Motorists for Themselves (Czech: Motoristé sobě, abbreviation AUTO) is a Czech political party founded by František Matějka, a spokesperson of the Václav Klaus' Institute, for the 2022 Prague municipal election.[1]
Motorists for Themselves Motoristé sobě | |
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| Abbreviation | AUTO |
| Chairperson | Petr Macinka |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Preceded by | Independence Party of the Czech Republic |
| Ideology | Motorists' interests |
| Political position | Right-wing |
| National affiliation | Přísaha and Motorists |
| Colors | Blue |
| Prague City Assembly | 0 / 65
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| European Parliament | 0 / 21
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| Website | |
| https://motoristesobe.cz | |
History edit
2022 Prague municipal election edit
The party ran in Prague's 2024 municipal election, claiming opposition to parties such as the Pirates and Prague Together. Motorists promised making the Prague Metro free of charge,[2] greatly reducing the number of bike lines and reducing the funding of culture, investing the funds into transport infrastructure instead.[3][4] Macinka accused the Pirate-led coalition in the city of bullying of drivers and called them "green fanatics".[5]
Motorists gained 540,209 votes, reaching 2.29% of the total vote, thus missing on the 5% electoral threshold and winning zero seats in the Prague City Assembly.[6]
2024 European Parliament election edit
For the 2024 European Parliament election, the party was firstly considering a joint electoral list together with Svobodní.[7] However, the party later announced a coalition with the Přísaha movement, with their joint list being led by a former automobile racer Filip Turek.[8][9] The coalition wants to reverse the European Green Deal and the ban on sale of patrol and diesel cars starting from 2035. It also claims to stand against illegal immigration and the adoption of Euro as Czechia's national currency.
Election results edit
Prague municipal elections edit
| Year | Leader | Vote | Vote % | Seats | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Petr Macinka | 540,209 | 2.29% | 0 / 65
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7th |
European Parliament Elections edit
| Year | Leader | Vote | Vote % | Seats | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[a] | Filip Turek | TBA | TBA | 0 / 21
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TBA |
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ "Do voleb v Praze chce jít nová politická strana Motoristé sobě - Novinky". www.novinky.cz (in Czech). 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Strana Motoristé sobě chce v Praze metro zdarma - Novinky". www.novinky.cz (in Czech). 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Vachtl, S. přispěním Roberta Oppelta a regionálních redakcí, Jiří (2022-08-10). "Motoristé sobě i Praha bez chaosu. Strany sází na boj proti "cyklofanatikům"". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Václav Klaus mi řekl, ať to nepokazím, říká zakladatel nové strany Motoristé sobě | Domov". Lidovky.cz (in Czech). 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Prima, F. T. V. "Macinka: Piráti v Praze razí zelený fanatismus a chtějí nás vychovávat. Šikanují řidiče". CNN Prima NEWS (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Výsledky voleb | volby.cz". volby.cz. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Svobodní (2023-11-11). "Svobodní jednali o kandidátce do EP, jednají se stranou Motoristé sobě". Svobodní (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ ČTK, iDNES cz (2024-01-29). "Přísaha míří k evropským volbám s Motoristy, Šlachta má zálusk na křeslo v Senátu". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Šlachtova Přísaha půjde do eurovoleb společně s Motoristy sobě - Novinky". www.novinky.cz (in Czech). 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-04-14.