EU Freezes Czech Funds Over PM Babiš Conflict of Interest

The European Commission has frozen part of EU funds for the Czech Republic due to a potential conflict of interest involving PM Andrej Babiš, specifically his transfer of Agrofert shares to a trust fund. This is a continuation of an ongoing dispute over subsidy eligibility, but the freeze marks a concrete financial enforcement step. The move could strain Czech-EU relations and set a precedent for rule-of-law enforcement.