Czech government approves State Cultural Policy for 2026-2029 despite criticism

On Monday, October 5, 2026, the Czech government approved the draft State Cultural Policy for 2026-2029, as announced by Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř. The proposal had faced criticism from cultural professionals and opposition parties. The government also discussed a change in financing for teaching assistants in primary schools but postponed a decision for a week. Additionally, the cabinet rejected a Pirate proposal to give regions and municipalities a share of VAT revenue, citing a potential loss of up to ten billion crowns for the state budget.