PM Fiala: Czech Salaries Will Match Germany’s in Eight Years

Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) recently claimed that his government is the most successful in the history of the Czech Republic.

Speaking on the holiday edition of Questions of Václav Moravec, Fiala expressed his intention to lead the coalition in the 2025 elections, seeking another term as prime minister.

According to Fiala, significant progress requires continuity.

“Four years were not enough,” he stated. “I need eight years. Then we will achieve salaries comparable to those in Germany, along with world-class universities and leading companies. Czechia will no longer be just an assembly plant.”

His ambitious vision, reported by Novinky, aims to bring the country’s economic standing closer to that of its wealthier neighbors, Germany and Austria.

Current Wage Disparities

The comparison between Czech and German wages starkly highlights the gap. According to Eurostat, the average gross annual salary in Germany exceeded €50,000 (approximately 1.2 million CZK) in 2022. This equates to a monthly salary of around 100,000 CZK. By contrast, the Czech average is barely half that figure, placing it below the European average.

Fiala acknowledged these challenges but remained optimistic, emphasizing the importance of continued reforms and investment. “We’ve started the transformation, but real results take time. It’s a long-term effort to reshape the economy,” he explained.

The prime minister also highlighted a few milestones his administration has achieved during its term.

He praised his government’s handling of the Ukrainian refugee crisis. “We faced an unprecedented situation, but we provided support and integrated refugees swiftly and efficiently,” Fiala said, emphasizing the Czech Republic’s role as a leader in addressing humanitarian challenges.

Fiala also highlighted a significant milestone: freeing the Czech Republic from reliance on Russian energy. “This was a critical step in ensuring the country’s energy security,” he explained, citing it as a response to growing geopolitical instability. The shift away from Russian energy, he noted, has positioned Czechia as more resilient in the face of global crises.

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