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Right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš sworn in as Czech Republic's new prime minister

The new coalition is set to follow Hungary and Slovakia and shift the Czech Republic away from supporting Ukraine in Russia's nearly four-year war.

Euronews

Thousands in Slovakia and Czech Republic rally against leaders on Velvet Revolution anniversary

The Velvet Revolution in 1989 brought an end to decades of Soviet-dominated communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia, which peacefully split into two nations in 1993.

Euronews

Kyiv’s European allies debate ways of keeping the cash flowing to Ukraine but the picture on the battlefield is grim

The EU is considering a range of options as it tries to work out how to continue to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. There are three mechanisms presently under consideration. One is using Russia’s frozen assets to back a loan of €140 billion (£124 billion). Another is borrowing the money…

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Czech election winner Andrej Babiš signs coalition deal with right-wing fringe parties

The announcement comes after the Czech Republic’s president asked Babiš to form a new government after his party's victory in last month’s parliamentary elections.

Euronews

Czech populist's comeback a win for politics of pragmatism in shifting Europe

The Czech Republic's parliamentary elections returned Andrej Babis and his populist ANO movement to power, marking a decisive break from the outgoing government and reflecting a broader trend within the European Union. As the billionaire looks for partners on the right to secure a majority, anti-corruption activist David Ondracka, former…

Radio France Internationale

Czech elections: Babiš will pave his own way in the EU, observers say

According to European political observers, if Babiš is confirmed as the next Czech PM, Brussels could be in for a stronger central European alliance with Orbán and Fico. However, they believe the billionaire-turned-politician will remain pragmatic when it comes to the EU and supporting Ukraine.

Euronews

Babiš pledges loyalty to Europe as Czech coalition talks begin

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babiš won the Czech Republic's parliamentary elections according to partial results on Saturday.

Euronews

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Andrej Babiš to hold talks with other Czech parties on forming government

Billionaire faces tricky task trying to secure enough support to become PM after ANO wins elections without majority

The Guardian - UK

Babis Pledges Loyalty To Europe As Czech Government Talks Begin

Czech billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis vowed loyalty to Europe as he met the president to start talks on a new government Sunday, a day after his movement topped a national vote.

International Business Times

'Trumpist' billionaire wins Czech election, spelling shift on Ukraine

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis won this weekend's general election in the Czech Republic, official results showed, though his party fell short of an overall majority. His victory, based partly on campaign promises to halt aid to Ukraine, puts the country on course for tense relations with both Kyiv…

Radio France Internationale

Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election

With Babiš’s victory the Czech Republic looks set to join Hungary and Slovakia in refusing support for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Andrej Babiš' ANO movement wins Czech parliamentary elections

The billionaire former prime minister defeated a pro-Western coalition led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala to emerge victorious in Saturday's ballot.

Euronews

Czechs Head To Polls With Billionaire Ex-premier Tipped To Come First

Czechs will cast ballots on Friday and Saturday in a general election which the party of self-described "Trumpist" Andrej Babis is expected to top, though without getting a majority.

International Business Times

Czechs head to polls with billionaire ex-premier tipped to come first

Czechs will cast ballots on Friday and Saturday in a general election which the party of self-described "Trumpist" Andrej Babis is expected to top, though without getting a majority.

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The Guardian - UK

East or west? Czechs split over where possible return of ‘Trumpist’ could lead

Former populist PM Andrej Babiš is eyeing a triumphant comeback days before the country goes to the polls

The Guardian - UK

Will pivotal election turn Czech Republic into another anti-EU agitator?

ANO party, led by former PM Andrej Babiš, is leading polls and may form a Eurosceptic and pro-Russia coalition

The Independent UK

Former Czech populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis attacked at a rally ahead of October elections

Former Czech populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been hospitalized after an attack at a rally ahead of next month's parliamentary elections

The Independent UK

Czech coalition government faces a parliamentary no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandal

The Czech coalition government has faced a parliamentary no-confidence vote over a bitcoin-related scandal

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5 indie art spaces in African cities worth knowing more about

Independent art spaces are collectives of artists (and others) who club together to set up a communal space – often in former industrial sites and more affordable parts of the city – to further their practice. These spaces are DIY art institutions, if you like, that operate largely under the…

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Czechs Vote In Senate Runoff, ANO Dominates

Czech Senate elections: ANO party gains, ruling coalition holds majority. Pirates party exits Cabinet over leadership trust issues.

Radio France Internationale

Hungary's Orban forms new EU parliament group ahead of rotating presidency

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday announced the formation of a new EU parliamentary alliance with Austria's far-right party and the Czech centrist group of ex-premier Andrej Babis. This comes on the eve of Hungary taking over the rotating presidency of the EU.

Reuters

Czech government survives no-confidence vote

The Czech government survived an opposition attempt to overthrow it in a no-confidence vote, a widely expected outcome of the motion which the cabinet had called a publicity stunt related to the country's presidential election.

Reuters

Czech presidential election pits combative ex-PM against ex-general

The Czech Republic's presidential election this weekend pits a retired general, a billionaire ex-prime minister and an economics professor in a battle to replace Milos Zeman, the retiring heavyweight of the country's post-communist era.

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