Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Babis Promises Cheaper Energy, Lower Taxes to Win Czech Election
Andrej Babis, the former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, is trying to win back his job.
He's promising voters cheaper energy, lower taxes for businesses and individuals, and to lower the retirement age.
His party, ANO, is currently leading in the polls.
He plans to increase the state's stake in the country's main energy provider.
The current ruling party disagrees, saying Babis's plans could cause the country to go into debt.
Babis has also expressed views against the EU and has worked with other right-wing groups in Europe.
Former Czech PM Andrej Babis pledged to cap energy prices and lower the pension age.
ANO, Babis's party, plans to cut corporate tax to 19%.
The party aims to increase state stake in CEZ, the main energy provider.
Babis said he would reject EU carbon emission allowances on households.
The current ruling party says Babis's pledges could lead to debt.
- Who
- Andrej Babis and his ANO party
- What
- Pledged measures including capped energy prices, lower taxes, and a lower pension age.
- When
- During a campaign push before the October parliamentary elections.
- Where
- Czech Republic
- Why
- To gain support and win back power in the upcoming elections.
- Candidate
- Andrej Babis
- Political Party
- ANO
- Key Pledges
- Capping energy prices, lower pension age, reduced taxes
- Corporate Tax Cut
- To 19% from 21%
- Pension Age Cap
- 65