Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government

Tens of thousands of people protested in Prague on Saturday against the policies and plans of the new Czech government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The protesters from across the Czech Republic attended the peaceful demonstration at Letná park, a historic site of huge gatherings in 1989 that contributed to the fall of communism. They expressed concerns that Babiš, a billionaire, and his coalition Cabinet, are a threat to democracy, steering the country away from supporting Ukraine and toward an autocratic path. The protesters are worried about the direction of the country under Babiš's leadership, fearing it may lead to a decline in democratic values and increased authoritarianism. The demonstration was peaceful, with attendees from various parts of the Czech Republic coming together to voice their concerns about the government's policies and plans. The protest highlights the deep-seated concerns among the Czech population about the potential erosion of democratic principles and the impact of the new government's policies on the country's relationships with other nations, particularly Ukraine.