ANO Holds Narrow Lead Over Spolu in Final Week of EP Election Campaign-2024!

Poll Results

• Leading Parties:
• ANO: 23.1% of the vote
• Spolu Coalition (ODS, KDU-CSL, TOP 09): 21.5% of the vote
• Seats in European Parliament: Both ANO and Spolu are projected to win six seats each.

Upcoming Election

• Dates: The European Parliament elections in the Czech Republic will be held on June 7-8.

Other Parties’ Standings

• Mayors and Independents (STAN): 10.3%
• Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) with Tricolour: 9.5%
• Pirates: 9.4%
• Stacilo! Coalition (led by Communists, KSCM): 8.1%
• Prisaha and Motorist Party Alliance: 4.7% (No seats)

Parties Below 3% Threshold (No seats)

• Social Democrats (SOCDEM)
• Party of Free Citizens
• Green Party
• PRO (Jindrich Rajchl’s anti-system disinformation party)

Poll Insights

• ANO and SPD Voter Dynamics:
• ANO is partially competing with SPD for voters.
• Comment by STEM Director Martin Buchtik: SPD’s success could negatively impact ANO’s performance.
• Spolu Coalition Dynamics:
• Noticeable voter overlap among ODS, KDU-CSL, and TOP 09 within the Spolu coalition.
• Many voters are undecided between supporting Spolu and STAN.

Summary

As the European Parliament elections approach, ANO holds a slight lead over the ruling Spolu coalition. Both parties are projected to secure six seats each. The competition is tight, with ANO and Spolu vying closely for the top spot. Other notable parties include STAN, SPD with Tricolour, Pirates, and the Stacilo! coalition. The election results will hinge on voter turnout and final decisions, particularly among those undecided between Spolu and STAN.

(Sources: CNN Prima News, STEM Director Martin Buchtik)