Overview

• President Petr Pavel said the post‑election consultations have not yet produced a clear government plan that could command a majority.
• ANO leader Andrej Babiš has opened coalition talks with SPD and the Motorists, a trio that would control 108 of 200 seats if they agree to govern together.
• Czech media report the inaugural session of the new Chamber of Deputies is slated for early November, creating a window for negotiations.
• Outlets in Prague predict Babiš is likely to receive the eventual mandate to form a cabinet, though no appointment has been made.
• During talks, Babiš told Idnes that an SPD representative could take the Speaker’s post if a coalition deal is reached.