Time in government
8 months • 3 weeks • 2 days
Czechia SPD: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
7.4 %
-0.4 since the last election
Last Election
7.8 %
Election 2025 · 15 Seats
3-Month Trend
+0.4
Three months ago: 7.0 %
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Freedom and Direct Democracy
ESN
Czechia
Right-Populist
Eurosceptic
Founded 2015
The SPD (Svoboda a přímá demokracie) is a right-wing populist and national-conservative party in the Czech Republic. Its core platform is resistance to EU integration and migration, alongside a demand for radical direct democracy, modeled after Switzerland.
Values and Ideology
The SPD's ideology is rooted in strict nationalism and a rejection of supranational structures. It views the Czech people as a sovereign entity whose culture and identity are threatened by external influences – particularly the EU and Islam. Ideologically, it combines protectionist patriotism with the conviction that the existing parliamentary system has disempowered citizens. Its goal is to return power to the 'common people' through binding referendums.
Political Priorities
The SPD's agenda primarily targets eurosceptics and individuals in rural areas who feel marginalized by urban elites. Central to their demands are withdrawal from the EU ("Czexit"), a strict halt to immigration, and a ban on Islamic symbols. Economically, the party prioritizes social security for Czech citizens while rejecting international obligations. The SPD deliberately plays on fears of identity loss and leverages direct democracy as a tool against established political institutions.
Role in the Political System
Strategically, the SPD operates as an anti-establishment force, pressuring the political system from within. It uses parliament as a platform to challenge the legitimacy of representative democracy. While emphasizing formal democratic processes, it is often accused of weakening democratic institutions through populist mobilization. The party frequently acts as a kingmaker for conservative governments but remains a challenging partner within the democratic framework due to its radical foreign policy positions.
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SPD: Key issues and ideological profile
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Topic
Salience
Position 2024
Position 2019
Question
Stance
Economy & State
Should income and wealth be redistributed?
Maintains a neutral stance on redistribution.
Stance
How should the state manage its available budget?
Seeks a balance between investments and fiscal discipline.
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Should the local economy be protected?
Advocates clear priority for local economy and protectionism.
Stance
Society & Values
What is more important: freedom or security?
Advocates strong security measures, even at the cost of personal freedoms.
Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted?
Considers additional support unnecessary.
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Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced?
Clearly rejects state equality measures.
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Should same-sex marriage be allowed?
Strictly rejects same-sex marriage.
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What role should religions play in politics?
Accepts limited influence of religious values.
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Should policy focus on urban or rural areas?
Prioritizes rural regions and their development.
Stance
Environment & Globalization
What is more important: environmental protection or economy?
Clearly emphasizes economic growth over environmental protection.
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What is more important: climate protection or economy?
Clearly places economic development above climate protection measures.
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Migration & Integration
How should immigration policy be regulated?
Advocates strict immigration rules and limited immigration.
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How should immigrant integration be shaped?
Desires a culturally homogeneous society with clear guiding cultures.
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Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights?
Advocates legal equality without specific minority promotion.
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What role should nation-states play?
Wants strong, independent nation-states with clear borders.
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Democracy & Institutions
How should power be distributed?
Advocates clear, central leadership for the leader.
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How independent should the judiciary be?
Views some cooperation between government and judiciary as acceptable.
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How should the state be organized: centralized or federal?
Wants a clearly centralized state with unified leadership.
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All elections since 1945 in which SPD participated. Click a row to see election details.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
Share since 1990
2 %
Cabinets led
0
-
Coalition involvements
1
8 months • 3 weeks • 2 days
Andrej Babiš
Babiš III
December 15, 2025 – Today · 8 months 4 days
108 of 200 seats
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