Note: While SPOLU is a coalition of three distinct parties, they run and vote as a single parliamentary bloc for governance purposes, making them one of the "big five" actors.
The current arithmetic in the Chamber of Deputies is razor-thin:
Unlike more established populists, the SPD uses aggressive social media tactics and parliamentary theatrics to dominate the news cycle. They have been accused of spreading disinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the war in Ukraine. However, they consistently poll above the 5% threshold, representing a hardcore 10-12% of the electorate that feels abandoned by globalization. Czech parties 5
Despite leaving the Prime Minister’s office in late 2021, ANO remains the largest single political force in the country. Founded by billionaire Andrej Babiš, the movement eschews traditional left-right labels. ANO promises "to run the state like a company." During the energy crisis, ANO called for price caps and a harder line on migration, while simultaneously criticizing the EU’s Green Deal.
, unexpectedly failed to meet the 5% threshold in 2025, receiving only 4.3% of the vote. Note: While SPOLU is a coalition of three
How the 1945 Košice Programme limited the number of legal parties to prevent the return of the fragmented pre-war system.
With elections looming (or coalition talks ongoing), the Czech political scene is fragmented but fascinating. Here are the currently shaping the Parliament: However, they consistently poll above the 5% threshold,
It consists of two electoral alliances: SPOLU (ODS, KDU-ČSL, TOP 09) and PirStan (Pirates, STAN).