Friday Elections: Czech Republic Prepares to Welcome 'Babisconi'

SPIEGEL ONLINE - International - Czech Republic 2013-12-20

Frustrated by their political class, Czechs have a habit of voting for unusual outsiders. In Friday's election, one newcomer looks set to do particularly well: Andrej Babis, the country's second-richest man. Other favorites include a prince and a hard-line communist.