English Translation

h - 2 - Stellv. Reichsprotektor or the President of the Republic states that the Czechs would now be attracted to military service or at least a list of Czech labor battalions; with minor exceptions, the fundamental aversion of the Czech against every military service is repeatedly expressed. In particular, the Czech youth, which seems to be particularly important to the Germans, is often referred to as "dangerous". A large part of all discussions deal with the personal side of the government transformation and the expected consequences of the replacement in the individual departments, in particular the following opinions and thoughts should be emphasized: The appointment of the /-Oberführer Dr. Bertsch zun Minister for Economic Affairs and Labour is initially generally interpreted as meaning that a part of the superintendent of the Reichsprotektor has now been transferred directly into the Protectorate government. It is expected that this measure will be continued by the incorporation of numerous other German officials into the Protectorate administration, and that major changes in the economic structure and management of the Protectorates will be expected. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is often referred to as the most important position in the protectorate government. People fear, among other things, that in the future Czech workers, without even being asked for their will, would be forced to be transferred to other empires if necessary. In circles of trade and crafts one fears a preference of industry over the mentioned economic branches. It should be noted that Czech workers in various districts (especially Moravian) expressed a positive opinion on the establishment of Dr. Bertsch, as they hope to improve their social situation (increase in wages, equalization of German and Czech workers, etc.), and in the general public of the Czech Republic the appointment of Colonel A.D. Moravec ton Minister of Education is most discussed.