Elections in Europe are a rollercoaster as of late. EU elites have been relieved when the pro-EU camp received the parliamentary vote in Moldova, however the Czech legislative election turned out fairly in another way. Andrej Babiš, a populist and self-proclaimed Trumpist, received the poll, staging a comeback much like his colleague in neighbouring Slovakia, Robert Fico. Babiš’s victory is clearly a boon to Eurosceptic forces because it was he who, along with Hungary’s chief Viktor Orban, arrange the Patriots for Europe group within the European Parliament. However does his win have an effect on the EU’s assist for Ukraine? And on coping with a extra assertive Kremlin, which appears to be testing Europe with drone incursions? We put these questions to 2 MEPs.
Populists win Czech election: Is the EU fractured as Russia asserts itself?
By Emily Turner
