Pears and apples do not make plums together. There are some voices saying that KDU-ČSL rejected the offer of the Mayors and TOP 09 to jointly stand for the European Parliament elections. Instead of the opposition getting together and acting united, it falls apart and is unable to agree on anything. However, some interpretations are inaccurate, and others are completely manipulative. How it really is with the so-called inability of KDU-ČSL to agree with others, you can read here. The decision to have separate candidates for the European Parliament election was based on 4 serious reasons:

Honoured delegates, ladies and gentlemen,

On behalf of the Czech Christian Democrats, I would like to address this very important congress. Influence in the European Parliament means influence in the European Commission, and this has a direct impact on our nation states. If we are to succeed in the upcoming European Parliament elections, our house must be built on rock and our kingdom must not be divided. It is not enough to elect a Spitzenkandidat.