Czechia responds to EU concerns over PM Babiš's conflict of interest

Czech authorities have responded to European Commission concerns over Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's (ANO) potential conflict of interest, Czech Radio's news website iROZHLAS.cz has learned. Brussels previously said transferring Agrofert shares into the RSVP Trust did not sufficiently resolve the issue, partly because family members could benefit. The Ministry for Regional Development says its response outlines safeguards preventing EU subsidies from being granted where conflicts of interest are identified. Babiš maintains he has severed all ties with Agrofert and denies any conflict. The Commission has already blocked reimbursements for some Agrofert-related projects.