"The protesters from across the Czech Republic attended the peaceful demonstration at Letna park, the scene of huge gatherings in 1989 that greatly contributed to the fall of communism."
"They came to express their concerns that Babis, a billionaire, and his coalition Cabinet, are a threat to democracy, steering the country away from supporting Ukraine and toward an autocratic path."
"We're here to clearly stand against dragging our country onto the path of Slovakia and Hungary, said Mikulas Minar, the head organizer from the Million Moments for Democracy group."
Tens of thousands protested in Prague against the new government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis, expressing concerns over democracy and autocratic governance. The peaceful demonstration at Letna park attracted around 200,000 attendees, who waved national flags and displayed banners advocating for democracy. Organizers, including Million Moments for Democracy, emphasized the need to resist a shift towards autocracy, drawing comparisons to Slovakia and Hungary. Babis's return to power followed a significant electoral victory, raising fears about his coalition's direction regarding Ukraine and democratic values.
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