Survey: 75% of Czechs want Babiš to explain how he will resolve his conflict of interest

A recent NMS Agency survey for Czech Radio shows that around 75% of Czechs believe ANO leader and likely future prime minister Andrej Babiš should publicly outline how he will avoid a conflict of interest related to his ownership of the Agrofert holding before being appointed prime minister. A similar share (76%) supports the Czech Conflict of Interest Act and thinks top politicians should not own companies.

According to the survey, 58% of respondents would support president Petr Pavel delaying Babiš’s appointment if he fails to explain how he will avoid the conflict of interest. More than 90% of voters of the outgoing governing parties (Spolu, STAN, Pirates) want Babiš to provide the explanation, as does a slight majority of voters of the emerging ANO, SPD and Motorists' Party coalition.