In the recent Czech parliamentary elections, billionaire businessman Andrej Babis' populist ANO party emerged victorious, garnering just under 35% of the vote and winning 80 seats in the 200-seat lower house. Although this marks an increase from 72 seats in the previous election, Babis will need to form a coalition to secure a majority. He has initiated discussions with two right-wing eurosceptic parties, the Motorists for Themselves and the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party. Babis has expressed a preference for governing alone but acknowledges the necessity of alliances. His administration is expected to challenge EU emissions targets and alter military support for Ukraine, having previously criticized the current government's approach. Babis' acceptance speech highlighted his ambition to make the Czech Republic a leading nation in the EU, while also addressing concerns about transparency in military aid initiatives.