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Czech Elections: Babis Leads Polls Amid Security Concerns

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Czechs vote on 13- amid security worries and fears of Russian meddling. Andrej Babis, 71, is likely to form the next government. He promises not to leave the EU or NATO. Babis may need allies from fringe parties to form a coalition. Some potential partners want referendums on leaving the EU and NATO. ANO party opposes this idea. Security experts warn of Russian disinformation campaigns against the Czech Republic. The current pro-Western stance may change after the elections. To vote, citizens must go to their assigned polling station and show valid ID. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 08:46 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Czechs vote on 13- amid security worries and fears of Russian meddling
  • Andrej Babis, 71, is likely to form the next government
  • He promises not to leave the EU or NATO