The Czech cultural scene has been influenced for more than a year by  the decisions made by Ota Klempíř, member of the Motorists for Themselves party and Czech Minister of Culture. Have fears of “copying the Slovak scenario” come true, or are some steps by Babiš’s government actually benefitting culture? Which changes stand out, what impact are they having, and what might they mean for Czech culture in the future? We’ll also offer tips on how to follow today’s culture wars while keeping your sanity intact.

Moderated by

Jindřiška Bláhová

Film Historian, Educator and Journalist

Pavel Turek

Music Journalist and Educator

Jan Vitvar

Culture Journalist