A new political alliance in Czechia — made up of ANO, SPD, and Motorists — has announced its proposed leadership for the Chamber of Deputies, with Tomio Okamura expected to be nominated as Speaker.

The announcement came during a press conference led by Alena Schillerová, vice-chair of the ANO movement, who outlined the coalition’s key nominations.

According to CNN Prima News, Patrik Nacher (ANO) is set to be put forward for the position of First Deputy Speaker, while Jiří Barták will represent Motoristé sobě among the Chamber’s leadership candidates.

Meanwhile, the future opposition has also named its nominees. The Spolu coalition — consisting of ODS, KDU-ČSL, and TOP 09 — plans to nominate Jan Skopeček (ODS), who currently serves as the First Deputy Speaker.

The STAN movement, whose previous representative Věra Kovářová is stepping down, is expected to put forward its chairman Vít Rakušan.

Earlier this week, on Monday, October 27, President Petr Pavel entrusted Andrej Babiš with forming a new government.

Babiš has expressed a goal of completing the cabinet lineup by mid-December, according to Seznam Zprávy.

However, the final composition remains uncertain, particularly regarding the potential appointment of Petr Macinka to head the Ministry of the Environment, a move that has already sparked public protests.

If confirmed, Okamura’s nomination would mark a turning point for the SPD leader, who has long been one of Czechia’s most controversial and outspoken politicians.

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