Key facts
- Babis described the election result as "catastrophic".
- The government has ended direct state military support for Ukraine.
- The Mayors and Independents party won 10 seats.
- The Civic Democrats won seven seats.
Leading Czech opposition parties secured the most votes in Senate elections held on Saturday, dealing a significant blow to Prime Minister Andrej Babis' ANO party, which failed to win any of the seats it contested. The Mayors and Independents party emerged as the strongest performer, winning 10 of the 14 seats it vied for, while the Civic Democrats secured seven seats. Babis described the outcome as "catastrophic," though it is unlikely to destabilize his coalition government. The government has previously ended direct military support for Ukraine and challenged EU climate policies. Despite this electoral setback, ANO continues to lead in national opinion polls.