Disagreements over next year’s budget are emerging within the Czech governing coalition. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová’s plan for a significant budget deficit is facing resistance from coalition partners. Previously, both the SPD and Motorist parties campaigned on promises of reducing the national debt, even while later accepting further borrowing. While these smaller parties initially agreed to continued debt, they are now questioning the scale of the proposed deficit. The conflict highlights tensions within the coalition regarding fiscal policy and spending priorities. The situation suggests potential challenges in passing the budget and maintaining coalition unity.