Demonstration of people crowd against Prime Minister Andrej Babis

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a parliamentary democracy in which political rights and civil liberties are generally respected. However, in recent years, the country has experienced several corruption scandals and political disputes that have hampered normal legislative activity. Illiberal rhetoric and the influence of powerful business entities in the political arena are increasingly visible.

Volunteers clean up the rubbles from a destroyed residential building in Borodyanka. Following the recapture of Borodyanka by the Ukrainian forces, the city was heavily devastated and turned into ruins under intense fighting and shelling.

Nations in Transit — Czech Republic Country Report

Czech Republic is categorized as a Consolidated Democracy regime in the Nations in Transit 2023, Freedom House's annual study on the state of democracy in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia.

Freedom in the World 2023

Freedom in the World — Czech Republic Country Report

Czech Republic is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.