Czech politics in 2026: Key election dates, who can vote, and what to expect

Czech politics this year will bring budget talks, legal proceedings and October elections, as Andrej Babiš’s new coalition settles into office.

ČTK Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by ČTK,  Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 05.01.2026 12:25:00 (updated on 05.01.2026) Reading time: 4 minutes

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The Czech Senate building in Prague. Municipal and Senate elections are scheduled for October 2026. Photo: Shutterstock/Kristina Drozd
The Czech Senate building in Prague. Municipal and Senate elections are scheduled for October 2026. Photo: Shutterstock/Kristina Drozd

The year 2026 promises a busy political calendar for Czechia. Andrej Babiš and his coalition, comprising ANO, the far-right SPD, and the right-wing Motorists’ Party, took office in December 2025, but the early months may test their ability to govern. Budget delays, legal cases, and upcoming local and Senate elections are already shaping up as key challenges.

The year ahead will also see critical elections come fall. Read on for what you need to know about important dates, who can vote, and why it matters.

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