Babiš's dispute with Brussels adds to developments in the…

Babiš's dispute with Brussels adds to developments in the Czech Chamber of Deputies

28.06.2026 12:00 HotInfo

The European Commission continues to monitor a possible conflict of interest involving Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, with previous reports indicating that Brussels' attention has also extended to the companies SynBiol and Hartenberg Holding. This is a continuation of the dispute in which the Commission asked Czech authorities for a clear clarification as to whether Babiš is in a conflict of interest. aktuality.sk ↗

Czech ministries did not send the requested assessment, but Czech authorities have already sent a response to the Commission's latest letter to Brussels. The issue primarily concerns companies from the Agrofert holding and the question of whether their ties to Babiš allow them to draw funds from the European budget. Political debate is also continuing over the proposed amendment to the conflict-of-interest law, which critics link to a possible impact on the standing of companies tied to Agrofert. SITA ↗

New developments in the Chamber of Deputies show that the governing coalition of ANO, SPD and Motoristé has pushed through a controversial change to the rules governing the employment of state officials. The approved law is intended to make it easier to replace state employees and bring their employment rules closer to the Labour Code. According to available information, it is set to replace the civil service act from November, and the opposition objects to it. pravda.sk ↗

The political context also includes a STEM poll for CNN Prima News, according to which the ANO movement would win the Chamber of Deputies elections with 32.2 percent of the vote. STAN would finish second with 13.5 percent, and Motoristé would also enter the Chamber. Further developments will depend on Brussels' reaction to the Czech response and on how the disputed laws play out in domestic politics. idnes.cz ↗