Prague coalition talks continue as STAN gains ground in national opinion poll

Representatives of STAN, Spolu and the Pirates are meeting in Prague on Monday for talks on a new city coalition. STAN and Spolu, which won 17 council seats each in October's municipal elections, are deciding whether to invite the Pirates or Praha sobě into the coalition. A decision is expected this week, with the mayor and council to be elected on November 19. Meanwhile, a national Kantar poll shows opposition STAN gaining on the governing ANO movement. ANO leads with 29.5 percent, while STAN has risen to 23.5 percent, up from 17 percent in August.