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Czech Elections 2025: Babiš Leads Amid Economic Discontent

10/2/2025

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The Czech Republic will hold parliamentary elections on Oct 3-4, 2025, seen as pivotal for EU relations.
Andrej Babiš (ANO) leads polls and could form a coalition with smaller parties.
The Spolu alliance, led by Petr Fiala, aims to restore finances and curb debt.
Inflation and a cost-of-living crisis have driven dissatisfaction; just 15% are satisfied.

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The Czech Republic will hold parliamentary elections on Oct 3-4, 2025, seen as pivotal for EU relations.
Andrej Babiš (ANO) leads polls and could form a coalition with smaller parties.
The Spolu alliance, led by Petr Fiala, aims to restore finances and curb debt.
Inflation and a cost-of-living crisis have driven dissatisfaction; just 15% are satisfied.