Lines of (Re)Alignment: Czech Foreign Policy After the 2025 Elections

The policy brief analyzes potential shifts in Czech foreign and European policy after the 2025 parliamentary election, which is likely to bring a change in government. Amid profound international developments affecting Europe’s security and stability, the stakes are high for both Czechia and the EU.

The paper outlines possible post-election scenarios based on different government coalition compositions, offering a framework for understanding the future trajectory of Czech international engagement.

The policy brief examines how four potential coalition configurations might shape foreign policy within a matrix of active vs. reactive approaches and continuity vs. change. It identifies key aspects, actors, and mechanisms, and highlights the possibility that current foreign policy pillars may be challenged.

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