US EditionThe new Czech government of populist prime minister Babiš survives parliamentary no-confidence vote
The coalition government retained power with only 84 opposition votes for dismissal in a 200-seat chamber amid disputes over a controversial minister nominee.
- On Wednesday the new Czech government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babia survived a no-confidence vote, with only 84 opposition lawmakers supporting dismissal in the 200-seat lower house.
- The dispute began when President Petr Pavel refused to appoint Motorists nominee Filip Turek as environment minister due to Facebook posts deemed racist, homophobic and sexist, making it a constitutional flashpoint.
- Macinka refused to apologize, and Babia rejected calls to dismiss him despite accusations of constitutional violations and threats to block Pavel at the NATO summit this year.
- Tens of thousands rallied Sunday in support of the president; after the Wednesday meeting, Pavel said his decision was final and Babia said the issue was over for him.
- On Dec. 15 Pavel swore in Babia and the new three-party government, which allied with Freedom and Direct Democracy and the Motorists and aims to steer the country away from supporting Ukraine and some EU policies.
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Czech Political Turmoil: President and Prime Minister Clash over Minister Appointment
The Czech government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has survived a no-confidence vote after a controversy involving President Petr Pavel's refusal to appoint a minister linked to racist and homophobic posts. Despite the tension, the government's coalition agenda aims to distance Czech policy from EU regulations.
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The new Czech government of populist prime minister Babiš survives parliamentary no-confidence vote
The new Czech government of populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has survived a no-confidence vote in the Czech Parliament.
The opposition did not have enough votes for the resignation of the coalition cabinet
The political attack failed, as the Czech opposition's no-confidence motion against the three-party coalition government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis failed in parliament.
Andrej Babis' government remains in power after no-confidence vote in Czech parliamentThe Czech parliament's lower house has rejected an opposition proposal to dismiss the coalition led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis. The no-confidence motion failed to win support, with only 84 votes, allowing the current cabinet to remain in power.
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