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Babis Seeks Coalition Amidst Election Win Challenges

10/6/2025

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ANO, led by Andrej Babis, won 34.5% but lacks a majority.
Babis must form a coalition and seeks cabinet seats from allies.
He aims for a 108-seat, one-party government with anti-NATO SPD and Motorists.
He plans to reject EU carbon policies and focus on domestic issues.
Analyst Jan Charvat says a Motorists–SPD cabinet is likely, but negotiations will be hard.

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Story summary

ANO, led by Andrej Babis, won 34.5% but lacks a majority.
Babis must form a coalition and seeks cabinet seats from allies.
He aims for a 108-seat, one-party government with anti-NATO SPD and Motorists.
He plans to reject EU carbon policies and focus on domestic issues.
Analyst Jan Charvat says a Motorists–SPD cabinet is likely, but negotiations will be hard.