Babiš to address controversial media posts by potential foreign minister nominee

ANO leader and likely future prime minister Andrej Babiš has expressed concern over reports of controversial social media posts by Filip Turek, honorary chairman of the Motorists movement, who is being considered for the post of foreign minister.

According to Deník N, Turek repeatedly posted content on Facebook that was racist, sexist, or homophobic, including references to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. He has called the publication of his deleted posts a “shameless attempt at discreditation” and said he will address the matter through legal channels.

Babiš said on Saturday he will meet with Turek and Motorists leader Petr Macinka early next week. The Roma organization Romea has called on Babiš not to nominate Turek.