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200,000 Protest in Prague Against Babiš's Coalition Threatening Democracy

3/21/2026

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On March 21, 2026, about 200,000 people protested in Prague against Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
Demonstrators said Babiš's coalition with extreme parties threatens democracy and shifts support from Ukraine.
They criticized a proposed law they say would limit personal freedoms and control public broadcasters.
Parliament rejected a motion to lift Babiš's immunity in a $2 million fraud case, delaying the trial until after 2029.
Organizers say further protests are expected.

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On March 21, 2026, about 200,000 people protested in Prague against Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
Demonstrators said Babiš's coalition with extreme parties threatens democracy and shifts support from Ukraine.
They criticized a proposed law they say would limit personal freedoms and control public broadcasters.
Parliament rejected a motion to lift Babiš's immunity in a $2 million fraud case, delaying the trial until after 2029.
Organizers say further protests are expected.