The Czech Republic’s ANO opposition party has initiated a no-confidence motion against the government, alleging neglect of duty regarding donated funds. The controversy stems from a $45 million Bitcoin donation to the government by convicted drug trafficker Tomas Jirikovsky. This move follows the resignation of Justice Minister Pavel Blazek amidst allegations of accepting the funds. ANO party accuses the current regime of failing to vet donations and demands the government’s resignation unless exceptional circumstances occur. The opposition party, with enough seats in parliament to trigger a no-confidence vote, believes this is the only viable option. The Czech PM has pledged to investigate the donation and acknowledged public concerns about potential abuse. Despite the controversy, the ruling coalition remains intact and insists on explanations from the government. 104 of the 200-seat parliament are held by the current regime. A no-confidence vote requires coalition partners to back it up. The opposition party argues that proper vetting should have been conducted before receiving funds from Jirikovsky. While the Justice Minister resigned and claimed he acted within legal guidelines, his actions remain under scrutiny. This situation has further fueled political tensions as the country prepares for an upcoming election in October. Jiri Pehe, NYU Prague Director, notes public doubt regarding Prime Minister Fiala’s awareness of the case. He states that many people will likely believe Fiala was involved despite his claims of being unaware.