Prague Court Fines Czech Far-Right Party SPD for Hate Speech During 2024 Campaign
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A Prague court has fined the far-right SPD party three million crowns (approximately $130,000) for inciting hatred during the 2024 election campaign. The District Court for Prague 1 ruled that the party, led by Tomio Okamura, violated laws against hate speech in its campaign messaging. However, criminal proceedings against Okamura himself remain suspended after Czech parliamentarians refused to lift his immunity from prosecution. The SPD, known for its anti-immigration and Eurosceptic positions, is a significant opposition party in the Czech Parliament that frequently uses inflammatory rhetoric targeting minorities and migrants.