22 May 2024 | 11:42 AM UTC
Czech Republic: Farmers cancel protest in Prague May 22 /update 1
Unionized farmers cancel demonstrations in Prague, Czech Republic, May 22.
The Agrarian Chamber of the Czech Republic and the Agricultural Union's canceled their planned protest in Prague on May 22. The event's organizers reportedly decided to cancel it and resume negotiations with the government. The decision to cancel is also related to the recent assassination attempt of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and its possible political repercussions in the neighboring Czech Republic. The organizations' representatives proposed June 4 as a new date for the protest.