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Babiš’s ANO Leads Czech Vote, Short of a Majority

The result sets up complex coalition bargaining under a president who will decide who gets the first attempt to form a government.

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Overview

  • With about 90% of districts counted, ANO is near 36%, ahead of Spolu around 22% and STAN near 11%, according to official data.
  • Projections from CNN Prima News point to six parties entering the 200-seat lower house, leaving ANO without an absolute majority and the incumbent bloc losing its edge.
  • A new Motorists party and the far-right Freedom and Direct Democracy are on track to win seats, making smaller parties potential kingmakers.
  • An ANO-led cabinet could recalibrate Czech support for Ukraine after Babiš campaigned for halting weapons deliveries and focusing on domestic priorities.
  • CTK reported higher turnout than in 2021, and authorities confirmed e‑ID authentication overloads during the two-day vote that also introduced postal ballots from abroad.