Forget the euro: How ANO's crown-first agenda will hit your wallet

Your finances will be shaped by the new government's currency decisions, tax policy, and higher spending; economists explain how.

Thomas Smith

Written by Thomas Smith Published on 07.10.2025 16:02:00 (updated on 07.10.2025) Reading time: 3 minutes

Czechia is staying with the crown, and under Andrej Babiš' incoming ANO-led government, euro adoption isn't just on hold, it's off the table entirely. That decision will ripple through everything from interest rates to the price of your next trip abroad.

Why this matters

ANO's election manifesto is unequivocal: "The Czech crown is the key to our economic sovereignty." While that stance may appeal to nationalist sentiment, it comes with economic trade-offs that will affect residents, businesses, and foreign workers alike.

The party promises tax cuts, business subsidies, and deregulation to boost short-term growth. But economists warn that higher public spending could accelerate debt growth, drive up inflation, and ultimately raise interest rates: potentially hitting your mortgage, savings, and cost of living.

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