Andrej Babis

Andrej Babis founded the ANO (Action of Dissatisfied Citizens) party, a populist political movement. The party quickly gained popularity by campaigning against corruption and for economic reform. ANO became a major force in Czech politics, winning seats in the 2013 parliamentary election.

Andrej Babis was appointed Prime Minister of the Czech Republic after ANO won the 2017 parliamentary election. He formed a minority government with support from the Communist Party. His premiership was marked by economic growth but also by conflicts of interest and legal troubles.

Babis was charged with fraud related to the misuse of EU subsidies for his farm, the Stork's Nest. The case involved allegations that he illegally obtained a 2 million euro subsidy for small businesses. He was acquitted in 2019, but the case damaged his reputation.

Babis resigned as Prime Minister after ANO lost the 2021 parliamentary election to a coalition of center-right parties. He remained as a caretaker prime minister until a new government was formed. His resignation ended his four-year tenure.

Babis ran for President of the Czech Republic but lost in the runoff to Petr Pavel. His campaign focused on anti-establishment rhetoric and opposition to EU migration policies. The defeat marked a setback for his political ambitions.