Candidate debate — Olomouc
An evening with young people running for council in the Olomouc Region. Come and hear what they have to say and ask them about what bugs you in your city.
- When15 September 2026
- Time17:00
- WhereCafé Kitchen
Debate recording
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The debate has already taken place and registration is closed. Thanks to everyone who came.
On stage
5 people have confirmed they're taking part. The line-up may still grow — we keep it updated.
Jakub JurkaKDU-ČSL27 years old- sport
- social services
- schools and education
I'm from Olomouc and I'm a professional épée fencer. I'm active in public life as an ambassador for charities and a non-profit association. I work on educating young…
David Loučkanezávislý kandidát23 years old- public space
- open city hall and communication
- budget and finances
I'm 23 and I come from Olomouc. I'm running because I want to take an active part in what's going on in the city I live in, and at the same time get to know better how local politics works and…
Bc. Michal LangerPiráti27 years old · Milujeme Olomouc- housing
- open city hall and communication
- young people
I'm a building officer. I love travelling, cooking and electronic music. ❤️ In life I follow a simple motto: "Think freely. Act boldly." 👀 I see Olomouc as a city where…
Miroslav JanošekSpOLečně29 years old- sport
- schools and education
- jobs and business
I currently work as secretary of the spOLečně movement, where I handle the organisational side of the movement's activities and communication with its members and…
Petr KolářODS20 years old- budget and finances
- public space
My name is Petr Kolář and, as a law student, I want to bring analytical thinking, financial responsibility and respect for firm principles and decency to the Olomouc…
Line-up of the follow-up panel discussion
The debate will be followed by a panel discussion on municipal elections and young people's involvement in politics. 5 guests have confirmed they're taking part.
Julie Kaletovájournalist, RefresherShe studied journalism and Romance languages in Olomouc. She follows politics, is interested in the post-Soviet space and maps pro-Russian narratives.
Michal Kormaňákpolitical scientist and analyst, IpsosAt Ipsos, he leads the public affairs team and specialises in election research. He studied political science in Olomouc and writes for Deník N as a freelancer.
Štěpán SmatanaNEZÁJEM project leadershipHe runs NEZÁJEM. Before that, he founded the project Člověče, vyznej se, which brought informal parliament simulations to more than 120 classrooms. He studies law at Univerzita Karlova.
- Anna Julie Wittmannovástudent, Gymnázium Hejčín
She leads the Student Council of Gymnázium Hejčín in Olomouc and the charity challenge Move for Hope, through which students provided lunches for 84 children in southern Africa this year. In November 2025 she received the Cena Jana Opletala award for it.
Where they disagree
Statements from the election calculator on which the people on stage differ the most — based on their own answers (5 of 5 answered).
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Urban development
Olomouc should financially support the construction of a multi-purpose arena despite the major hit to the city budget.
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Transport
Olomouc should keep the tram line to Pavlovičky at the expense of a cheaper replacement with buses or electric buses.
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Culture
Olomouc should keep Moravské divadlo and Moravská filharmonie as two separate institutions, even at the cost of high operating costs.
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Transport
The city should remove on-street parking spaces if their space can be used for safe cycle paths or better-quality public space.
More candidates in Olomouc
What candidates here focus on
Most common topics: budget and finances (5×), housing (4×), sport (3×), public space (3×), open city hall and communication (3×), young people (2×), jobs and business (2×), greenery (2×).
Running for: STAN, independent candidate, SpOLečně, Piráti, ODS, KDU-ČSL, Levice. They are between 20 and 29 years old.
All candidates — Olomouc Region →
The municipal elections are on 9 and 10 October 2026. You vote where you have your permanent residence.