Special parliamentary session over alleged Babiš conflict-of-interest law

Opposition parties have called a special session of the Czech Chamber of Deputies to debate Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s (ANO) alleged conflict of interest and proposed changes to the country's conflict-of-interest law. The amendment, submitted by coalition lawmakers, would ease restrictions on government members' companies receiving public contracts and subsidies, including exempting entitlement-based agricultural subsidies. Opposition parties argue the changes are tailored to benefit Babiš and have warned they may challenge the legislation before the Constitutional Court. The debate comes as the European Commission continues reviewing whether Agrofert meets EU rules for receiving agricultural subsidies.