The president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has signed an amendment to the criminal code that criminalizes the promotion of communist propaganda, equating it with Nazi ideology. The law allows for prison sentences of up to five years for promoting movements that suppress human rights or incite hatred. The Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia condemned the law as politically motivated, expressing concerns about its impact on legitimate political parties. The party currently holds no seats in parliament but has a chance to return in upcoming elections. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)