# Czech political discourse and disinformation trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-political-discourse-and-disinformation-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-25T12:58:05.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Czech political discourse has been characterized by coordinated disinformation campaigns and heightened social tension. Early reports indicate that President Petr Pavel has been targeted by narratives labeling him a ‘war instigator’ and a ‘puppet of Washington and Brussels’ to incite panic regarding Ukraine. Similar campaigns have targeted journalists and media personalities, attempting to delegitimize them as agents of foreign interests.

Public figures have also voiced criticism regarding the deteriorating political climate. Former Minister of Culture Vítězslav Jandák described modern politics as “rude and arrogant,” while chef Zdeněk Pohlreich criticized the “pathetic” nature of public hysteria directed at specific individuals.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Czech public figures criticize current political climate

Czech personalities Zdeněk Pohlreich and Vítězslav Jandák have criticized the current political climate, citing rising arrogance, social hysteria, and a lack of decorum in public discourse.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-public-figures-criticize-current-political-climate

### 2026-08-13: Czech political figures and journalists face disinformation campaigns

Czech political and media figures, including President Petr Pavel and several prominent journalists, are facing coordinated disinformation campaigns and aggressive rhetoric involving pro-Russian narratives.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-political-figures-and-journalists-face-disinformation-campaigns

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