Sviták is likely to replace Půta at the helm of the Liberec Region

Jan Sviták is expected to succeed Martina Půta as the governor of the Liberec Region after Půta's election to the Senate. Sviták plans to resign from his parliamentary position to focus on the governorship. His candidacy was approved by the SLK council, where he received the most votes among three candidates. Sviták emphasized the importance of not holding multiple positions simultaneously, especially as governor. The regional council will elect the new governor in December.

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