Source: US News & World Report
“Populist Czech billionaire Andrej Babis'[s] ANO party signed a coalition deal with fringe right-wing allies on Monday, moving closer to regaining power after winning a vote on promises of hiking spending and opposing EU climate and migration policies. Babis'[s] return to power with the fringe allies will strengthen the populist, anti-immigration and national sovereignty camp within the European Union that could weaken backing for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion. Babis, 71, served as prime minister from 2017-2021. He is joining forces with the Motorists party, which is sceptical about climate change, and the SPD party, which is against the EU and NATO. He has said he wants to form a government by mid-December.” (11/03/25)