Babiš Faces Post-Election Questions About Support in Prague…

Babiš Faces Post-Election Questions About Support in Prague and Průhonice

15.10.2026 07:00 HotInfo

Andrej Babiš found himself at the center of debates about the results of the ANO movement after the Senate and municipal elections, especially in Prague. Also at issue are his political prospects and his support in the municipality of Průhonice in Praha-west, where the prime minister lives and where he did not vote for ANO in the elections. In the municipality, his expected victory once again did not materialize.

The election results became the main topic of political commentary and discussions. The Senate and municipal elections, which took place over the weekend, are being discussed as a possible beginning of the end for Andrej Babiš. Election assessments also include claims that not only did the ANO movement fail, but so did ODS. forum24.cz ↗

Attention is also being drawn to four Senate runoffs in Cheb, Česká Lípa, Plzeň, and Hradec Králové. The campaigns in these districts were accompanied by disputes over billboards, public appearances by candidates, and sharp criticism among opposition parties. Their results could affect the future balance of power in the Senate. irozhlas.cz ↗

After the municipal elections, Babiš appeared at a press conference where he also commented on the results in Prague. His positions became the subject of further political criticism and commentary. Prague thus remains one of the places where ANO's actual strength and Babiš's ability to maintain voter support will be assessed. forum24.cz ↗

Further developments will mainly be shown by post-election negotiations, the allocation of Senate positions, and the reactions of individual parties to the results. At the same time, the elections raised the question of whether this is a one-time setback or a broader shift in political support.