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Andrej Babis Makes Comeback to Win Czech Election

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Andrej Babis Makes Comeback to Win Czech Election

Chairman of opposition “ANO” (YES) movement Andrej Babis reacts as he arrives at his election headquarters after most of the votes were counted in the parliamentary elections in Prague, Czech Republic, on Oct. 4, 2025. AP Photo/Petr David Josek

Former Prime Minister Andrej Babis is working to form a government after staging a political comeback to win the biggest share of the vote in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election this weekend.

Slovakian-born billionaire Babis did not achieve an overall majority, but won the election with pledges to end military aid to Ukraine and to put the needs of the Czech people first.

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