The parties forming the new Czech government have reached an agreement on how ministries will be divided among them.

Andrej Babiš, leader of the Action of Dissatisfied Citizens (ANO) party, announced the deal on Friday evening on X. As the head of the party that received the most votes, he is expected to become prime minister.

The cabinet will have sixteen members, though specific names have not yet been revealed. Under the agreement, ANO will control nine ministries in addition to the prime minister’s office.

Politicians from the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party will lead the defence, agriculture, and transport ministries, while the Motorists are set to take charge of foreign affairs, culture, environment, and the new Ministry of Sport, Prevention and Health.

Babiš said the coalition aimed to finalise the division of portfolios by Friday – and has now done so.

The new government will not include ministers responsible for European affairs, legislation, or science, research and innovation. Coalition talks will continue next week on policy issues.

Parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic were held late last week and were won by Babiš’s ANO party, which is also a member of the Patriots for Europe group at the European level.

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