Andrej Babiš officially confirms presidential candidacy

ANO leader Andrej Babiš on Monday officially confirmed that he is running for president in the January 2023 election. At a press briefing in Prague, Mr. Babiš said that he was offering empathy, social understanding and plain common sense. He said that if he were elected to the country’s top post he would put Czechia first and adhere to the constitution and democratic principles. The ANO party leader also promised a “positive“ campaign, saying he was running for the good of the country.