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Czech Coalition Pledges EU-Compliant Deficits and Retirement Age Cap
The coalition led by Andrej Babišs ANO 2011 party in the Czech Republic aims to maintain EU-compliant budget deficits while capping the retirement age and lowering energy costs.
- Andrej Babišs populist ANO 2011 party is set to finalize a coalition agreement with right-wing and far-right parties, including the Freedom and Direct Democracy, on Monday.
- The coalitions policy agenda includes commitments to keep budget deficits within European Union limits, addressing economic stability in the Czech Republic.
- The joint government plan also proposes a cap on the retirement age, aiming to alleviate financial pressure on citizens amidst rising energy costs.
Why It Matters
This coalition government in the Czech Republic reflects a shift towards populist and eurosceptic policies, potentially challenging EU fiscal norms and impacting broader European integration efforts.