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Czech Lawmakers Eye Prime Minister Babiš's Immunity in Fraud Case

3/5/2026

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Czech lawmakers will decide on lifting Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's immunity in a $2 million fraud case involving EU subsidies.
The Municipal Court may issue a verdict after previous acquittals were overturned due to insufficient evidence assessment.
Babiš, who has pleaded not guilty, claims the case is politically motivated and centers on the Stork’s Nest farm, which improperly received subsidies.
His former associate, Jana Nagyová, will also face retrial.
Babiš returned to power after his party formed a coalition opposing certain EU policies and supporting a shift away from backing Ukraine.

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Czech lawmakers will decide on lifting Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's immunity in a $2 million fraud case involving EU subsidies.
The Municipal Court may issue a verdict after previous acquittals were overturned due to insufficient evidence assessment.
Babiš, who has pleaded not guilty, claims the case is politically motivated and centers on the Stork’s Nest farm, which improperly received subsidies.
His former associate, Jana Nagyová, will also face retrial.
Babiš returned to power after his party formed a coalition opposing certain EU policies and supporting a shift away from backing Ukraine.