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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Czech opposition retains Senate control as Babis party loses
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Leading Czech opposition parties won the most votes in Senate elections on Saturday, while Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ ANO party failed to win any of the seats it contested. The results leave control of the upper house with the opposition.
WHO: Leading Czech opposition parties and Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ ANO party
WHAT: Czech opposition parties retained control of the Senate as ANO failed to win any of the seats it contested.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Czech Republic
WHY: The reason for ANO’s losses was not reported.
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