"Czech Trump" Andrej Babis Wins Election, Returns As PM In Latest Euro Populist Revolt

[mountaineer]

"Czech Trump" Andrej Babis Wins Election, Returns As Prime Minister In Latest European Populist Revolt
by Tyler Durden
Saturday, Oct 04, 2025 - 11:20 PM
Zero Hedge

Billionaire Andrej Babis's ANO party won the Czech Republic's general parliamentary election on Saturday, and is set to return as prime minister to the central European country, raising the prospect of yet another splinter government within the EU bloc that would boost Europe's populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine. It was also another booming stamp of disapproval for the EU's policies.

An ebullient Babis, also known as the Czech Trump - for being a septuagenarian billionaire campaigning on a populist message and passing out red caps to ardent supporters - told supporters that ANO would seek a one-party cabinet but would talk with two small parties - including the far-right SPD - for support as his party will lack an outright majority. He again rejected accusations that his win would make the central European nation a less reliable European Union and NATO partner.

"We want to save Europe ... and we are clearly pro-European and pro-NATO," Babis told reporters. ...

[mountaineer]

Needless to say, the Associated Press takes a dimmer view, complete with buzz words.

PRAGUE (AP) — Billionaire Andrej Babiš became another populist leader in Central Europe to stage a political comeback by winning big in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election, according to nearly complete results Saturday.

That result could steer the country away from supporting Ukraine and toward Hungary and Slovakia, which have taken a pro-Russian path. ...

With the victory, Babiš would join the ranks of Prime Ministers Viktor Orbán of Hungary and Robert Fico of Slovakia, whose countries have refused to provide military aid to Ukraine, continue to import Russian oil and oppose European Union sanctions on Russia. ...

He joined forces with his friend Orbán last year to create a new alliance in the European Parliament, the “Patriots for Europe,” to represent hard-right groups, a significant shift from the liberal Renew group that Babiš previously belonged to.

The Patriots are united by anti-migrant rhetoric, a critical stance toward EU policies tackling climate change, and the protection of national sovereignty. ...

https://apnews.com/article/czech-parliamentary-election-ukraine-babis-fiala-d6b63b1909f909a7c5a3b059a6ff7d12

[GtHawk]

Needless to say, the Associated Press takes a dimmer view, complete with buzz words.https://apnews.com/article/czech-parliamentary-election-ukraine-babis-fiala-d6b63b1909f909a7c5a3b059a6ff7d12

Boy they sure hate that devil Orban, how dare he be concerned about his people and his country. Worst of all he is a bad influence on other countries and their leaders, causing them to turn away from the EU group think and also care for their countries and people first🤔 where have I heard that concept promoted before?