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Czechia’s new populist coalition vows to build 'another Europe'

Three right-wing populist parties in Czechia announced on Monday, November 3, the formation of a governing coalition, declaring their aim to build "another Europe" — a bloc of "sovereign national states," DW reports.

Andrej Babiš, the billionaire leader of the ANO party and former Prime Minister (2017-2021), is slated to become the new Czech Prime Minister.

Babiš has stated his intention to present the new cabinet by mid-December, a timeline crucial for finalizing the Czechia state budget for 2026.

The New Eurosceptic and Anti-Migration Alliance

The eurosceptic coalition includes ANO, the nationalist and anti-migration party "Freedom and Direct Democracy" (SPD), and the "Motorists for Themselves" party. With 108 seats in the 200-member Chamber of Deputies, the alliance secures a decisive parliamentary majority for the populist government of Czechia.

The SPD is a fierce proponent of a referendum on Czechia's exit from the European Union, having centered its campaign on strong anti-migration rhetoric. Adding to the tension with Brussels, the Motorists party criticizes the EU's proposed phase-out of internal combustion engines.

This eurosceptic stance is formalized in their joint policy declaration, which underscores a core tenet: the European Union "does not have the right to impose on member states decisions that affect their internal sovereignty."

Prague Signals Radical Policy Shift on Ukraine

The incoming administration under Andrej Babiš has already signaled a major foreign policy reversal. Babiš announced his intention to halt the ammunition delivery program to Ukraine, currently coordinated by the Czech Republic. Crucially, he stated categorically that no state budget funding will be permitted for aid to Kyiv. "These resources must be earmarked for our citizens," affirmed the 71-year-old politician. However, despite his support for a more confrontational approach toward Brussels, Babiš does not align with the SPD's more extreme position calling for an EU exit referendum.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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