US EditionIn Czech Republic, EU-Skeptic Ex-PM Babis Eyes Comeback in Parliamentary Polls
- A parliamentary election in the Czech Republic may result in the return of Andrej Babis, who is predicted to receive over 30% of the vote, surpassing the pro-Western coalition led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
- Czech President Petr Pavel anticipates a "very different setup of the government" after the elections, with Babis' campaign pledging to prioritize Czech citizens over foreign support.
- Babis criticizes current government spending on Ukraine aid, emphasizing the need for funds to benefit Czechs, stating, "We don't have the money here for our people. Our programme is for a better life for Czech citizens... We are not in Ukraine.
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According to all forecasts, the center-right, currently opposition Action of Dissatisfied Citizens (ANO) movement is the most likely candidate in the Czech parliamentary elections. A victory for the party's leader, Andrej Babis, could not only transform domestic politics, but also give new impetus to the V4 cooperation in Central Europe.
The multimillionaire Andrej Babis, known as the Czech Trump for his business and populist style, has many options to return to power as prime minister in a second term, as his American model. The tycoon takes part as a favorite in the legislative elections that began this Friday and closes this Saturday in the Czech Republic, with 30% support in the polls, 10 points ahead of the center-right SPOU coalition led by Petr Fiala. That he can govern w…
He is a scandal-ridden multi-billionaire who is leading the polls ahead of the Czech election. With Andrej Babis, Brussels risks facing yet another Eurosceptic in Central Europe. Support for Ukraine is also at stake.
The former Prime Minister wants to take over the country's leadership, promising more social justice and reducing aid to Ukraine. Faced with the prosecution of fraud, this billionaire is also being criticized for his past under the communist dictatorship. - Czech Republic: Andrej Babis, a trompist billionaire at the gates of power (International).
"Czech Trump" prepares for return in elections
As you read this, the Czech Republic is heading into an election that could shift the foreign policy of one of Ukraine’s staunchest backers in the EU.The frontrunner in pre-election polls, with about 30% support, is populist billionaire Andrej Babiš, a former Prime Minister who was in power from 2017 to 2021. Babiš, whose ANO party (which stands for “Action of Dissatisfied Citizens” but also spells the Czech word for “Yes”) has shifted rightward…
The Czech Republic is holding elections on Friday and Saturday, and according to polls, right-wing politician Andrej Babiš will win the post of Prime Minister. Politiken paints a portrait of the colorful billionaire.
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