"The government is like an alcoholic," said Kupka. ODS is looking for savings and wants to break the tax taboo.

The Czech Parliament is debating the 2027 state budget, which proposes a deficit of 386 billion CZK. Both government and opposition leaders express dissatisfaction with the budget. The ODS party suggests measures to reduce the deficit by 100 billion CZK, including a controversial tax on still wine. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová defends the budget as credible and investment-focused, despite acknowledging the high deficit. ODS leaders criticize the government's spending plans, likening them to irresponsible financial behavior. They plan to propose amendments to the budget during discussions.