The Social Democrats were the top vote getter in the weekend’s general election (30.2% of votes cast), followed by the Civil Democrats (24.5%), the Communists (18.5%), and the Coalition (14.3%). While the Social Democrats do not have a majority in Parliament, it is expected that they will form a Cabinet with the Coalition. Such a Cabinet would likely continue in the same policy course set by the previous Social Democratic government. With the exception of CEZ (see below), we do not expect the domestic blue chips to react.
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