Why populist Is Trending Today?
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October 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The populist party of billionaire Andrej Babis has won the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic. Babis, a close ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, secured a decisive victory with his party, Action of Dissatisfied Citizens, winning the majority of votes. The results indicate a shift in the Czech Republic's stance, potentially moving it away from supporting Ukraine and closer to Hungary's pro-Russian position. Babis has stated that his party's victory is a step towards saving Europe.