"We respect the right of assembly members to form a majority coalition. However, voters have a right to know why this particular option was chosen, what program the new leadership offers, and how it intends to fulfill its campaign promises. We believe that clear answers to these questions will be provided at the constituent session," says Václav Stránský, leader of 8žije and Praha sobě.
Doubts over the legally mandated session date
The date of the constituent assembly itself is raising questions. According to the Act on the Capital City of Prague, the constituent session must take place within 15 days of the expiry of the deadline for filing a court challenge regarding the validity of the elections or voting. Since no such motion was filed, the last possible legal date fell on November 9, 2026. However, Prague 8 has convened the constituent assembly for Wednesday, November 11.
The 8žije and Praha sobě alliance is therefore asking the district's outgoing leadership for an explanation of the grounds on which the session was called after this deadline, and whether all legal requirements were met.
"First and foremost, we expect transparency and respect for the rules from the new town hall. This should apply from its very inauguration. If the date of the session was set in compliance with the law, the district leadership should explain the circumstances to the public," states Václav Stránský.
The assembly session is public; citizens are welcome to speak
By law, all municipal assembly sessions in the Czech Republic are public, and citizens of the respective municipality are entitled to voice their questions regarding the agenda items.
"Citizens' interest in public affairs does not end with the elections. Indeed, their engagement in recent years has helped change many things in Prague 8. We trust that citizens will continue to monitor how the town hall makes decisions and will stay interested in how campaign promises are being fulfilled. We therefore invite everyone who cares about Prague 8, regardless of who they voted for," adds Václav Stránský.
The constituent session of the Prague 8 Borough Assembly takes place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Grand Hall of the White House (Velký sál Bílého domu), U Meteoru 6, Prague 8 – Libeň. The proceedings are open to the public and will also be available via a live online broadcast. The agenda includes, among other things, the election of the mayor, deputy mayors, and other members of the council.
The meeting is accessible to the public, and it will be possible to follow its live stream online.
Media Contact:
Václav Stránský, Lead Candidate
Vaclav.stransky@praha8.cz
+420 725 556 535