Pro-Western opposition parties win a large share of seats in the Czech Republic’s Senate elections, securing control of one-third of the upper house and dealing a blow to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s ruling coalition. Multiple outlets report that the results prevent Babiš from making major gains in the Senate.
The Senate remains controlled by opposition parties, according to reporting from DW. Other outlets similarly characterize the election as a setback for the government, framing the vote as a test of support for Babiš and his coalition. Across coverage, the central focus is the unchanged balance of power in the Senate and what it implies for the government’s ability to influence legislation through the upper chamber.
