The Czech government faced pressure as Parliament debated a no-confidence motion over a scandal tied to a Bitcoin donation. The Justice Ministry sold a crypto donation worth nearly 1 billion koruna ($47 million), triggering outrage over the donor's criminal record for drug offences.

Justice Minister Pavel Blazek resigned in May, stating he wanted to avoid further damage to the coalition. Prime Minister Petr Fiala accepted his resignation and praised him for acting responsibly.

Eva Decroix, also from the Civic Democratic Party, took over the post and announced an independent investigation into the ministry's donation handling.

Opposition leaders, including Andrej Babis of the ANO movement, accused the government of possibly laundering money. The organised crime unit is investigating, but the origin and reason for the Bitcoin donation remain unclear.

The four-party coalition still holds a majority, making it unlikely that the no-confidence motion will succeed. However, the affair arrives just months before crucial elections in October, with polls predicting a win for Babis.