Czech PM Babis goes empty-handed in Senate elections — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/czech-pm-babis-goes-empty-handed-in-senate-electionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pro-Western Opposition Retains Control of Czech Senate as Babis Suffers Defeathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/czech-pm-babis-goes-empty-handed-in-senate-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/czech-pm-babis-goes-empty-handed-in-senate-elections#u147981Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:11:00 +0000The pro-Western opposition maintained control of the Czech Senate following the 2026 elections, while Prime Minister Babis and his party faced a significant setback. Babis failed to secure gains, with reports describing the result as a crushing defeat and a disaster for his party, ANO. The opposition achieved substantial gains during the election cycle. Pilsen recorded the highest voter turnout during the runoff elections.Why it mattersThe Senate serves as a critical legislative body in the Czech Republic. This result limits the influence of Prime Minister Babis's party in the upper house