Representatives of the South Moravian coalition did not take a favorable stance towards the Chinese spa in the debate

Brno – Representatives of the current coalition of the South Moravian Region today did not express a favorable stance towards the planned spa complex project in Pasohlávky near Brno, which is to be built by the Chinese company RiseSun, during a pre-election debate on Prima CNN News. Governor Jan Grolich (KDU-ČSL) stated that he did not vote for the sale of land to the Chinese investor in 2018. Councilor and leader of the Pirates Jana Holomčík Leitnerová said that she personally "does not like it." According to Deputy Governor František Lukl (STAN), it would be ideal for the region to have control over the project.

The sale of land for nearly 380 million without VAT was approved by the representatives in 2018. 52 representatives were in favor, none were against, and five opposition members withheld their votes. The construction, estimated to cost two billion crowns, received its zoning decision in 2022. Last year, President Petr Pavel stated during his visit to the region that he wants the investor to sell the land to Swiss funds. According to him, the region should buy back the land. This was also mentioned by Governor Grolich in today's debate. "It is rumored that the Chinese company might sell it," he said.

Since this summer, the investor has had a building permit. The company's director, Edward Xu, later wrote to ČTK that everything is proceeding according to plan. "We are currently focusing on preparing further administrative steps," he stated. Completion is expected in 2027. The complex is to be built opposite the therapeutic-rehabilitation institution Sanatorium Pálava, which the South Moravian Region is constructing for approximately 800 million crowns.

Holomčík Leitnerová mentioned during the debate today that she does not like it because China is a security threat to the Czech Republic. "However, the contract must be upheld. If the investor does not comply, we as a region would intervene," she noted. Lukl would welcome it if the Chinese withdrew from the project and it was under regional control. "It is a large area. It would be good if we kept a firm hand over it," he believes.