Czech Republic prepares to form new government: President Petr Pavel announces start of negotiations after high voter turnout
Amid the conclusion of parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, President Petr Pavel declared his intention to actively begin the process of forming a new government.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the President expressed sincere gratitude to citizens for high participation — nearly 69%, which indicates deep public interest in the country’s future and desire for change.
He emphasized that the election results clearly point to the country’s pro-Western orientation, endorsing the victory of the ANO movement, which secured the most votes.
According to laws, Pavel announced that starting the next day, he would commence negotiations with political forces that crossed the electoral threshold — particularly parties capable of forming a stable coalition to govern the country.
The head of state expects the newly formed government not only to ensure stability but also to effectively address critical issues related to economy, security, and European integration.
Preliminary results show that the victory was won by the ANO party led by former Prime Minister and billionaire Andrej Babiš, which received 34.7% of the votes.
The second place was taken by the Spolu coalition, with 23.2%.
Although ANO became the largest political force in the parliament with 200 seats, it did not achieve an absolute majority and now plans to work in a coalition format, engaging several smaller parties to support government decisions.
Meanwhile, a leading candidate and former Prime Minister also faced political and media scrutiny over allegations of fraud and pro-Russian statements.
Known for his pro-Russian stance and criticism of Western sanctions, the politician stated that his goal is to form a government that will maintain European Union and NATO unity while emphasizing support for European and pro-European values.
The election campaign was marked by tense debates on foreign policy, especially regarding support for Ukraine, with the former Prime Minister claiming that if elected, his government would stop supplying ammunition to Ukraine.
Overall, these elections have become a central political event in the Czech Republic, shaping the country’s international ambitions and internal political stability.