The leadership of ODS refused yesterday any coalition agreement with the opposition CSSD. On the other hand current PM and CSSD leader stated that “grand coalition” is a possibility and that they can make agreement till Friday (deadline set by President). ODS proposes two solutions: (i) minority ODS Government supported by all parties across political spectrum (except Communists), (ii) temporary Government which should lead to early election.
Based on Factum Invenios’s survey, ODS would receive 41% against previous 35% in case of early elections, which is 10 pp ahead of CSSD (previously 32%). Preferences of the other parties, the Greens, Christian Democrats and the Communists would remain relatively unchanged.
Our view:
Early elections are along with our opinion the most probable outcome according to current political negotiations.