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Czech Populist Babis Eyes Power in Election but May Need Help From Extremes
Andrej Babis, 71, leads as voters shift away from a pro-Western coalition amid security concerns and fears of Russian interference, with his party opposing EU and NATO exit referendums.
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In the shadow of Ukraine, Gaza and absurdity, the Czech Berlusconi eyes PM role again
A fractured opposition and rising extremism could return billionaire ex-leader Andrej Babiš to power, and many fear illiberal measures will follow. What his comeback portends for Czech foreign relations – including with Israel – is less clear
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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The Czechs will vote on October 3 and 4, with results expected by Saturday evening. Andrej Babiš's party, ANO, is leading in the polls, but it will not be able to form a government on its own. There have been extremist parties in Czech politics for a long time, but they have never been able to form a government, now Babiš can let them in. Forecasts predict defeat for the ruling parties and pro-Western forces, so what can they trust? At the end o…
·Hungary
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
60% Left
L 60%
C 40%
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