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Babiš Returns as Czech PM Amid Controversy and Coalition

12/9/2025

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Andrej Babiš (the Czech Prime Minister) was sworn in on December 9, 2025 as the Czech Republic's leader.
He leads a coalition with Freedom and Direct Democracy and Motorists for Themselves, holding 108 of 200 seats.
Babiš, who served from 2017 to 2021, aims to prioritize Czech interests, possibly shifting Ukraine policy.
He faces EU subsidies fraud allegations but maintains innocence and vows to divest from businesses to avoid conflicts.

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Story summary

Andrej Babiš (the Czech Prime Minister) was sworn in on December 9, 2025 as the Czech Republic's leader.
He leads a coalition with Freedom and Direct Democracy and Motorists for Themselves, holding 108 of 200 seats.
Babiš, who served from 2017 to 2021, aims to prioritize Czech interests, possibly shifting Ukraine policy.
He faces EU subsidies fraud allegations but maintains innocence and vows to divest from businesses to avoid conflicts.