EU challenges Czech PM Babiš's blind trust, risks Agrofert subsidy freeze

The European Commission has determined that Czech PM Andrej Babiš still benefits from Agrofert profits despite his 'blind trust', potentially freezing or clawing back EU subsidies. This escalates a long-running conflict-of-interest dispute, with Brussels arguing the trust arrangement fails to sever financial ties. The decision could set a precedent for EU enforcement of rule-of-law conditions on member-state leaders.