Overview
- Okamura defeated Christian Democrat Jan Bartošek 107–81 to become speaker of the Chamber of Deputies.
- Judicial authorities have applied to lift his immunity so prosecutors can pursue an incitement case tied to racist campaign imagery from 2024.
- His elevation was backed by a coalition agreement among Andrej Babiš’s ANO, Okamura’s SPD and the Motorists party.
- Government formation still requires President Petr Pavel’s approval, and he has warned he will not appoint figures who question Czech ties to the West.
- Domestic critics, including Okamura’s brother Hayato and outgoing Interior Minister Vít Rakušan, warned of security and reputational damage, as the coalition signals tougher migration policy and rejection of the EU Green Deal and asylum pact.