Trending Now - Massive Protests in Prague Against Czech Prime Minister Babiš
WHO:
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, billionaire and leader of the ANO movement
Mikuláš Minář, head organizer from the Million Moments for Democracy group
Václav Pačes, former head of the Academy of Sciences
Michael Černohlávek, 19-year-old student
Tomio Okamura, head of the Freedom party
WHAT:
Tens of thousands of people protested against the new Czech government led by Babiš
Organizers estimated the crowd at 200,000
Protesters waved Czech national flags and displayed banners reading: “Let’s defend democracy”
The lower house of parliament rejected a motion to lift Babiš's immunity in a $2 million fraud case involving EU subsidies
The rejection means Babiš can only stand trial after his term expires in 2029
Lawmakers also refused to allow the prosecution of Tomio Okamura on charges of inciting hatred
The new government is preparing a bill requiring NGOs and individuals receiving foreign aid to register or face fines
WHERE:
Letná park, Prague, Czech Republic
WHEN:
The protest occurred on Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Babiš returned to power after the October 2025 election
WHY:
Protesters expressed concerns that Babiš and his coalition threaten democracy and are steering the country away from supporting Ukraine
Organizers stated the decisions by lawmakers divide the nation into “the ordinary people and the untouchables”
HOW:
The protest was a peaceful demonstration attended by people from across the Czech Republic
Organizers decided to hold the rally following the rejection of the motion to lift Babiš's immunity
(UPDATED March 21, 2026 23:03 UTC)
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, tens of thousands of people gathered in Letná Park, Prague, to protest against the new government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, with organizers estimating the crowd at around 200,000. The demonstration followed the lower house of parliament's rejection of a motion to lift Babiš's immunity in a fraud case, meaning he will only face trial after his term ends in 2029, while lawmakers also declined to prosecute Tomio Okamura on incitement charges. Protesters waved Czech national flags and displayed banners reading “Let’s defend democracy,” expressing concerns that Babiš's coalition threatens democratic values and the nation's support for Ukraine.