela Jílková criticized Czech First Lady Eva Pavlová for her decision to vacation abroad during the period of the October municipal elections. Jílková questioned the appropriateness of the presidential couple scheduling a holiday during an election period that had been known well in advance. While President Petr Pavel returned to the Czech Republic, Pavlová remained in the Canary Islands.

The discussion also addressed the pension security of the First Lady. Jílková questioned the practice of counting time spent on official duties as part of pension insurance, noting that wives of previous presidents performed representative duties without similar arrangements. Former Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský defended Pavlová by citing her long-standing military service, though Jílková countered by referencing the period before 1990.

Additionally, public discussion has surfaced regarding President Petr Pavel’s finances following his 65th birthday. While he previously stated his old-age pension was approximately 29,000 CZK per month, it remains unconfirmed whether he continues to receive this while serving as president.