Europe live: Andrej Babiš appointed Czech PM amid worries over Ukraine stance
Controversial billionaire is an ally of Hungary’s Orbán and has taken an ambivalent line on aid to UkraineControversial billionaire Andrej Babiš has been appointed the next Czech prime minister, days after proposing a plan to resolve his conflict of interest as major shareholder of agriculture...
<p>Controversial billionaire is an ally of Hungary’s Orbán and has taken an ambivalent line on aid to Ukraine</p><p><strong>Controversial billionaire Andrej Babiš has been appointed the next Czech prime minister, days after proposing a plan to resolve his conflict of interest as major shareholder of agriculture giant Agrofert.</strong></p><p>More than two months on from the parliamentary election in early October, and a prolonged standoff with the president, <strong>Petr Pavel</strong>, over his potential conflict of interest, Babiš has finally been designated as the new, 14th Czech PM at a ceremony this morning.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/dec/09/ukraine-russia-lithuania-czech-republic-france-europe-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>
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