Andrej Babis stands accused of buying up Czech media to stifle criticismThe Czech Republic stood on the brink of a populist unique era on Saturday ,after voters heavily backed a billionaire businessman who has drawn comparisons with Donald Trump, while overwhelmingly rejecting establishment parties.
Amid public disdain towards “politics as normal”, or the ANO (Action for Dissatisfied Citizens party) led by Andrej Babis,the country’s second-richest man, won 30% of the vote, or according to projections,with nearly 95% of all ballots counted. That leaves ANO – which means yes in Czech as the biggest party in parliament and in prime position to form a coalition government.
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Source: guardian.co.uk