Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Babis to Become Czech PM After Trust Move
Andrej Babis, who won the Czech election, is the leader of the ANO party.
He owns a big company called Agrofert.
The president said Babis can become the prime minister if he fixes a problem.
The problem is that he owns a company while being the leader.
So, Babis said he will move his company to a special trust.
This trust will be run independently, so it won't cause any conflicts.
The president is happy with this plan and will appoint Babis as the prime minister soon.
Babis is one of the richest people in Czech, worth $4.3 billion.
His company, Agrofert, has around 230 companies and employs 30,000 people.
The new government will take over after the president appoints the ministers.
Babis plans to raise pensions and salaries, contest EU immigration policies, and oppose EU levies on fossil fuels.
He also plans to limit military aid to Ukraine but will not hold referendums on leaving the EU or NATO.
Andrej Babis, leader of the ANO party and Czech election winner, announced he will move his Agrofert business group to an independently governed trust.
This move is to resolve the conflict of interests he would face as both the head of government and owner of a business empire.
President Petr Pavel stated he would appoint Babis as prime minister on December 9, 2023, after Babis declared how he would resolve the conflict of interest.
Babis's decision comes in response to the president's condition for his appointment as prime minister.
The trust structure will ensure that Agrofert is managed independently, avoiding any potential conflicts of interest, and will pass to his children upon his death.
- Who
- Andrej Babis, leader of the ANO party and Czech election winner
- What
- Moving his Agrofert business group to an independently governed trust to resolve conflict of interest and become prime minister
- When
- December 4, 2023 (announcement), December 9, 2023 (appointment)
- Where
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Why
- To resolve conflict of interests and fulfill the president's condition for appointment as prime minister
Babis' Government Policies
EU and International Stance
Pensions and Salaries
Babis' Government Policies
Babis' government plans to raise pensions and salaries.
EU and International Stance
This policy aims to improve domestic economic conditions.
EU Immigration Pact
Babis' Government Policies
Babis' government will contest the EU pact on immigration regulation.
EU and International Stance
The EU aims to standardize immigration policies across member states.
Fossil Fuel Levy
Babis' Government Policies
Babis opposes the EU levy on fossil fuels for household heating.
EU and International Stance
The EU promotes reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy.
Military Aid to Ukraine
Babis' Government Policies
Babis plans to limit military aid to Ukraine.
EU and International Stance
International allies support continued aid to Ukraine for defense against Russian aggression.
EU and NATO Membership
Babis' Government Policies
Babis rejects calls for referendums on leaving the EU or NATO.
EU and International Stance
The SPD, his coalition partner, advocates for referendums on these issues.
- Person
- Andrej Babis
- Company
- Agrofert
- Party
- ANO
- Position
- Prime Minister
- Action
- Move company to trust
- Date
- December 4, 2023
- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Employees
- 30,000
- Appointment Date
- December 9, 2023