Post-Letná Protest Tensions Continue; Babis Government Faces Sustained Pressure Over Democratic Backsliding

Tens of thousands—estimates range from 200,000 (police) to 250,000+ (organizers)—gathered at Prague's Letná on March 21 in the largest anti-government demonstration since 2019. Protesters demanded Babis dismiss Justice Minister Benešová, divest from Agrofert, and halt perceived democratic backsliding. International coverage from UPI, PBS, and Bloomberg emphasized parallels to Orbán and Fico. Babis remained silent the day after, with coalition partner SPD dismissing the rally as an 'opposition event for Pavel.' Washington Times and UPI framed it as the most significant test of Babis' government to date.