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Although Andrej Babiš claims to have resolved his conflict of interest by transferring Agrofert into a trust structure, Brussels remains cautious. The European Commission has so far refrained from issuing a clear position, waiting to see whether the proposed solution genuinely addresses the legal and political risks related to the use of EU funds. Commented by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
18. December 2025
According to Martin Vokálek, audits conducted by the European Commission showed that transferring Agrofert into trust funds did not eliminate Andrej Babiš’s conflict of interest. As a result, some EU subsidies were suspended, creating the possibility that the Czech state budget would have to cover the disputed funds.
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