Czech Foreign Minister Macinka Conflicts with President Pavel Over Alleged Blackmail (visegradinsight.eu)

• Foreign Minister Macinka allegedly sent Signal messages threatening to 'destroy' President Pavel.
• President Pavel accused Macinka of blackmail and expects a criminal investigation.
• The crisis emerged from tensions since the October 2025 elections and threatens political stability.

"Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka is accused of sending threatening Signal messages to President Petr Pavel's advisor. President Pavel called it blackmail and expects a criminal investigation. An interview with Pavel Havlíček from AMO analyzes the deepening political crisis."