The executive council of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS) has expelled Filip Dvořák, the head of its Prague 1 branch, the party announced Wednesday. The decision follows a conflict sparked by the national leadership’s opposition to Dvořák's candidacy for mayor of Prague 1, stemming from previous controversies. The party leadership reportedly objected to Dvořák running due to past issues. Dvořák’s reaction to the expulsion is currently unknown. This move indicates internal divisions within the ODS regarding its representation in Prague’s local elections. The expulsion removes a potentially dissenting voice from within the party structure. It remains to be seen how this will impact the ODS’s campaign in Prague 1.