ProjectFearlessnessJan 28, 2023

With 88% of the vote counted, it seems to be a landslide victory for Liberal Petr Pavel in the Czech Republic against the populist candidate Babis in the national elections.

In recent weeks, Babis has run an increasingly desperate and agressive campaign that many people around the world will recognise. Pavel didn't rise to it. The Czech Republic didn't fall for it.

Populism continues to be increasingly unpopular.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/28/petr-pavel-wins-landslide-victory-in-czech-presidential-elections

Pro-western Petr Pavel sweeps to landslide win in race for Czech presidency

Champagne flows as former general defeats billionaire populist rival Andrej Babiš by largest margin in the country’s history

The Guardian
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"Pavel is a different type. He is much more civil and down-to-earth. He puts a lot of emphasis on representation and holds strong pro-western views.

On the international scene, we will see someone in the presidency who represents what Václav Havel was, and is a departure from the last two presidents.”

Jiri Pheye,
Political Analyst,
Czech Republic.

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Jan 28, 2023 at 3:19pmWeb