The Czech Republic appointed Eva Decroix as the new justice minister following the resignation of Pavel Blažek amid a bitcoin-related scandal. Blažek resigned after his ministry accepted a bitcoin donation from a convicted criminal, raising concerns over possible money laundering. Prime Minister Petr Fiala supports the investigation into the matter, emphasizing the impact on public trust in state institutions. Opposition parties are pushing for government resignation and a no-confidence vote, predicting significant changes in the upcoming parliamentary elections set for early October.
Blažek said he was not aware of any wrongdoing, but that he did not want the four-party coalition government led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala to be hurt by the scandal.
Decroix said she will order an independent investigation into the ministry's activities in the case.
Pavel said the 'public trust in the institutions and the state is at stake' over the scandal.
Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of the entire government and planning to call a parliamentary no-confidence vote.
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