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Post-Election Uncertainty: The Future of the Czech Government Remains in Flux

11-10-2021 10:50

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Europolitiche, Macro/Scenari, repubblica-ceca-babis-spolu-zeman-ex-cecoslovacchia-politica-europea-elezioni-ceche,

Post-Election Uncertainty: The Future of the Czech Government Remains in Flux

Nelle elezioni dell'8 e 9 ottobre 2021 la coalizione Spolu ha superato il partito Ano del premier Babis

EU/ENG - Following the general elections held on 8 and 9 October 2021, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has conceded defeat. His ANO ("Yes") movement polled at 27.13%, narrowly overtaken by the reformist coalition SPOLU ("Together") at 27.78%. Only two other political formations cleared the 5% electoral threshold: the alliance between the Pirate Party and the Mayors and Independents (PirStan), at 15.6%, and the Eurosceptic right-wing party SPD, at 9.56%.

In terms of parliamentary composition, SPOLU secured 71 seats, ANO 72, the PirStan alliance 37, and the SPD 20. SPOLU, led by Petr Fiala, brings together the Civic Democrats (ODS), TOP 09, and the Christian Democrats (KDU-ČSL). Conversely, Ivan Bartoš leads the PirStan cartel. Notably, both the Social Democrats (4.6%) and the Communists (3.6%) failed to cross the threshold, falling out of parliament entirely.

The 67-year-old Babiš appeared "surprised" by the outcome, noting that pre-election polls had projected ANO at a lower 22%. Despite the loss, the populist food magnate does not appear to be abandoning his bid for a new term. President Miloš Zeman has already indicated his intention to entrust Babiš with the mandate, and the outgoing Premier has expressed openness to negotiations with SPOLU to form a new executive.

The timing of Babiš’s meeting with Zeman—a close political ally—remains uncertain. The Czech President is suffering from a serious illness and has not appeared in public for some time. Originally scheduled for Sunday, 10 October, the meeting has been postponed until at least Wednesday. Prior to the vote, Babiš had led a minority government with the Social Democrats, tacitly supported by the Communist Party—the force that governed totalitarian Czechoslovakia from 1948 to 1989.

Under the constitution, the President holds the institutional authority to appoint the Prime Minister-designate. Should the President be incapacitated, these duties shift to the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies. This creates a complex scenario, as the SPOLU alliance leads only by a narrow margin. Zeman has stated his intention to begin the appointment process with the single party that received the most votes, rather than an electoral alliance. However, should SPOLU—the most-voted individual party grouping—join forces with the Pirate-Mayors alliance, the two blocs would control 108 of the 200 seats in the Czech Parliament, paving the way for a pro-European government.

 

European Unit @europolitiche.it* 

*Post-electoral political-institutional briefing – This text is a briefing note from our think tank and does not constitute a journalistic article.

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EU/ITA - Il primo ministro ceco, Andrej Babiš, ha ammesso la sconfitta alle elezioni politiche, che hanno visto il suo partito Ano ('Si'') attestarsi al 27,13%, superato dalla coalizione riformista Spolu ('Insieme') al 27,78%. Solo altre due formazioni hanno superato la soglia di sbarramento del 5%: l'alleanza tra il Partito Pirata e Sindaci-indipendenti (15,6%) e la destra euroscettica di Spd (9,56%).

Spolu ottiene 71 deputati, Ano 72, Pirati e alleati 37, Spd 20. Guidata da Petr Fiala, Spolu vede uniti i Civici democratici Ods, con Top 09 e i Cristiano democratici Kdu-Čsl, mentre Ivan Bartoš è a capo del cartello (PirStan) che comprende Pirati e Sindaci-indipendenti. Fuori dal Parlemento i socialdemocratici (4,6%) e i comunisti (3,6%), i quali non hanno superato lo sbarramento del 5%.

Il 67enne Babiš è apparso  "sorpreso" dal risultato pur sottolineando che i sondaggi diffusi prima delle elezioni assegnavano ad Ano una percentuale ancora minore, pari al 22%. Il magnate alimentare dichiaratamente populista, secondo molti media cechi, non sembra però rinunciare alla prospettiva di un nuovo mandato, che il presidente Milos Zeman ha già annunciato di volergli conferire, e ha aperto a trattative con Spolu per la formazione di un nuovo esecutivo.

Non è noto quando Babiš sarà ricevuto da Zeman, suo stretto alleato. Il presidente ceco è gravemente malato e non appare più in pubblico da tempo. L'incontro avrebbe dovuto svolgersi domenica 10 ottobre ma, ha spiegato Babiš, non avverrà prima di mercoledì. Il premier uscente prima del voto guidava un governo di minoranza con i socialdemocratici, tacitamente sostenuto dal Partito Comunista che ha governato l'ex Cecoslovacchia totalitaria dal 1948 al 1989. 

Al presidente ceco Zeman spetta comunque il compito istituzionale di nominare il premier incaricato di formare il governo. e se malato deve essere sostituito dal presidente della Camera dei deputati. In questo caso si aprono scenari complicati,  dato che l'alleanza moderata Spolu è solo di poco in testa. Zeman ha però detto che intende partire con il partito che ha preso più voti, non con una alleanza. Con questa prospettiva, Spolu, partito più votato, potrebbe proporsi alla guida di un governo europeista con l'alleanza fra il Partito dei Pirati e il Partito dei sindaci, arrivata al 15,6%. Insieme i due gruppi controllano 108 dei 200 seggi del Parlamento ceco. 

 

European Unit @europolitiche.it* 

*Post-electoral political-institutional briefing – This text is a briefing note from our think tank and does not constitute a journalistic article.

 


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