2025 Social Democracy (Czech Republic) leadership election
13 December 2025
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An election for the leader of Social Democracy (SOCDEM) was held on 13 December 2025 due to the resignation of the incumbent Jana Maláčová.
Background
Since the 2021 parliamentary election, the party had internal clashes. In 2024, Jana Maláčová was elected leader. After complicated negotiations, SOCDEM joined Stačilo! and multiple prominent members like Martin Netolický, Jiří Dienstbier Jr., Michal Šmarda and Petr Vícha left the party in protest. Maláčová resigned after the alliance failed to meet the 5% threshold in the 2025 parliamentary election. Petr Pavlík was backed by former prime minister Vladimír Špidla, while Jiří Nedvěd was supported by the incumbent leadership.[1][2]
Candidates
- Jiří Nedvěd, deputy leader and leader of the Central Bohemian branch
- Petr Pavlík, former leader of the Prague branch
- Petr Hůla, Prague 12 Councillor
Expressed interest
- Lukáš Blaschko
- Miloslav Čihák
- Jan Tichý
Endorsements
- Vladimír Špidla, former Prime Minister
- Lukáš Blaschko
Voting
Voting was held on 13 December 2025. 133 delegates were present.[3]
| Candidate | Vote | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiří Nedvěd | 69 | 51.88 | ||
| Petr Pavlík | 47 | 35.34 | ||
| Petr Hůla | 12 | 9.02 | ||
| None of the above | 5 | 3.76 | ||
References
- ^ Kopecký, Josef (13 December 2025). "Přebírám odpovědnost a odcházím, řekla Maláčová. SOCDEM chce vést šest lidí". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Mafra. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ Lucovič, Matěj; Šindlerová, Denisa; Vašinová, Jolana (13 December 2025). "Maláčová je proti myšlence zvolit nové vedení SOCDEM jen na přechodnou dobu". ČT24 (in Czech). Czech Television. Czech News Agency. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Předsedou SOCDEM byl zvolen Jiří Nedvěd. Porazil tandem Pavlík-Špidla". Aktuálně.cz (in Czech). Economia. Czech News Agency. 13 December 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.