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Czech President Swears in Right-Wing Coalition, Opposes Ukraine Aid

12/16/2025

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Czech President Petr Pavel swore in a new right-wing coalition government on December 15, 2025, emphasizing EU and NATO membership.
The coalition includes ANO, Freedom and Direct Democracy, and the Motorists.
The bloc may align with Hungary and Slovakia in opposing Ukraine aid.
Andrej Babiš, leader of the ANO party, pledged to divest from Agrofert and opposes financing Ukraine from Russia’s frozen assets.

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Czech President Petr Pavel swore in a new right-wing coalition government on December 15, 2025, emphasizing EU and NATO membership.
The coalition includes ANO, Freedom and Direct Democracy, and the Motorists.
The bloc may align with Hungary and Slovakia in opposing Ukraine aid.
Andrej Babiš, leader of the ANO party, pledged to divest from Agrofert and opposes financing Ukraine from Russia’s frozen assets.