Eamon Scanlon
Question:163. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the recent election in Czechia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56961/25]
View answerTuesday, 21 October 2025
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Parliamentary elections were held in Czechia over two days on 3 and 4 October 2025, with political parties contesting all 200 seats in the lower house. At 68.95%, voter turnout was the highest since elections in 1998.
The ANO (Action of Dissatisfied Citizens/Yes) party, led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, emerged as the leading party with 34.51% of the vote, winning 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. The SPOLU (Together) alliance, consisting of three of the outgoing governing parties, came in second place with 23.36%, followed by governing coalition party STAN (Mayors and Independents) on 11.23%. Three smaller parties exceeded the parliamentary threshold of 5% and will also have representation in the new Czech parliament.
Negotiations on forming a new government are underway. Ireland has excellent bilateral relations with Czechia, a valued EU partner, and I look forward to working with the new administration in Prague.
Question No. 164 taken with No. 131.
Question No. 165 taken with No. 147.
Question No. 166 taken with No. 118.