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Babis Faces Coalition Challenges Amid Polarized Elections

10/2/2025

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Andrej Babis (ANO) is a candidate to form a coalition government.
ANO is projected to win about 30% of the vote.
Analysts warn he may need fringe-party allies, potentially aligning policy with Hungary and Slovakia on Ukraine.
The campaign is polarized and violent, aided by Russian disinformation; President Petr Pavel will oversee government formation.

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Story summary

Andrej Babis (ANO) is a candidate to form a coalition government.
ANO is projected to win about 30% of the vote.
Analysts warn he may need fringe-party allies, potentially aligning policy with Hungary and Slovakia on Ukraine.
The campaign is polarized and violent, aided by Russian disinformation; President Petr Pavel will oversee government formation.