In the race for the Senate seat representing Prague 1 and parts of Prague 7, two notable candidates have emerged: Jan Čižinský, a prominent mayor of Prague 7 and founder of the political movement 'Praha sobě,' and Jiří Padevět, a well-known writer and publisher. This contest is particularly significant since it could signal a deeper division between the ODS (Civic Democratic Party) and the KDU-ČSL (People's Party), who have been allies within the Prague city hall. The potential fallout from this rivalry raises questions about their future collaboration in the political landscape of Prague.

Jan Čižinský has a long-standing connection with the People's Party, having first run as an independent under their banner in 2003 and eventually becoming a member. His political journey saw him serving as a member of the parliament before founding his own movement. Despite this, recent developments suggest that he may leverage his growing influence to lure the People's Party away from their current alliance with ODS, particularly with his candidacy for the Senate. The support from the People's Party for Čižinský's Senate bid indicates a shift in local political dynamics and the growing appeal of his independent platform.