Czech election stokes EU fears

A win for right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš, currently leading in Czech parliamentary polls, would strengthen the EU’s populist, anti-immigration camp and potentially undermine support for Ukraine

Czech voting intentions (%)

Action of Dissatisfied Citizens (ANO)
Populist party led by Andrej Babiš (above), prime minister from 2017-21, who has labelled himself “Trumpist” and founded Patriots for Europe in European Parliament with fellow far-right parties

ANO-led government would likely confront EU over climate and migration policies, scale back support for Ukraine, and align more often with Hungary’s Viktor Orbán

SPOLU (Together) coalition: Centre-right coalition led by Civic Democrats (ODS) of incumbent Prime Minister Petr Fiala (left)

Pledges to raise NATO defence spending and continue support for Ukraine

Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD)
Far-right party

The Mayors and Independents (STAN): Centrist movement, in goverment

Czech Pirate Party (Pirates): Progressive party

Motoristé sobě (Motorists for Themselves)
Right-wing, closest potential partner for ANO


Stacilo! (Enough!): Led by Communist Party

Others

29.3
20.5
13.4
11.7
10.1
5.9
5.5
3.6

STEM for CNN Prima NEWS survey of 1,400 people between Sep 20-26
Sources: Reuters, Politico, FT
Pictures: Newscom
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