The Urbanist Agenda Czechia's Insane Pro-Car Political Party (w/Adam Something)
Nov 21, 2025
In this discussion, Adam Something, a YouTuber and urbanism commentator, dives into Czechia's newly formed "Motorists for Themselves" party. He reveals its deep ties to far-right agendas and fossil fuel funding. The duo explores the party's anti-environmental stance and its push for pro-car policies that undermine urban bike infrastructure. Adam also shares insights on the challenges and plans for high-speed rail in Czechia, emphasizing the need for practical and sustainable transport solutions over flashy projects.
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Billionaire-Funded Far‑Right Rise
- Motorists For Themselves rose to 6.8% by combining bombastic branding with massive funding from a far-right institute.
- The party functions as a billionaire-funded political vehicle rather than a genuine grassroots car movement.
Policy Influence Outpaces Vote Share
- The party secured ministries that can influence environmental policy despite small net gains in far‑right vote share.
- Funding from a lignite billionaire effectively places allied actors into the Ministry of Environment.
Culture War Over Urban Policy
- Motorists For Themselves frames culture‑war grievances ("cyclo‑terrorists", "green communists") to mobilize supporters.
- Their platform emphasizes resisting perceived pro‑environment policies more than promoting concrete car policy.