Why are there protests in Czech Republic capital Prague?

The Russia-Ukraine war has led to a cost-of-living crisis in Europe. People took to the streets and demonstrated in Czech Republic capital Prague on Saturday. The demonstration is the largest in recent times concerning public discontentment. Seventy thousand people gathered in the Czech capital to protest against the rising energy prices. Protestors were also angry with the European Union and NATO.

Rising Energy Cost
The Czech government won a no-confidence vote in which rising energy prices were the topic of discussion. The coalition survived the voting but faced the anger of protestors. The protestors included far-right Freedom and Direct Democracy and Communist party supporters in the Czech capital.

The protestor's demands include contracts for direct gas supply, denial of Ukrainian refugees' permanent settlement, and military neutrality. The protestors also support Russia over Ukraine. The energy crisis can create a political crisis in Europe's vulnerable economies.


Inflation At Its Highest

Inflation in Czech is at its highest and will most likely touch 20 percent soon. The energy prices have touched the sky due to the cap on the gas supply to Europe by the Russians. The protest indicates that the Czech citizens are concerned about the economic woes and are questioning NATO and the EU.

FAQs
Q1. Why were there protests in the Czech capital?
A1. The Russia-Ukraine war has led to a cost-of-living crisis in Europe. People took to the streets and demonstrated in Prague on Saturday. Seventy thousand people gathered in the Czech capital to protest against the rising energy prices. Protestors were also angry with the European Union and NATO.

Q2. What is the inflation rate in the Czech?
A2. Inflation in Czech is at its highest and will most likely touch 20 per cent soon.