People in the Czech Republic have taken to the streets of the nation’s capital, Prague, to protest the country’s high food and fuel prices and seek more assistance from the government.
On Saturday morning, thousands of people attended a trade union rally in Prague’s renowned Wenceslas Square with the theme “Against Poverty.”
Josef Stredola, head of the Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions, stated, “We are not here because there is nothing to do, but because we fear for our future” (CMKOS).
Among Stridola’s demands are an increase in the minimum wage, which is currently set at 661 euros ($644) per month (equal to $644). She also wants the government to regulate the price of necessities.
It’s important to note that consumer prices increased by 17 in the Czech Republic.
2 percent on an annual basis in August, according to data from the National Statistics Agency.
As an emergency measure to counter rising energy prices, the Czech center-right government led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala has adopted a ceiling on electricity and gas prices for homes and small businesses, which is scheduled to come into effect from next November.
Numerous large protests were held in Prague’s streets to urge the Czech government to take action against the inflation. Many demonstrators are asking for the lifting of sanctions against Russia and blaming the European Union for its response to the conflict in Ukraine.
Demonstrators in Czech demand that the government shield them from excessive prices.
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