Following the 2021 legislative election , a historic shift occurred in the Czech Republic. For the first time in decades, traditional left-wing parties like the Social Democrats (ČSSD) and Communists (KSČM) failed to meet the 5% threshold to enter parliament. In their place, a broad coalition of five distinct parties united to prevent the populist ANO party, led by Andrej Babiš , from retaining power. The Members of the Coalition The coalition is composed of two main electoral blocs:
Divided on topics like the "Marriage for All" (same-sex marriage) bill, where ODS and KDU-ČSL tend to be more conservative than the Pirates or TOP 09. 🗳️ The Road to 2025 Czech parties 5
Because of the 5% rule, the 2021 elections saw the rise of massive coalitions like (ODS, KDU-ČSL, TOP 09) and Pirates+STAN . By joining forces, these parties ensure that their combined votes aren't wasted. If a party runs alone and hits 4.9%, they get zero seats. If they run in a coalition of three, however, the threshold usually rises (often to 11% or 15% depending on specific law changes), making the gamble even higher. 💡 Impact on the Voter Following the 2021 legislative election , a historic
[ National Votes Cast ] │ ├─► Party earns ≥ 5%? ──► YES ──► Enters seat allocation (Imperiali Quota) │ └─► Party earns < 5%? ──► NO ──► Eliminated; votes are redistributed The Coalition Rules The Members of the Coalition The coalition is