Eva Kostolanska, formerly a lawyer at the Office of the Ombudsman and the Children’s Ombudsman, has officially assumed office as the Czech Ombudsperson. She succeeds Stanislav Křeček, who served as Ombudsman from 2020 until 2026.

“I am taking on the role of Ombudswoman with the awareness that behind every complaint is a real human story. I want people to know that they do not have to face their problems alone and that they can find both understanding and assistance at the Ombudsman’s Office,” said Eva Kostolanská.

In the second round of voting, Eva Kostolanská received the support of 93 MPs, becoming the fifth Ombudperson in the history of the Czech Republic. 

The leadership of the Office of the Ombudsman and the Children’s Ombudsman is now complete. Alongside Ombudsperson Eva Kostolanská, it consists of Children’s Ombudsman Martin Beneš and Deputy Ombudsman and Deputy Children’s Ombudsman Vít Alexander Schorm.