The Chamber of Deputies will hold an extraordinary session on Thursday, November 27, to discuss the conflict of interest involving ANO movement leader Andrej Babiš.

The session was requested by the outgoing government coalition—KDU-ČSL, ODS, STAN, and TOP 09—as well as the opposition Pirate Party.

The parliamentary opposition insists that Babiš should publicly clarify how he intends to address the conflict of interest stemming from his ownership of the Agrofert holding before he can take office.

Czech President Petr Pavel has also called for transparency, stating that he will not appoint Babiš as prime minister without a clear explanation.

Babiš has described the matter as sensitive and pledged to disclose his proposed actions immediately prior to his potential appointment.

Tomio Okamura, chairman of the Chamber of Deputies and leader of the SPD movement, announced the session to journalists but made it clear that his party will not support the agenda.

Okamura considers convening the meeting unnecessary, arguing that Babiš’s conflict of interest has already been extensively discussed.

He also noted that as an ordinary member of parliament, Babiš is not currently bound by the same legal requirements, and will have 30 days to resolve the matter once appointed prime minister.

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