Andrej Babis’ right-wing ANO party has signed a coalition deal with the Euroskeptic SPD and the Motorists party
Andrej Babis’ ANO party has signed a coalition agreement with two smaller parties in the Czech Republic, enabling the right-wing politician, who has been critical of aid to Kiev, to form a new government.
ANO won around 35% of the vote in last month’s parliamentary election, becoming the largest party but falling short of a majority.
It opened talks with far-right anti-EU Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) and the Euroskeptic Motorists party, which took around 8% and 7% respectively. The three formally signed a coalition deal on Monday.
According to Czech media, the coalition will control 108 of the 200 seats in the Czech Chamber of Deputies. The deal also divides cabinet posts, confirming that the next prime minister will come from ANO – allowing Babis to return to the role he held from 2017 to 2021 – while the SPD will nominate the next speaker of parliament.
ANO will reportedly oversee nine ministries, including finance, industry, health, labor, education, interior, regional development, and justice. The SPD will run defense, agriculture, and transport, and the Motorists will oversee foreign affairs, culture, environment, and health.
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