US EditionA populist billionaire is the favorite in a Czech election that could shift stance on Ukraine and EU
Rising pro-Russian narratives on social media reach up to 9 million weekly views, risking a shift in Czech support for Ukraine amid October parliamentary elections.
- This coming week Czech voters head to ballot boxes in an election that could remove one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters as the war nears its four-year mark.
- A veteran politician, Andrej Babis has spent 15 years in Czech politics, courted populism, and helped build the Patriots for Europe network amid mass protests by a quarter of a million demonstrators.
- Research groups found nearly 300 anonymous TikTok accounts amplified pro‑Russian narratives and backed two coalitions pushing anti‑system agendas before the vote.
- If Babis governs, he plans to abandon the 3.5 million artillery shells initiative, which could draw the Czech Republic closer to Viktor Orban and Robert Fico, disrupting support for Ukraine.
- Polls put Andrej Babis and ANO at 30%, while Spolu and pro‑Western partners at 10-12%, making coalition math decisive for government formation.
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The election result could be crucial in defining the future course of the Czech Republic
Why a Trump-inspired billionaire could turn the Czech Republic against Ukraine
A parliamentary election in the Czech Republic this Friday and Saturday could see the nation diverge from the European mainstream, potentially aligning with the pro-Russian stances adopted by Hungary and Slovakia, and depriving Ukraine of a key ally.
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A populist billionaire is the favorite in a Czech election that could shift stance on Ukraine and EU
A parliamentary election in the Czech Republic on Friday and Saturday could shift the country away from supporting Ukraine.
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einnews.comCzech Elections Could Shift Country Away From Pro-European Path, Impacting Support For Ukraine
When Czech voters head to the ballot boxes this weekend, many fear the country may turn away from its pro-European path, taking away one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters as its battle to repel invading Russian forces nears a fourth year.
Populist Andrej Babiš could return to power after the election in the Czech Republic. Expert Marco Arndt explains the HNA's starting position.
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