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Czech elections: Babiš will pave his own way in the EU, observers say

According to European political observers, if Babiš is confirmed as the next Czech PM, Brussels could be in for a stronger central European alliance with Orbán and Fico. However, they believe the billionaire-turned-politician will remain pragmatic when it comes to the EU and supporting Ukraine.

Czech Republic

Babiš pledges loyalty to Europe as Czech coalition talks begin

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babiš won the Czech Republic's parliamentary elections according to partial results on Saturday.

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EU Liberals dealt a new blow after Babiš pulls out his seven MEPs

The sudden exit of the ANO party further weakens Renew Europe and its traditional role of kingmaker in the European Parliament.

Czech Republic

Petr Pavel wins Czech presidential race with record turnout

Retired general Petr Pavel secured a million more votes than his opponent Andrej Babis to win the Czech presidential election. There was record turnout for the second round of voting.

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Czech Republic

Andrej Babiš defeated: Is this the end of Czech populism?

Could the billionaire former PM still mount a political comeback, or is this the end of the road for his foray into populist politics?

Czech Republic

Czech Republic casts final ballots in runoff election for president

Voters in the Czech Republic head to the polls in a presidential runoff between retired NATO general Petr Pavel and billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis.

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Czech Republic heads to polls for runoff for president

A retired army general and a populist billionaire are battling it out in a runoff election for president of the Czech Republic.

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Czech presidential candidate Pavel denies reports of his own death

After fake text messages were sent out on behalf of Pavel's team, the presidential candidate had to take to social media to assure the public he was still alive.

Czech Republic

Former Czech PM Babiš backpedals after 'anti-NATO' comments spark ire

Babiš, who is facing former general Petr Pavel in a presidential election run-off next weekend, said on Sunday he would not send troops to Poland or the Baltics in case of Russian invasion.

Czech Republic

Police investigate bizarre Czech texts allegedly sent by candidate

Petr Pavel, a retired army general and presidential candidate, has been facing attacks from the opposition.

Czech Republic

Babis faces stiff competition in Czech Republic presidential election

Former Czech Republic PM Andrej Babis is taking on economist Danuse Nerudova and retired army Gen. Petr Pavel as well as five other candidates in the Czech Republic presidential election. Zeman was the first president elected by popular vote. His second and final five-year term expires in March.

Czech Republic

Czech voters head to the polls to choose their next president

Three challengers appear to be in serious contention for victory, including former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, retired army chief Petr Pavel and career academic Danuše Nerudová.

Czech Republic

Voting starts in Czech presidential elections

Eight candidates are battling it out to become the next president of the Czech Republic, with billionaire businessman Andrej Babis the favourite according to pollsters.

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Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis faces fraud trial

"I don't feel guilty," Babis said in his opening statement. "I'm innocent."

Czech Republic

Andrej Babis: Former Czech PM loses secret police collaboration case

The populist billionaire is alleged to have worked as an agent of the former Czechoslovakia secret police.

Czech Republic

Former Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš to face trial for fraud

Babis denies any wrongdoing and has repeatedly said the allegations against him were politically motivated.