The Fiala government has presented an austerity package to the public this week, which is expected to cause a drop in public support. The package includes higher prices and taxes, which are likely to cause discontent. Analysts agree that the measures were necessary, but they may have a negative effect on the ruling parties in the 2025 general elections. Jan Kubacek believes that any appreciation of the measures may only come in the long-term perspective. Stanislav Balík says that if the positive effects of the measures manifest themselves before the elections, the government would still have a chance to succeed. It remains to be seen how the public will react to the austerity package and how it will affect the government’s popularity.
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