A recent survey shows that a quarter of people in the Czech Republic do not plan to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections in 2025.
The poll, conducted by the Median agency for Radiožurnál, also reveals that two-thirds of respondents intend to cast their vote. Among those who are most likely to vote, optimists dominate, with many believing that 2025 will be better than the current year.
According to the survey, young people aged 18 to 29 represent the largest group of likely voters. “This willingness decreases with age. In the group of people over 60, 57 percent expressed this intent,” says Vojtěch Dufek, a researcher from Median. “In contrast, the willingness to vote increases with a higher level of education.”
While 25% of respondents say they won’t vote, about 10% remain undecided. Key factors influencing voter turnout include politicians’ stances on significant social issues such as support for Ukraine and relations with the European Union. “For 64 percent of respondents who said they would or most likely would not go to the parliamentary elections, the important factor will be the politicians’ stance on resonant social issues,” Dufek explains.
Voter preferences also vary by gender, with 71% of men influenced by these issues, compared to 57% of women. For 58% of respondents, the election programs will be a decisive factor, while for half, the candidate’s leadership will play a crucial role.
The 2025 elections will introduce a new element: voting by mail will be permitted for voters abroad. Additionally, in-person voting will require confirmation through an electronic ID at the time of the election.
