Candidate debate — Prague
An evening with young people running for council in Prague. Come and hear what they have to say and ask them about what bugs you in your city.
- When24 September 2026
- Time18:00
- WhereNext Zone
Debate recording
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The debate has already taken place and registration is closed. Thanks to everyone who came.
On stage
6 people have confirmed they're taking part. The line-up may still grow — we keep it updated.
Ing. Ondřej VojtaPiráti26 years old- safety
- sport
- public space
I'm a councillor of the Prague-Petrovice city district. After studying film and television production at SPŠ ST Praha, I went on to study economics and management at the University of…
Tomáš AdamecSPD31 years old- housing
- transport
- safety
I'm 31 and professionally I work as a Fleet Manager and car salesman. I've worked in sales for many years and I'm used to dealing with people every day, finding concrete solutions…
Bc. Adam KnedlhansANO24 years old- housing
- young people
- transport
I'm 24, I study at Metropolitní univerzita Praha and I'm chair of the youth organisation Mladé ANO. Like most young people, I deal with rent, work and school, and with how to…
David BouzPRAHA SOBĚ29 years old · PRAHA SOBĚ + Zelení + KDU-ČSL- housing
- transport
- budget and finances
I have lived in Prague 10 since I was born. I graduated in law from Charles University, where I now also teach as part of my doctoral studies. Thanks to years of experience at Prague City Hall…
Ing. Tomáš HalvaTOP 0930 years old · SPOLU pro Prahu (TOP 09 + ODS)- transport
- public space
- sport
I'm 30, I was born in Prague and I simply live and breathe Prague 2. For four years, as a member of the Prague 2 executive board, I've been responsible for transport and business support. I…
Vojtěch LudvíkSTAN- public space
- environment
- safety
This year I finished my law degree in Prague, and at the same time I'm partway through a law degree in Florida. At twenty-five I'm leading the candidate list in a large city district…
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.
Samuel VolpeMP, PirátiHe has been an MP for the Central Bohemian Region since 2025, when he was 24. He leads Piráti in Central Bohemia.
Alice MikulášováCEO BoldNewsShe founded BoldNews, which brings serious news to Gen Z, and the agency The Reputation Guardians. She is behind the 30 pod 30 campaign and Institut mladé politické participace.
Julie SmejkalováMP, STANThe youngest female MP in Czech history — she made it into the Chamber of Deputies in 2025 from ninth place on the Prague list thanks to preference votes. She studies law at Univerzita Karlova.
Where they disagree
Statements from the election calculator on which the people on stage differ the most — based on their own answers (6 of 6 answered).
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Education
Prague should financially support private educational institutions (nursery, primary and secondary schools) and create more favourable conditions for them to be set up and grow, despite higher spending and cuts to other investments.
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Culture
Prague should give priority to keeping the Leteňská pláň (Stalin) space in cultural use over stricter restrictions on its operation for the sake of night-time quiet.
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Transport
Prague should prioritise developing the metro and trams over expanding road infrastructure, even at the cost of restricting car traffic in the centre.
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Transport
Developing pedestrian zones, cycle routes and greenery should have a higher priority than expanding parking spaces.
More candidates in Prague
What candidates here focus on
Most common topics: transport (16×), housing (10×), public space (10×), young people (4×), budget and finances (4×), safety (4×), schools and education (3×), IT and AI in city administration (3×).
Running with: independent candidate, ANO, PRAHA SOBĚ, HPP 11, Levice, LANO (Liberální Aliance Nezávislých Občanů), Piráti, Volt Česko, KDU-ČSL, ODS, Libertariánská strana Voluntia, SPD, TOP 09, STAN. They're between 18 and 31 years old.
The municipal elections are on 9 and 10 October 2026. You vote where you have your permanent residence.