Chaos in Czechia: Babiš's First 100 Days | Pavel Havlíček

What has changed in Czechia since Andrej Babiš returned topower? More than 100 days into the new government, concerns are growing over democratic backsliding, attacks on public media, proposed foreign agent legislation and a sharp shift in support for Ukraine.In this episode of Talk Eastern Europe, Alexandra Karppi and Nina Pániková speak with Pavel Havlíček, Research Fellow at the Association for International Affairs (AMO) in Prague, about the state of Czech politics, tensions between Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and President Petr Pavel, and whether Czechia is following a path similar to neighbouring Slovakia.🎧 Topics discussed:The first 100 days of the Babiš governmentDemocratic backsliding and proposed foreign agent legislationAttacks on public media and civil societyThe future of Czech support for UkraineBabiš's conflict of interest controversyGrowing tensions between the prime minister and presidentMunicipal and Senate elections later this yearTalk Eastern Europe is the podcast from New Eastern Europe magazine - your trusted source for in-depth analysis andexpert perspectives on Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the post-Soviet space. ABOUT THIS PODCASTWe publish twice weekly:- Every Tuesday: Expert Interviews featuring deep dives with leading analysts, journalists, and scholars- Every Friday: Weekly News Roundup with essential updates and commentary on the latest developments Read the New Eastern EuropeMagazine Bimonthly publication with exclusive long-form analysis. https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/ Support on PatreonJoin our community for bonus content, early access, behind-the-scenes insights, and access to our exclusive WhatsApp group where we discuss the news in real-time. https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeSubscribe to the Brief Eastern EuropeNewsletterWeekly briefing sent out every Mondaywith news updates, expert commentary, and our editorial picks - free to your inbox. https://briefeasterneurope.eu/subscribeFOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neweasterneuropemag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewEasternEurope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-eastern-europe/