After his ANO movement secured victory in the Czech parliamentary elections, Andrej Babiš described the result as the highlight of his political life.

Speaking on Saturday evening, he thanked voters who turned out across the country and promised that his party would focus on improving life in the Czech Republic.

“We want our country to be the best place to live in the European Union. We will do everything we can to achieve that—believe me,” Babiš told supporters. “We are incredibly happy and grateful to everyone who voted. That’s what democracy is about—people deciding freely.”

Babiš called the election campaign “a ride,” adding that the victory marked a “historic success” for the ANO movement. He thanked his campaign and PR teams for their work and assured his voters: “We will never betray you. You can count on us to deliver on our promises.”

Looking ahead, Babiš said he plans to begin coalition talks with the SPD and the Motorists party, aiming to form a single-party-led government under ANO.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Petr Fiala, head of the SPOLU coalition (Civic Democrats, TOP 09, and Christian Democrats), reacted to the result by acknowledging defeat. “The outcome is clear and must be accepted democratically,” Fiala said during a press briefing at SPOLU’s headquarters.

The victory solidifies Babiš’s position as one of the most influential figures in Czech politics, despite years of controversy surrounding his business dealings and leadership style.

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