Babiš: ANO to seek a seat in Senate leadership

The opposition ANO party will seek a seat in the Senate leadership if it secures enough support in the final round of the Senate elections, Andrej Babiš told reporters on Saturday.

Speaking after casting his vote for ANO candidate Helena Válková, who is challenging incumbent Senator Zdeněk Hraba of the Together coalition made up of the Civic Democrats, the Christian Democrats, and TOP 09, Mr Babiš said the party would pursue the role of deputy Senate president if entitled by election results.

Currently, the Senate leadership comprises five members, with the chair held by Miloš Vystrčil of the Civic Democrats. The vice-chairs represent the Mayors and Independents, Christian Democrats, Civic Democrats and TOP09.